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Editor’s note
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has entrenched itself as a foundation for good design practice and future. In today’s climate many seek ways to build on these critical pillars in meaningful, impactful, and action driven ways. Young architects today have rolled up their sleeves at the forefront as they fight for diverse representation within their practices, inclusion on their project teams, equity for their clientele, and much more. Each day they work advocate for DEI with immense passion.
Young architects like Badlato understand the need for designing for a more equitable practice as she highlights the YAF webinar series. Brown and Ewan encourage professionals to lead with action in creating just practice through Just certification. We also hear from diverse voices in how they create a more inclusive industry through both their wins and challenges along the way, as Baril interviews young architects. Bermea brings to the forefront accessibility and the implicit bias that affect inclusive design. Both Teraway and Ren tackle how we can support immigrants as advocates, and elevate their voices and impact within the industry. We see that there is room for improvement in the pipeline process and growth for Women and BIPOC professionals, as Russell breaks down the numbers. Dine speaks to how we can generate empathy through design that affirms. Shah, shows us how community driven projects leave a lasting impact as they study their history and collaborate with diverse contributors. Prigmore, FAIA shows us the powerful history of the first seven black women to receive AIA Fellowship.
Everyday I’m personally impressed by all of the amazing impactful work young architects and professionals contribute across the nation. These are the stories that inspire me to become a better professional. Desmond Tutu once said, “Don’t raise your voice. Improve your argument.” Young architects have continued to build a strong case. My hope is that each of you continue to take action, no matter how small or large, to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive society and industry. It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the communications director of AIA Young Architects Forum an editor in chief of connection over these last two years.
Editorial committee call
Q4 2022/Q1 2023: Call for submissions on the topic Mission 2130 - YAF Summit Connection’s editorial comittee welcomes the submission of articles, projects, photography, and other design content. Submitted content is subject to editorial review and selected for publication in e-magazine format based on relevance to the theme of a particular issue.
2023 Editorial Committee: Call for volunteers, contributing writers, interviewers and design critics. Connection’s editorial comittee is currently seeking architects interested in building their writing portfolio by working with our editorial team to pursue targeted article topics and interviews that will be shared amongst Connection’s largely circulated e-magazine format. Responsibilities include contributing one or more articles per publication cycles (3–4 per year).
If you are interested in building your resume and contributing to Connection please contact the editor in chief at: aia.beresford.pratt@gmail.com
