Madame Architect Panel – UIA World Congress, Copenhagen
[Event] I had the honour of joining a 'Madame Architect' panel on DEI in the profession, brought together by Julia Gamolina, Founder of Madame Architect. with Sheela Maini Søgaard, CEO
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COP27: It’s now or never
The clock is ticking and to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach, it's the time to turn words into real action and follow through on the ambitions set last year.
TEDxAmsterdamWomen Talent Night 2021
I spoke about the need for activism in the architecture field.
Sheroes of Architecture
A woman alone has power, but collectively we have impact.
Happy International Women’s Day 2021
Happy International Women’s Day! What better day to take time to read up on female role models than today? Here's my list of resources championing the remarkable women shaping the
Inclusion is more than a numbers game
Diversity and inclusion is more than a numbers game. It’s nothing new that the AEC profession lacks diversity. In addressing this, the notion of quotas comes back like a chorus.
Resilience: Preparing for Both the Expected and the Unexpected
Shouldn’t we be concentrating on designing ‘pandemic-proof’ buildings or designing urban spaces with social distancing in mind? Similar questions have come up in meetings these past few weeks as various
Unleash Your Inner Child
“Miss, why did you become an architect?” asked one of the 10-year old boys of the class. This is exactly one of the many perks of spending time with children.
Before we can build the world we want to live in, we have to imagine it. Greatness starts with a clear vision of the future.
Client-Centricity: A Paradigm Shift
Architecture starts with the client. It might seem obvious, but the reality of the profession says otherwise. And it starts in the classroom. I can barely remember a design studio