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The contributions of female architects extend well beyond technical skills. Here’s why they are invaluable: 1. Diverse Insights: Their unique life experiences foster innovative design solutions that cater to a broader range of users. 2. Inclusive Design: Women architects prioritize safety, accessibility, and community needs, creating welcoming spaces for all. 3. Challenging Norms: They advocate for equitable design practices, reshaping the built environment to meet modern societal needs. 4. Sustainable Leadership: Many lead the charge in sustainable design, promoting environmental responsibility in architecture. 5. Enhanced Workplace Culture: Their presence fosters collaboration and empathy, leading to healthier work environments. 6. Inspiring Future Generations: Female architects serve as role models, encouraging young women to enter the field. 7. Addressing Gender-Specific Needs: They focus on design elements that better serve women and families. 8. Driving Social Change: Their work often addresses social issues through projects like affordable housing and community centers. 9. Breaking Barriers in Leadership: More women in leadership roles bring fresh perspectives, promoting inclusivity in the industry. Female architects enrich the profession with diverse viewpoints and a commitment to creating spaces that reflect the needs of all people.

Strong women don't break barriers, they build bridges - because they know that strength lies not in demolition, but in design. They don't just shatter glass ceilings, they construct new frameworks for success. So, let's not just be trailblazers, let's be architects of change - building bridges that connect, empower, and inspire. #womenempowerment #bridgebuilders #architectsOfChange

Addressing modern challenges requires a thoughtful approach that combines innovation with purpose, ensuring solutions are not only effective but also meaningful. By aligning actions with values, we can create lasting impact that benefits both individuals and communities, fostering progress with integrity and intention. #renewofficefurnindy

Women's Agenda | Ka Wai Yeung Ka Wai Yeung in her piece for Women's Agenda, Australian architect Ka Wai Yeung, Director and co-founder of Kaunitz Yeung Architecture gives eight pieces of advice for staying true to yourself, finding certainty in uncertain environments and for overcoming challenges in culturally complex environments. Our favourite? 8. Design your life like it’s a deliverable project Read the article here https://lnkd.in/g5HpuF72

AJC is proud to be a member of the Champions of Change Architecture Group and to contribute to Equity By Design. This resource provides a structured approach to embedding equity into design decisions. Anchored in the 7 Switches framework, it empowers design and decision-makers to challenge norms, check for bias, and integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion at every stage of project development. We’re thrilled to feature our Coogee Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and Eungai Creek Campus projects, demonstrating how thoughtful design can foster dignity and empower all communities. ?? #EquityByDesign #InclusiveArchitecture #AJCArchitects

??are you interested in exploring any of these topics through theoretical or applied research, innovation initiatives, or coordination and support actions?!? ??you can now contribute to defining the @NewEuropeanBauhaus (Horizon Europe 2025-2027) here: https://lnkd.in/djsa6gqV ??it might take some time to comment on it ????but doing so will raise a couple of really interesting questions and spark new ideas ??Focus area 1 is 'Connecting the #greentransformation, #socialinclusion and #localdemocracy' Developing and testing innovative methods (e.g. user-centric services and digital platforms) to foster a #senseofcommunity in neighborhoods New models of organisation and #socialinfrastructure within neighbourhoods to stimulate inclusive and active communities Assessing the impact and transformative potential of #participatorypractices and alternative governance models Exploring the #roleofemotions in creating a sense of belonging and agency, including how they can be the target of policy initiatives ??Focus area 2: ‘Circular and #regenerative approaches for the built environment’ Designs for modular, adaptable and #multipurposebuildings and public spaces Innovative #biobasedregenerativeconstructionmaterials for structural and exterior architecture Innovative methods to facilitate collaboration among architects, designers, engineers, artists and other stakeholders #Regenerativedesigns for buildings and public spaces Exploring #synergies between art, creative industries and culture and the built environment ??Focus area 3: ‘#Innovativefunding and #newbusinessmodels for the built environment’ #Marketdynamics, incentives, risks, and barriers affecting the adoption of more circular and sustainable building practices New strategies to make sustainable and #inclusivebuiltenvironment projects both attractive and affordable for investors Understanding what #noneconomicfactors trigger investors to cover costs associated with sustainable, regenerative and inclusive construction projects and to overcome the perceived risks? #Innovativesupply chains that transform waste materials into high-quality secondary construction materials and products Innovative policy and #regulatoryframeworks to support and incentivize sustainable, circular and regenerative built environment New business models that incorporate circular economy principles, life cycle thinking, and sustainable practices #NEB #NewEuropeanBauhaus #NEBFacility

