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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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WE53 We, All the People: Women in Architecture
05/14/2008, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Learning Units: 3.75-Entry level

Training Units: 0.00-Training Area N/A

Three themes will be explored: the realities of women in the architecture profession-the statistics, the salaries, the future projections; the work-what's fresh, exploring the process and the design outcomes of women design leaders; leadership-what does it look like, feel like, and what are the future challenges? The summary of the workshop will be to gather goals and a call to action for the profession.

Learning Objectives:
  • Relay a wide range of contributions from women designers
  • Reflect on your career, firm, and policies that will allow further diversity in the architecture profession
  • Develop relationships through this workshop that will begin to build a professional network for you to draw on in the future
Speakers: Nancy Alexander; Pamela W. Hawkes, FAIA; Maryann Thompson, AIA; and Carole C. Wedge, AIA, LEED AP

Provider: Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott

WE53a Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., $125 AIA Member
WE53b Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., $175 Nonmember