Many excellent organizations are working to improve the status of women in the field of architecture. Through conferences, seminars, workshops, and publications, they provide training, networking, and support to help women advance their careers in architecture and related professions. Listed here are a few of the most active architecture organizations for women.
Sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects, the Women in Design Network is a community of women in the design professions who come together for discussion, fellowship and exchange of design and professional practice ideas.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, this support network for women architects and designers offers a newsletter, networking opportunities, and other resources.
Founded in 1922, the The Association for Women in Architecture is a Los Angeles based organization for students and professionals in architecture and related fields. The organization has several local chapters that offer networking and support.
This is the Seattle chapter of the Association for Women in Architecture, offering networking and support for women in that region.
Founded 30 years ago, Chicago Women in Architecture is an organization for women in architecture and related professions. The group provides networking opportunities and other resources for women.
Founded by 16 women in 1953, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is now an international association that promotes and supports the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry.
The Society of Women Engineers is a non-profit educational and service organization that works to help women succeed and advance in engineering careers.