All women in architecture articles
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OpinionWho is really advocating for architects?
Drawing on the Fawcett Society’s findings, Eleanor Jolliffe asks whether the profession’s culture and its lack of meaningful representation is failing not only women but architects more widely
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OpinionExpectant on site: reflections on pregnancy and architectural practice
Architect Jennifer Pirie explores how being pregnant and on site revealed opportunities for a more inclusive architectural culture
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OpinionTwo decades on and women in architecture still face many of the same barriers
In response to the Fawcett Socety’s independent report for the RIBA, Sumita Singha asks why so many women in architecture still struggle to be valued and recognised throughout their careers
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NewsRIBA commits to act as report exposes ongoing gender inequality in profession
New research commissioned by RIBA outlines entrenched inequalities across the profession and proposes 47 recommendations aimed at accelerating change
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OpinionThe power of mentoring for women in architecture
As the Women in Architecture Mentoring Programme opens for its next cohort, Eleni Stathi shares how women supporting women is shaping a more inclusive future for the profession
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NewsSabrina Klor leaves Broadway Malyan for 10 Design CEO role
Move comes as Broadway Malyan names Tim Burgess and Emma Flanagan to lead its London studio and business development in the UK
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OpinionReimagining architecture: a movement for structural change
Sabrina Klor steps into her role as chair of Women in Architecture UK with a mission to rebuild the profession on more inclusive foundations
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FeaturesAnna Heringer on sustainable architecture, rammed earth, and what the Global North can learn from the Global South
Mary Richardson explores Anna Heringer’s sustainable philosophy and her mission to bring traditional materials into mainstream architecture
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FeaturesUrsula Bowyer, 1925–2025: from émigré to architect and campaigner in postwar London
Architect and heritage advocate Ursula Bowyer, who has died aged 99, pursued a career in postwar London and contributed to the conservation of Greenwich and Blackheath. Ana Francisco Sutherland reflects on a life shaped by resilience and civic engagement
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FeaturesDesigning for every body: Jos Boys and the radical potential of disability-led design
Architectural activist, teacher and campaigner Jos Boys has spent decades questioning who architecture is really for. In this profile, Mary Richardson explores how her latest work reframes access as a political, creative and collaborative practice
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OpinionLet’s not waste this moment: why UKREiiF must be a platform for real change
Ana McMillin sets out why diverse leadership and inclusive decision-making must be central to the conversations taking place in Leeds
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FeaturesResearch, empathy and quiet radicalism: the key ingredients in ‘Saunt sauce’
Source: Tim Soar Norton Folgate Mary Richardson caught up with Deborah Saunt, co-founding director of DSDHA and one of the most influential women in architecture and urban design
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FeaturesWomen in Construction: Monique Suksmaningsih, principal and head of the Singapore studio, Broadway Malyan
This is part of a special report produced by our sister title Building in partnership with Gleeds
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OpinionMore women are becoming architects – but will they stay?
Eleanor Jolliffe explores shifting gender dynamics in architecture, from changing career paths to the impact of flexible working and maternity provision
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OpinionInsights from tomorrow’s architects: Appreciating women in architecture and driving change
Molly Harper examines the persistent gender inequalities in practice and the barriers that continue to prevent women from securing senior roles
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NewsPart W launches campaign to highlight gendered barriers in the built environment
Campaign seeks contributions to visual database
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OpinionWomen’s sport is thriving – so why aren’t stadiums keeping up?
As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day, the rapid rise of women’s sport is cause for celebration – but many stadiums remain stuck in the past. Outdated designs fail to meet the needs of female athletes and fans, highlighting the urgent need for more inclusive, future-focused venues
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from improving diversity?
With International Women’s Day approaching, Anna Beckett asks how early gender stereotypes shape career choices – and what the construction industry can do about it
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NewsNew exhibition celebrates 100 women architects from around the world
Exhibition reveals the innovative work of women architects shaping the future of the built environment
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OpinionThis is why we are campaigning for more leadership roles for women
Women are increasingly connecting and organising on the global level to help shape the future of the profession, writes Annette Fisher