Historically, architecture has been a male-dominated field that has in one way or the other contributed to the formation of the physical environment which supports and sustains traditional gender roles…
Intersections of society, existence, and human life are all around us calling for attention to fair treatment purporting to the inequity of spaces, livelihoods, communities, and opportunities. These intersections are…
Women have played a significant role in creating incredible public spaces, but they are often not given proper credit. What they are trying to do is not only in the…
Feminism is a movement that emerged in response to the inequalities that women faced, advocating women’s equality and rights, and demanding an equal place for women in society. Among the…
The first element that holds the architecture of an entity in a place is the foundation. This philosophy applies right to all the different sectors of an architect in their…
Gender and Sexuality in Architecture – “In other words, the body is a social construct, not an object of nature. And, when surrounded by unknown forces, it cannot be expected…
Like many other professions, architecture has been considered a gentleman’s occupation throughout history. Women continue to face obstacles, whether studying Architecture or working in an office. But they have found…
Women Architects have always played a significant role in shaping, contributing & improvising the built environment of their nations. For as long as one can recall, the field of Architecture…
Surveys on women in architecture and in positions of leadership began in the late 1970s. The statistics were not encouraging. Women made up 1% of registered architects in 1958. By 1988,…
What is the accessibility of city spaces for people of all ages and abilities? Who uses these spaces, and for whom are they intended? Have you ever wondered if our…
“For a woman to go out alone in architecture is still very, very hard… It’s still a man’s world”- Zaha Hadid. One of the most commonly talked about topics is…