The Women in Architecture Committee (WIA) is composed of women architects and allies in the Chapter for the purpose of increasing the incidence and visibility of women in architecture and in related design and construction industries.
We exist to bring awareness to the gender disparity that exists in the profession in order to achieve equality. We exist to empower women by fostering growth, building leaders and role models, promoting the success of women architects, serving as a catalyst for equality and fair treatment, bringing about balance in the profession, and by redefining success.
“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.”
– Sheryl Sandberg
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About WIA
This committee is composed of women architects and allies in the Chapter for the purpose of increasing the incidence and visibility of women in architecture and in related design and construction industries.
We exist to bring awareness to the gender disparity that exists in the profession in order to achieve equality.
We exist to empower women by fostering growth, building leaders and role models, promoting the success of women architects, being a catalyst to equality and fair treatment, bringing about balance in the profession, and by redefining success.
The WIA Committee will commence as a group that supports equality and women’s issues. As our group gains momentum, grows and diversifies we welcome the notion of evolving into a Diversity Committee, of which the WIA committee and other similar minority committees would become subgroups as suggested by the AIASCV Board.
WIA Goals
The goal of the WIA Committee is to stimulate women’s growth in the profession through sustained activities that provide mentorship and networking opportunities that enable women in architecture to reach their full potential.
The WIA Committee will strive to support the natural progression, from student to registered architect, to leaders in the profession and community. The WIA will foster women leaders in the profession and allow all women architects the ability and opportunity to give back to the profession and the community.
WIA Focus
Cultural Shift
The success of women in architecture requires a cultural shift in which industry leadership works to ensure equitable practices that infiltrate all areas of the professional environment. We work to educate and develop those fair and equitable leaders.
Women in FAIA
We pledge to mentor and promote fellowship to women architects in order to strengthen representation within this prestigious group.
Advocacy & Alliances
We are strong because our network is strong. Our mission is to partner with other groups, chapters, and policy makers in order to amplify our impact across multiple platforms.
Work / Life Balance
The ability to balance personal life choices with the professional practice of architecture is one of the top reasons why women leave the industry. We encourage firm owners to offer flexible benefits as well as train women how to integrate a full work and life without compromise.
Professional Development
In order to overcome career pinch points, we help encourage professional development for women in architecture, providing training workshops, management templates, and resources to further education.
Mentorship
The emerging professionals are our future, so we must ensure that we train and encourage equitable practices from the start. We offer mentorship to young women in architecture to build confidence and strength in our future architects.
2024 WIA Committee
Amrutha Sree C N
Madhubala AyyamperumalASSOC. AIA, WELL AP, LEED AP, FITWEL AMBASSADOR
Gensler
