November 7th, 2016 •
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Why are women paid less and what can we do about it? Catalina Consultants’ Merilyn Speiser reflects on a recent KPMG and Diversity Council report into the gender pay gap.
October 18th, 2019 •
We are delighted to announce the speakers and program for Transformations : Action on Equity – an extraordinary group of researchers, professionals and activists who are challenging and changing the way we think about gender in the built environment.
Designer and academic Jane Connory outlines her research on the invisibility of women in Australian graphic design and the work needed to achieve more equitable outcomes.
Crone Architects COO and NSW President of the Institute Kathlyn Loseby reflects on the importance of stretching yourself, avoiding complacency and trying to do one thing every day that scares you.
October 6th, 2019 •
Please join Parlour and AWS for the Adelaide Spring Salon with Felicity Sando and Rua Hashlamoun on 30 October, hosted by Caroma.
The BILT ANZ Committee has significantly increased the number of women attending and speaking at their annual event through awareness raising and a sponsorship initiative, says Ceilidh Higgins.
September 18th, 2019 •
Architects Male Champions of Change foundation group has developed a range of strategies and resources specifically targeted for architectural practices.
Julie Eizenberg joined Justine Clark to reflect on inspirational teachers, the creative potential of being an outsider, and the critical role of architecture as a social medium.
September 16th, 2019 •
Parlour is delighted to announce that WikiD: women, Wikipedia, design has been shortlisted for the Beazley Designs of the Year Award at the London Design Museum.
A move from Argentina to Australia has taught Fernanda Eusebio to be independent, open-minded and to embrace opportunities that come her way.
Professor Julie Willis reflects on turning points in her career, the benefits of seizing opportunities, the impact of gendered assumptions, and being comfortable in her own skin.
Warwick Mihaly argues that we must challenge the system that demands both merit and long hours to attain acclaim and advancement in architecture.
Dirk van den Heuvel and Naomi Stead discuss the significance of sexual identity, diversity and inclusion policies, and the importance of challenging limiting ideas of architecture and design.
August 26th, 2019 •
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When Sarah Akigbogun was recently introduced to the work of Sharon Egretta Sutton, it was immediately obvious that she must nominate her for Part W's Alternative Gold Medal.
