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Readers Respond: Who's your favorite woman architect, and why do you admire her?

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From the article: 12 Great Women Architects
We've listed a few of the great women in architecture. Now it's your turn! Tell us about a woman you admire. What did she design? What do you like best about her work? Name your favorite

Socio-economic sustainability

I have followed Sheila Sri Prakash since I first met her as a student in the US. I recently saw her work at an exhibition in Spain and she is a true visionary in making an impact on the socio-economically underprivileged, through architecture and urban design. Her designs focus on environmental as well as socio-economic sustainability. She has also done a lot of inspiring commercial work. Official Site: www.shilpaarchitects.com
—Guest LaurenDuCharme

Julia Morgan

I think her story is more like a hero-architect story. She saved San Fransisco, built over 700 common day buildings, and built the most beautiful castle in the world (arguable). She's awesome!!!!!!!!:)
—Guest ninjasareawesome

Zaha Hadid

My favorite woman architect is Zaha Hadid because of her revolutionary forms and designs. She is amazing and I think she's the one in this domain. No one can be like her.
—Guest rahma

Architect from Madison, Wisconsin

A friend of all male architects in early 20th century Madison, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Cora Tuttle designed Madison's most handsome bungalows.
—Guest Sheridan Glen

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