PROMOTING EXCELLENCE AND EQUITY IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED PROFESSIONS

 

Yale Women in Architecture is an inclusive community led by graduates of the Yale School of Architecture that promotes excellence and equity in the field of architecture and related professions. YWA provides fellowship through mentorship, advocacy and programming and promotes leadership and career advancement through the expertise of its members and affiliated organizations. Through an inter-generational exchange of experiences and knowledge, YWA fosters women’s leadership and entrepreneurship in all facets of the ever-evolving profession of architecture and urbanism. While its primary audience is female graduates from architecture degree programs at Yale, YWA welcomes all people to take part in improving the practice of architecture worldwide.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

EVENTS
Alternative Modes of Practice PANEL DISCUSSION
Apr 16
Alternative Modes of Practice PANEL DISCUSSION

Please join YWA Student Chapter for a panel discussion on Alternative Modes of Practice. The in-person panel will discuss the impact of their architectural education and the route that they’ve taken into less traditional modes of architectural practice. 

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YWA Mentorship in 2024
Jan 22
YWA Mentorship in 2024

Please join the YWA Mentorship 2024 info session, hosted in collaboration with Cross Campus a virtual session on mentoring at Yale.

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YWA Fall Meetup
Oct 25
YWA Fall Meetup

Please join us for our upcoming Fall Meetup, an informal get-together in Byrant Park.

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YWA Summer MeeTup
Jul 25
YWA Summer MeeTup

Please join us for our upcoming General Meeting, this event will be discussing the future of Yale Women in Architecture, as well as upcoming events.

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YWA General Meeting
Mar 29
YWA General Meeting

Please join us for our upcoming General Meeting, this event will be discussing the future of Yale Women in Architecture, as well as upcoming events.

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Rethinking Contemporary Practice
May 5
Rethinking Contemporary Practice

This panel is a follow up to a previous panel discussion, "Architectural Work and Activism,” which compared educational and professional environments.

This one includes panelists who are testing different approaches to architectural work in firms of various kinds and sizes, in all cases putting in place approaches that offer more reward, relevance, and empowerment.

Architectural Work and Activism
Mar 8
Architectural Work and Activism

This panel, consisting of women at various stages of their careers, will reflect on their various experiences in the field and how these have shaped their efforts to change both architectural education and the profession to be more relevant and equitable.

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YWA 2022 Kickoff Meeting
Feb 10
YWA 2022 Kickoff Meeting

Join us for updates and news, including our new website, changes to the Facebook page, and a discussion on the possibilities for in-person events.

We have lots planned for 2022 so please join and help plan our roster of events, or to say hello and stay connected in your network! Mark your calendars!

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To A Great 2021
Jan 1
To A Great 2021

To A Great 2021!

STUDIO VISITS: WEST COAST PRACTICES
Jul 14
STUDIO VISITS: WEST COAST PRACTICES

Yale Women in Architecture presents: STUDIO VISITS: WEST COAST PRACTICES

Teaching Practice I Practice Teaching
Jun 22
Teaching Practice I Practice Teaching

Yale Women in Architecture presents: Teaching Practice I Practice Teaching.

Panelists: Marion Weiss, Lise-Anne Couture, Lane Rick, Brittany Utting.

Moderated by Nina Rappaport.

Equality in Design PANEL CONVERSATION
Apr 5
Equality in Design PANEL CONVERSATION

What is Allyship in architecture, both in words and actions?
Whether you identify with a particular privilege or as a minority, whether you are a student, practitioner, and/or academic, our aspiration is that the panel will show us ways to continue to shape our industry. Our panel will discuss some successes and challenges of Allyship, please join us for this important event!

YWA STUDIO VISITS
Mar 9
YWA STUDIO VISITS

New York-based architects from our membership will present their work and career path with follow-up in-depth conversations.

Understanding Contemporary Shifts in the Residential Industry: New Practices</strong>
Feb 24
Understanding Contemporary Shifts in the Residential Industry: New Practices

Home improvements represent a $400b/year industry in the United States* of which 80% are initiated and managed by women.** Panelists will share valuable insights into practices that reposition client involvement to improve the design and overall experience. Join us for a lively discussion exploring new research and results.

YEAR-END CELEBRATION
Dec 16
YEAR-END CELEBRATION

Join us to honor our undaunted panel organizers, share, and lift our glasses to a great year.

Practicing Architecture: An International Perspective
Nov 11
Practicing Architecture: An International Perspective

How can we gain insights into the similarities and differences of architectural practices across an international spectrum?

Check out the websites of our remarkable panelists and moderator. They will engage in a pivotal discussion from their perspectives of living and/or working in Poland, Hungary, Japan, India, China, Portugal and Burundi.

Aligning Architecture with Social Change
Oct 28
Aligning Architecture with Social Change

The first step of design is listening. As we design our spaces and places, how are the calls for systemic change galvanizing communities and various departments at Yale? YWA and The Yale Schwarzman Center invite you to a salon to share perspectives on how the built environment can listen and respond to the communities that shape them.

