Womens’ March on Architecture
Last October, the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) introduced Cynthia Phifer Kracauer as its new executive director, along with plans for expanding and advancing its global profile. For those unaware, the BWAF is an organization seeking to change the culture of the building industry to support women, namely through education and research. Founded in 2002 by pioneering female architect Beverly Willis and based in New York City, it focuses on advocating for the advancement of women working in architecture, landscaping, engineering and construction – market sectors where only about 17% of its leaders are women, according to the BWAF. In light of this past weekend’s Womens’ March across the country and the world, we decided to check in with an A&D group advocating for women’s rights in our own industry; the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation came to mind. Ms. Kracauer is a good chunk of the way through her first …
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