for and by Black women in architecture.
Welcome to the Black Women in Architecture Network.
A resource clearinghouse for the over 600 US licensed Black women architects, those aspiring to be architects, and other women in design, planning, and allied professions in the US and around the world.
There are many individuals and groups doing work for and with Black Women in Architecture. This site seeks to catalog those efforts.
Help us prepare for the 2025 BWA brunch. Please respond to our participant survey and share the link with others. The information will assist us as we seek support from sponsors who are interested in knowing our participants so they have an idea of the best way to connect with us. Responses encouraged by February …
“A Love Letter to Amaza Lee Meredith” VCUarts Lecture Series: Amber Esseiva Lecture and Reception February 4, 5:30p Presentation from Essiva about her work researching Amaza Meredith’s life, as one of the first Black women to practice architecture, and curating the Dear Mazie exhibit. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU 601 West Broad Street Richmond, …
Join us to connect and uplift Black Women in Architecture at the 2024 BWA Brunch. Organized in 13 cities around the US, we will join simultaneously. Then break for in-person networking and brunch. Participate in a location of your choice or join in the virtual program from wherever you are.
A resource for the over 500 licensed Black women architects, those aspiring to be architects, and other women in design, planning and allied professions.
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BWA-Network.com was created and is edited by Katherine Williams, NOMA, AIA, LEED AP. Katherine is a licensed architect in Northern Virginia and currently a Senior Project Manager at a DC university. Katherine has written extensively about the architecture profession, diversity in the industry, and community development. She has served as editor for multiple publications and was the NOMA magazine editor from 2009-2014. She also writes at katherinerw.com and is publisher/editor for archstories.com.