Activate Architecture

Join us for the virtual Building Equity event hosted by AIA Chicago LGBTQI+ Alliance and AIA Austin LGBTQIA+ Alliance on Wednesday March 10th, 5:30-7:30PM CST. The event will feature a panel of esteemed speakers discussing design equity and the LGBTQIA+ community. We will also celebrate with a happy hour that features an interactive performance by Drag Queen Mini Pearl Necklace.

An equitable design profession is one where all people—regardless of their gender, race, sexuality, or disability—have the same access to opportunities and growth. How can we build equity into our profession and cities? What are the challenges we must overcome to create environments where everyone is encouraged to bring their full and authentic selves? During the panel we will hear from leaders who are advancing equitable spaces in their cities and equitable cultures in their professions, including how they’ve navigated through barriers and their visions for successful strategies.

AIA members, non-members, students and allies are all welcome to attend. Feel free to join with the alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Register here: https://www.aiaaustin.org/event/lgbtqia-alliance-building-equity

PANELISTS
Breeze Outlaw
Frankie Reynolds
Austin Ruiz
Samantha Sikanas

EVENT SPONSORS
dwg.
Howard Brown Health
Mike Shively Architecture
Palma
Webber + Studio, Architects

Join the Beyond the Built Environment Global Call!

Wednesday July 1st, 12 pm-1pm EST

The force of erasure is relentless, the process of keeping our history elusive is not accidental but a key component of oppression in the infrastructure of racial injustice. Beyond the Built Environment, is working to dismantle the cages / shackles that confine us and create a conduit to the greatness of our ancestors and our peers. Join this call to learn more about the 3 action items and how you can have an impact.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/30ZU8Ox