Panel Discussion 2: Alternate Careers to Architecture: the Visual Arts
Oct 14
Panel Discussion 2: Alternate Careers to Architecture: the Visual Arts

Hosted by YWA in conjunction with the Yale School of Architecture. Alumni from YSoA will discuss their paths from architecture to their alternate careers in various Visual Arts fields.

The Panel will discuss careers such as Fine Art/ Sculpture/ Film/ Installation Design

Panel Discussion 1: Alternative Careers to Architecture: the Visual Arts
Sep 23
Panel Discussion 1: Alternative Careers to Architecture: the Visual Arts

Hosted by YWA in conjunction with the Yale School of Architecture. Alumni from YSoA will discuss their paths from Master of Architecture degrees to their alternate careers in various Visual Arts fields.

The Panel will discuss careers such as Fine Art/Film/Installation Design/Sculpture

Yale's Equality in Design: Disrupting Past Normalities
Aug 18
Yale's Equality in Design: Disrupting Past Normalities
Panel Discussion: Practice + Family
Jul 9
Panel Discussion: Practice + Family

Via ZOOM, members of YWA will share their experiences in the profession and beyond with students, faculty, and guests. This event is co-sponsored by Equity in Design, YSoA.

YWA updates and conversation
Jun 4
YWA updates and conversation

Join us for leadership updates, volunteering opportunities, news from the YSoA, sharing and networking. We will also be discussing YWA communications platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Panel Discussion: Alternative Careers to Architecture &amp; the Visual Arts
May 14
Panel Discussion: Alternative Careers to Architecture & the Visual Arts

Hosted by YWA in conjunction with the Yale School of Architecture. Alumni from YSoA will discuss their paths from Master of Architecture degrees to their alternate careers in various professional fields.

The Panel will discuss careers such as Construction Management//Real Estate Development//Sustainability Consulting//Curtain Wall Design//Product Design.

Still Together!
May 1
Still Together!
March Mixer: hosted by Brandt : Haferd - now online via ZOOM
Mar 18
March Mixer: hosted by Brandt : Haferd - now online via ZOOM

We have a special event this ‘Third Wednesday’ for our monthly NYC gatherings - that all can attend. Please join us for a Show & Tell in preparation for Yale’s ROOM(s) exhibition hosted by Brandt Knapp (‘10) of Brandt : Haferd - Now Online via ZOOM

February Mixer
Feb 19
February Mixer

All welcome!
Rubin Museum of Art, Cafe Serai
150 West 17th St, NY NY 10011

Join us for cocktails and conversation every 3rd Weds. of the month at the RMA
RSVP not required.

Office Gathering/Meeting
Jan 16
Office Gathering/Meeting

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6:30-7:30 Refreshments

7:30-9:00 Meeting/Call-in

20 Jay St, Suite 636, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Holiday Mixer
Dec 18
Holiday Mixer

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7:00-9:00 pm

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One week away! Hosted by @sageandcoombe!! Please let us know if you will attend in person via the survey sent after registration for those who registered before 3/18!
In two weeks!! Have you had a chance to RSVP?! We can&rsquo;t wait to see you! #yalewomeninarchitecture
Please join us this week to remember our friend and colleague Doreen Adengo.
We mourn the death of YWA co-founder, Doreen Adengo, YSoA M Arch 2005. Doreen was instrumental in setting up YWA in its fledgling years and was part of our successful efforts to ensure gender balance of invited critics on YSoA student juries. We miss
Tomorrow evening&rsquo;s panelist A.L. Hu is a queer, non-binary registered architect of color who is the Design Initiatives Manager at Ascendant Neighborhood Development. Previously, they were an architectural designer at Solomonoff Architecture S
Rethinking Contemporary Practice Panelist Abigail Coover is founder of Overlay Office - a practice that layers innovative design, development and project management. She is also a member of two architectural cooperatives - WIP and Design Advocates. A
Rethinking Contemporary Practice panelist Jennifer Siqueira is an architect who was one of the leaders of the unionisation effort at SHoP, where she worked for four years before she was laid off during the pandemic. She is a registered architect with
Panelist Bryony Roberts, Yale BA 2004, MArch Princeton University 2011, leads the design practice Bryony Roberts Studio and is a founding member of WIP Collaborative. Roberts approaches design as a social practice, working with local community groups
Rethinking Contemporary Practice Thursday This panel is a follow up to a previous panel discussion, &quot;Architectural Work and Activism,&rdquo; which compared educational and professional environments. Peggy Deamer will moderate the discussion.
Celebrating all of you! International Women&rsquo;s Day 2022 #yalewomeninarchitecture #yalewomen #equityindesign
Panelist Elaina Berkowitz, Yale M Arch 2017, is an architectural designer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the Finance Coordinator of The Architecture Lobby, and a co-founder of the New Orleans chapter. She studied architecture at the Universi