Being A Woman In Architecture (A Male-Dominated Field) || Floor Talks Ep.01

Today we are talking about my experiences as a female architecture student, trying to navigate through a male dominated field.

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[UnravelingArchitecture]

hello cool people! this is a mini series I'm starting called floor talks where we just chat about anything architecture! If you'd like to have a chat about a topic let me know 💜💚

[jngnorwood]

Older female architect here. Yes, architecture is still about 80% white and male. A lot of women get derailed because the process is so long, and overlaps with the years when a lot of people are thinking bout having children. It's still hard. Favorite historical female architect; Julia Morgan, known for designing the Hearst Castle. Favorite current female architect; Emily Grandstaff-Rice, currently running for president of the AIA.

[aishawillis]

Thank you for this!! I happen to be both African-American and a woman, so this is a concern I had going into the field!

[arccv]

One female architect that has been very prominent in Brazil, and a great inspiration for me, is Lina Bo Bardi. She left an eternal mark in the Brazilian tradition!

[ArchAnime]

OMG I can't believe she said that to you! The best careers are the ones that come from our hobbies!

Zaha Hadid and Jeanne Gang are two of my favorite architects, hands down.

[EmelyPhan]

I have 2 girlfriends who are studying Architecture in Canada and I don't know any guys around my age who are studying Architecture.

Apparently, Zaha Hadid designed the Tokyo Olympics Arena but the design scrapped because it was expensive.

[zainabaleemart]

Is it really male-dominated? I didn't use to think that 😂
Having said that, I think, anyone can go in any field...
Much love to you Nat, I love your channel and your inspiring videos 💕💘

[sparklingcrystal]

love your videos so much! i find them helpful and inspiring since i'm gonna be an architecture student soon :D

[imdadtariq]

Such an incredible and insightful video nat! Great work :)

[juliawilson]

I am so glad you spoke about this topic. I recently completed an internship and I experienced sexism. It was something I thought I would not have to face in 2021. To think that people still have those mentalities is disgusting. I was so off put from a lot of the men I worked with. And don't even get me started going to job sites and interacting with contractors - it is very hard to be taken seriously - even when you are a licensed architect ( I am not but my project manager is ).

[Arquitectos]

In Honduras being called blondie "rubia" is a compliment 😁

[michaelsalib]

It’s sad to hear this because unfortunately it’s so true. But I feel like there is a rise of women in architecture, which is great! I’m not sure if it’s just my school but my class has a lot more women than men! I’d say the ratio is about 5:3 if not more

[archmosphere]

Great work again ...
you are choosing really good topics that everyone should have insight to..
and i am great fan of you....
you always promote me to get inspired and make more videos for my channel ...

[yukokoyama]

I really sympathize with your thoughts.
I work as an architect in Japan. Even if they have qualifications, many women work in interior design, and most of them have low salaries for male sales staff.
I think there are some companies that trick their employees into thinking their job is not only challenging but also rewarding. However, it’s just their way to exploit their employees.

[tithiupadhyay]

Please make a video on which country to study architecture covering all the important points especially Canada vs usa. This is a much needed video for international students.❤️ Love from India

[monicabasili]

Jeanne gang is my favorite female architect!

[aniar_]

I am a Muslim teenager girl i've been thinking about taking architect
My father fully support me bu my mother she wants me to become a doctor
im still not sure bcs it's male dominated field but i think I've been interested in maths and other art stuff if architect suited me i would definitely do ot no matter what

[amateurapple]

lol in Inida it's a lot more balanced

[Arquitectos]

In Honduras there are a lot of woman architects, I could say we are even.

[archieasylum]

May be you don't know bout Lauri baker she was one of the famous architect for her cost effective work and yeah zaha hadid is also one that you have mentioned.