Diversity Fuels Innovation ?? During our recent panels at UK Construction Week we spoke a lot about how diversity, specifically diversity of thought, has been proven to be financially beneficial to your business. When teams are made up of individuals with different perspectives, experiences, and ideas, it unlocks creativity and solutions we never thought possible. The magic happens when diverse minds collaborate, sparking fresh approaches that make a real impact. In an ever-evolving industry, it’s this inclusive mindset that sets us apart and drives meaningful progress. Together, we can build something truly remarkable. ??? #DiversityOfThought #InclusiveInnovation #DesignAndBuild #BuildingTogether #CreativityInConstruction

Social Mobility Day We all have a role in creating a more equitable society where everyone can succeed, regardless of their background. Social Mobility Day is about raising awareness and taking action—values that should permeate everything we do. In construction design, we have a unique opportunity to enhance social mobility by creating inclusive, accessible, and affordable environments, buildings, and structures. At INVVU, our work emphasises accessible design, including public spaces, travel and community hubs, sustainable infrastructure, educational facilities, and much more. We employ universal design principles to meet diverse needs and ensure equal access for all. Thoughtful construction design fosters equitable communities, paving the way for enhanced social mobility and a more just society. #SocialMobility #Equality #Construction #DesigningEquity #ThoughtfulDesign

Recently, as part of Stantec’s urban design team, I was invited to participate in Design West’s Shape my City event -?a “talent accelerator programme for 15-18 year olds that seeks to change the future workforce across the built environment”. For me, it was enlightening to meet such young people thinking critically about their urban environment, and in particular the challenges of balancing the needs of people with the needs of nature. To be honest, I had some preconceptions that they might care mostly about nature and be a bit anti-development, but I was happily wrong. Many seemed to just ‘get’ that we needed to build homes and places for people, and that higher density, walkable, residential developments help fit more people into a city whilst protecting the countryside. … I’ve often thought that many people employed in Planning and Design, myself included, are greatly influenced by deeply personal values we learned long ago, as children. Values that relate to where and how we grew up, but which continue to influence what we think is “right, good and proper” today.?And naturally these values inform our daily judgements of what we believe other people expect and deserve from the places we plan and design for them. But are we getting it right? Any future workforce that includes a more socially representative demographic is bound to bring broader, better insights into how the sustainable communities of the near future can really be designed to meet the needs of all;?kudos to Design West for taking steps to inspire a broader group of young people and instigate this change, and for inviting people like me to come along and challenge ourselves now. Credits to Design West and @Paul Blakemore / @blikmo for the photography

Social Mobility Day We all have a role in creating a more equitable society where everyone can succeed, regardless of their background. Social Mobility Day is about raising awareness and taking action—values that should permeate everything we do. In construction design, we have a unique opportunity to enhance social mobility by creating inclusive, accessible, and affordable environments, buildings, and structures. At INVVU, our work emphasises accessible design, including public spaces, travel and community hubs, sustainable infrastructure, educational facilities, and much more. We employ universal design principles to meet diverse needs and ensure equal access for all. Thoughtful construction design fosters equitable communities, paving the way for enhanced social mobility and a more just society. #SocialMobility #Equality #Construction #DesigningEquity #ThoughtfulDesign