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When I look back at how the field of architecture has evolved, especially in terms of gender diversity, I’ m heartened by the changes I’ ve witnessed- and been part of. One of the most meaningful shifts has been the growing number of women entering architecture schools, joining firms, and stepping into leadership roles. There’ s a much broader awareness now that diverse voices enrich the design process. We’ re seeing real proof that different perspectives lead to better, more thoughtful outcomes.
Culturally, I think we’ ve reached a turning point where women entering technical and design-oriented fields is not just accepted but encouraged. There’ s stronger support from society, schools, and professional organizations to help women feel empowered in areas like STEM and design. And within the workplace, having visible female leaders and strong mentorship networks has made a significant difference. We’ ve seen time and again that diverse teams produce better results- and that awareness has really helped shift long-standing attitudes.
Valued mentors
When people ask me about breaking through in what has traditionally been a male-dominated field, I honestly don’ t frame my career that way. I’ ve always been aware that some professions skew more male or female, but I’ ve never focused on that as a
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