Congratulations to 2023 Women in Design Award of Excellence recipients Mimi Love; Shauna Gillies-Smith FASLA, LEED AP; and Susan Knack-Brown P.E.

The 2021 winners of the Women in Design Award of Excellence are Hansy Better Barraza AIA LEED ID+C, Marggie Lackner, and Anne-Marie Lubenau FAIA. Congratulations to the honorees!

The Boston Society for Architecture stands with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in the fight against anti-Asian racism. We are horrified by the shootings on March 16, and by the racist actions that have allowed this kind of targeted violence against minority groups for generations.

Hosted virtually on December 2, 2020, the 2020 Women in Design Award of Excellence ceremony featured presentations by the three awardees, Kathryn Crockett AIA, LEED AP; Lynne Deninger AIA, LEED AP BD+C; and Cheri Ruane, FASLA.

Congratulations to the 2020 recipients of the Women in Design Award of Excellence Kathryn Crockett AIA, LEED AP; Lynne Deninger AIA, LEED AP BD+C; and Cheri Ruane, FASLA.

Conversations about racial equity have stimulated new ways of thinking about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. As architects, we have substantial work to do within our own profession to include, mentor, sponsor, and provide leadership opportunities for BIPOC architects. Our contributions to our clients, our communities, and our world suffer because of the narrow breadth of viewpoints and life experiences within our profession. We need to act now. Please be one the voices to help us create meaningful change.

The BSA is proud to share the Equity in Practice Resource Guide. This document is a resource of shared information for architects and architecture firms to help create a more equitable profession.

During the first installment of the BSA’s Race and Architecture series, Black architects discussed their experience in the profession in a town hall hosted by Natasha Espada AIA and moderated by Greg Minott AIA.