Abstract

Why do we need more women in architecture, and greater diversity among designers? Why has this been, and will it continue to be, such a paramount concern? As I argued in Designing for Diversity: Gender, Race and Ethnicity in the Architectural Profession, “The built environment reflects our culture, and vice-versa. If our buildings, spaces, and places continue to be designed by a relatively homogeneous group of people, what message does that send about our culture?” (Anthony, 2001). The built environment is one of culture’s most lasting legacies, and women must be included.