100 Women: Architects in Practice

This book showcases 100 exceptional architects who are women, providing a flagship reference to inspire and support everyone working in the profession. It presents an equitable sample of architects from every continent, highlighting their visions, methods, and models of leadership in connecting the needs of humans and the planet.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: RIBA Publishing

Over the past decade, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of gender balance in the field of architecture. While there are many talented architects who have achieved international acclaim, the reality is that few are household names. Women continue to be underrepresented, underpromoted, and underpaid within the profession, perpetuating a cycle that has impoverished us all.

To address this issue, this book showcases 100 exceptional architects, all of whom happen to be women. The aim is to inspire and support everyone working in the profession, regardless of their identity. The book offers a global perspective, featuring architects from every continent, providing an equitable sample of the field.

We all need heroines as much as heroes. Through illustrated interviews, each woman shares how they are responding to a profound disconnect between architecture and the people and landscape it serves. Their visions, methods, and models of leadership are essential in connecting the needs of humans and the planet. In the words of Indigenous Canadian architect Eladia Smoke, "now is a critical time to seek out every opportunity to transmit this knowledge to future generations."

The book features 100 interviews with leading women architects, including Tatiana Bilbao, Odile Decq, Liz Diller, Julia Gamolina, Dorte Mandrup, and Farshid Moussavi. It also includes over 400 photographs and drawings, providing a visual representation of the architects' work. The selection is geographically balanced, with profiles across every continent.

By highlighting the contributions of these women architects, this book aims to break down barriers and promote gender equality in the field. It serves as a flagship reference for architects, students, and anyone interested in the built environment. It reminds us that we all have the power to make a difference and that by recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in architecture, we can create a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Weight: 1950g
Dimension: 251 x 293 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781859469637