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AIA Â黨ÊÓÆµ Equity in Architectural Education

A Supplement to the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice

Overview

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and theÌýAssociation of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (Â黨ÊÓÆµ)Ìýhave published a supplementary edition of theÌý, focusing on schools and institutions.

Equity in Architectural EducationÌýprovides actions and prompts intended to inspire discussions about creating welcoming environments to attract and retain those currently underrepresented in academia and in the profession. This resource defines the concept of culture in architectural education while describing impacts in the workforce.ÌýEquity in Architectural EducationÌýdeepens the understanding of architecture education culture for anyone involved with it, students or professionals.

Office and school cultures feed and reinforce each other, and long-standing traditions, viewpoints, and biases in academia are strong. Attaining an increase in diversity and creating a welcoming culture for all within academia accelerates progress towards equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in each sector of the profession.

Kendall A. Nicholson, Ed.D.
Director of Research, Equity, and Education
202-785-2324
knicholson@acsa-arch.org