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Revisiting the Complex Relationship Between Gender and Architecture In the "Architecture and Society" course, guided by the insightful Segah Sak, I had the opportunity to explore the intricate dynamics between gender and architectural spaces. Revisiting this piece reminded me of the profound impact societal constructs have on design decisions and workspaces within our field. The article delves into how stereotypical approaches have historically influenced the design of our built environment, questioning the roles assigned to women both in the home and in the profession. It's a reflection on the ongoing struggle for visibility and the need for societal change to achieve true inclusivity in architecture. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dsSpVdcf #ARCHITECTURE #ARCHITECTUREANDSOCIETY #WOMENINARCHITECTURE #WOMENARCHITECTS #EQUALITY #GENDERROLES #BILKENTUNIVERSITY

“This is a man’s, man’s, man’s world” sang James Brown with that airy, profound voice in the 1960s, at the height of counterculture, that legendary anti-establishment cultural and political movement calling for the end of racial, gender, ethnic and all sorts of other injustices through resistance and social liberation. Fast-forward to the 8th of March in a world of… surprise surprise, still a world of men. A lot has changed, but not everything that could have. And we could even argue, like Angela Saini suggests, that we’re perhaps failing to imagine real alternatives to patriarchy when International Women’s Day has become a parade of pink and self-justification – in the shallowest of senses. But let’s talk about urbanism, and it is impossible to talk about it without talking about inclusiveness in our cities. It is no mystery that the built environment has been shaped by men – but what has this led to? Quite logically, if you take the man as the norm, you’re ignoring the perspectives and experiences of any other human being. Example: the much-discussed tragicomic situation of public toilets. What else has been designed with disregard for the non-male perspective? Or even further – how does the design of our cities disregard other forms of inequality beyond the gender bias? It is precisely that which we want to highlight today – intersectionality in urbanism. Coined in 1989 by Kimberlé Crenshaw, “intersectionality” is "a prism for seeing how various forms of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other”. How can urbanism be intersectional? Today, March 8, we want to bring attention to what is possible to reach the "alternative to the binary" – to talk, to listen, and to do a collective exercise of participatory design when it comes to our cities, because through collaboration and diversity, we are sure that we can live in a city that is truly for everyone. #humankind #intersectionalfeminism #8M Want to read more? Here are a few links: https://lnkd.in/dnySmPJ6 https://lnkd.in/dF8_Dq2E https://lnkd.in/dkSYn9KE

As part of our ongoing “Women in Architecture” series, we’re shining a light on Lois Lilley Howe, a trailblazing architect whose innovative work left a profound impact on American architecture. Breaking through gender barriers, Howe’s legacy is not just in her designs but also in the path she paved for future women architects. https://lnkd.in/g3c2ZFDE #womeninarchitecture #architecture #architecturelovers #architectureanddesign #designandarchitecture #designlovers

Historically and currently, architecture, government, and urban planning – three of the main fields needed to develop, approve, and build cities – are dominated by men. In 2020, 17% of all registered architects were female; in 2021, only 35% of all city planners were female, and, in a 2022 survey, only 29% of top appointed officials across 9,500 local U.S governments were women. https://lnkd.in/eyjTNMEm

Know more about our #FEM.DES. Network Working Groups Our FEM. DESign Network is founded upon the moral imperative of promoting gender equity and inclusivity in urban spaces. With a diverse range of #feminist design #topics, #resources, and #tools, our network strives to empower feminist design and foster positive change mainly in the built environment. With over 240 global FEM. Experts from more than 55 cities around the world. We firmly believe in challenging and #dismantling the #systemic #barriers that perpetuate #genderinequalities within the built environment. FEM. DESign #Cities represents our commitment to expanding our impact, spreading awareness, and actively engaging in transformative practices across different local contexts. #Design and Urban Planning Group This subgroup focuses on the #physical aspects of urban spaces. Comprising architects, urban planners, and designers, co-led by our amazing FEM.Creators Belen Iturralde Nourhan Bassam ITZEL JULIETA FUENTES MORALES Alejandra Benoso Dr May Newisar Diana Ardila Luengas Dorsa Jalalian Javiera Paz Martínez Espinoza Julieta Impemba Vaishnavi Laddha its goal is to incorporate inclusive design principles into the planning process by assessing existing infrastructure and proposing innovative solutions to create gender-responsive and inclusive urban environments. It focuses mainly on integrating gender considerations into the design and development of cities. https://lnkd.in/geiZV2iT

A truly accessible space is a space that recognises and accommodates the differences in the way in which people use the built environment. This changes throughout a person’s lifetime and across every background including gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, abilities, and disabilities. Apart from enabling physical accessibility, other benefits to an inclusive design approach include economic, health, wellbeing and social cohesion. At #SwecoUK, we strive to provide public spaces that can be equitably, intuitively, and confidently used by all without physical or social separation. As landscape architecture consultants we are privileged to have a unique role in the design of the external environment, seeking to bring diverse groups of people together within the #PublicRealm. In this blog by Senior Landscape Architect Ellie Davies, we reflect on how a holistic, people-centric approach to design and planning can promote #accessibility as part of an inclusive #JustTransition. https://lnkd.in/eQr4VfEf #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #TransformingSocietyTogether #UrbanTransition #GreenTransition #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanPlanning #Placemaking #SocialValue #SocialImpact #Urbanisation #Community #Wellbeing

Historically and currently, architecture, government, and urban planning – three of the main fields needed to develop, approve, and build cities – are dominated by men. In 2020, 17% of all registered architects were female; in 2021, only 35% of all city planners were female, and, in a 2022 survey, only 29% of top appointed officials across 9,500 local U.S governments were women. https://lnkd.in/eX6VUhKT

Throughout history, women architects – especially those from the Global South – have been underrepresented and overlooked. However, the very same adversities have also driven them to overcome hurdles with resolve and creativity, often resulting in innovative solutions and iconic buildings that are not only reframing narratives around culture and community, but are doing so through the unique perspectives and ambitions of their women designers, and in the process, are creating new opportunities for society at large. Spotlighting 100 women architects from around the world, a new book by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – titled 100 Women: Architects in Practice – celebrates the contribution of these talents and hopes to create greater dialogue on the gender imbalance in architecture. (Also read: These Middle Eastern Women Artists Are Ones To Watch) From the 100 featured designers, AD spotlights 11 women in architecture from the Global South who are changing the world. https://lnkd.in/gbiUXyDA

Feminism in Architecture Read Full Article>https://ow.ly/j3ZT50QUWKt 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. #urbanplanning #urbandesign #construction #landscapearchitecture #interior

Inclusive design is such an important topic and I am proud to work for a company that understands and promotes this subject. Please take a few minutes to read Ellie Davies blog! #NationalInclusionWeek #ImpactMatters #NIW2024 #InclusiveDesign