Attitude, opinion and speculation – things to think about and ideas for the future from a broad range of contributors.
Building community
"Get it right for women, and you get it right for everyone." Lee Hillam asks how can women architects can contribute to the low cost housing debate in Australia?
Architecture is too important to be left to men alone
More than a numbers game. Jeremy Till explains his 30% pledge as an affirmative stance and as a means to resist the tired discourse of the ‘thrusting heroes’.
Why bother?
Where do you go to? Gill Matthewson reflects on the continuing disappearance of women from architecture and why we should care (and not glaze over).
Angie the architect meets Rosie the riveter
Are unlicensed women working in architecture the 'expendable proletariat'? Gill Matthewson looks at the lastest American Institute of Architects survey of “firm characteristics”.
Leadership, gender, psychopathy
What makes a good leader? Sandra Kaji-O'Grady points to the problems caused by poor leadership and the bias against women in some preferred leadership styles.
Opting out of architecture
Carla Corroto's recent interviews with American women who have left the profession challenge some of the assumptions about how to increase participation.
Uniting women in architecture
Naomi Stead argues that a representative body uniting women in Australian architecture is crucial for the advancement and conditions of all.
Redesigning practice
'Gender is over isn't it? Naomi Stead suggests that mainstream practice may learn a lot from the inventive modes of practice developed by women to make space within architecture.
Why equity policy matters
Why do we need an equity policy for Australian architecture and how might this best be developed? Naomi Stead and Justine Clark outline the issues.
