The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness Committee is bringing to you a new biweekly series on racial equity in architecture. From podcasts to film to Instagram accounts worth following, we’re rounding up the best in relevant resources to keep working toward a more equitable profession.
TO READ
Design for Healing, Dignity & Joy
Research done by Shopworks, Group 14 Engineering, and the University of Denver Center for Housing and Homelessness Research on trauma-informed design to guide an approach to promoting physical health, mental health, and wellbeing.
TO LISTEN
ARCHITECT: No Judgment Here: Starting the EDI Conversation
Questioning the need for equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives should not spark controversy or guilt, says Samantha McCloud, director of community involvement, diversity & inclusion at GastingerWalker& in this podcast episode.
TO FOLLOW
@Counter_Canon
Instagram feed that is working to “reshape the boundaries of our collective architectural memory.” Nominations welcome and there is a survey on the feed on who you think should be included in the canon.
TO MAKE YOU THINK
NCARB by the Numbers
NCARB has been releasing this data publication since 2012. This year’s NCARB by the Numbers includes breakdowns of race and gender representation and in addition, includes a preview of results from a survey conducted with NOMA on equity, diversity and inclusion.
TO-DO
Register to Vote
If you are not already registered to vote, don’t miss the deadline!