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Where We Work
Explore the radical transformation taking place in the workplace, not only from the perspective of place and furniture but also location and proximity to home.
Where We Live
Examine case studies of the work of architects addressing issues related to home and housing.
Our Place in the World
Discover alternate roles for the architect through national and world leaders who know what is expected and what is demanded of those who wish to lead.
How We Come Together
Investigate new forms of communication as we look at how we reinforce and build upon traditional environments.
Our Place on the Land
Explore restorative and regenerative approaches to high performance buildings as one of the opportunities for architects to embrace as a continuing challenge for the profession into the future.
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FR35 Riding the Vortex: African-American Women Architects in Practice
05/16/2008, 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM


Learning Units: 1.50-Entry level

Training Units: 0.375-Training Area 15 (Office Management)

The number of African-American women practicing architecture is increasing exponentially but the aggregate number is so low that this phenomenon is barely perceptible by the profession and the public. This session will examine the causes for the situation as well as the reasons the rate of increase is greater than it is for other groups within the profession. The session will also highlight the positive impacts resulting from increased gender and cultural diversity within architecture firms.

Learning Objectives:
  • Review the cultural and socioeconomic factors contributing to the current number of African-American women architects and why the numbers are increasing exponentially
  • Analyze successful models for providing professional development and mentoring opportunities for women and minority architects that firms and individuals can incorporate into their business, training, and mentoring practices
  • Discuss how the increasing diversity of the profession contributes to the improvement of architecture firms and of the profession as a whole
Speakers: Kathy Denise Dixon, AIA, NOMA, LEEP AP; Barbara G. Laurie, AIA, NOMA; Kathryn Prigmore, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP; and Katherine Williams, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, LEED AP

Provider: University of Cincinnati Center for the Study of Practice

FR35 Friday, 8:15-9:45 a.m.