Architecture goes beyond structures and explores the complex web of motivations and beliefs that form the foundation of the spaces we live in. Suzanne Stephens, the Editor of Architectural Record,…
Female Role in Architecture Education Women have been under-represented as nothing more than a side asset in the profession, and sometimes not even an asset but a liability. Too headstrong,…
Traditional African architecture, rooted in practices that predate the advent of electric lighting in the late 1800s, embodies a rich tapestry of representations and symbols. These architectural forms serve as…
Since the beginning of time, women have been treated as subordinate humans under the influence of patriarchy. Women, confined to stay home and compelled to care for the family, held…
Streets are spaces where claims for a right to the city are made but also shot down. They are spaces of scrutiny, supervision, and monitoring. Yet, though they speak of…
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…
Societies can last if their users are diverse regarding their needs, interests, and abilities. Sustainable communities are composed of several balanced components to maintain their health over the long term.…
Their gender marks them as objects of the male gaze. Never invisible and always seeking anonymity. Is it even possible to blend in? It becomes a question of either attracting…
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…
Equitable access to infrastructure and inclusivity in spatial design are the hallmarks of developed nations as they aim to tackle the alienation of an entire gender from the urban sphere.…