essays
“Studying the numbers”
PARLOUR
An essay about my researching and reporting on the licensure status of African American women architects, with numbers doubling over that period
“Where Are the Architects That Look Like Me?” – discussing diversity in the architecture profession in 20 on 20/20 Vision: Perspectives on Diversity and Design. (2003)
A collection of 10 peer-reviewed and 10 invited essays on diversity in the design profession by interns, educators, senior practitioners and international designers. Written as part of 2003 Diversity Conference in Boston.
“Riding the Vortex.”
NOW WHAT?! Advocacy Activism and Alliance in American Architecture Since 1968
An essay about the series of conference sessions highlighting the stories of African American women architects.
“EQxD Get Real: Be Willing to Listen
Recognizing our Privilege & Bias”
Essay for Equity by Design blog Get Real Series.
“Diversity Matters: 2014 Statistics of African American Architects”
YAF CONNECTION 1302
An expansion of my blog post about the number of African-American architects licensed in 2014 published in the April 2015 edition of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Young Architects Forum (YAF) CONNECTION magazine.
“Stepping Off the Merry-Go-Round: A Rose Fellow Chooses Community Design”
Bridging the Gap: Public-Interest Architectural Internships
By Georgia Bizios, Katie Wakeford (2011)
Collection of 19 essays from contributors sharing different perspectives on public-interest architectural internships, the book presents opinions of licensed architects practicing in the field to interns describing their experiences as students.
articles
“Alumni basketball game for fun and funds.”
Village News. (May 21, 2015.)
“Virginia State University breaks ground on new Multipurpose Center.”
Village News. (Dec 18, 2013.)
“Virginia State convocation center could spur growth in Ettrick.”
Village News. (Mar 06, 2013.)
“40 Years Later:” Why NOMA Still Matters
PBCD News.
A publication of the Planning and the Black Community Division of the American Planning Association (APA). (Winter 2013)
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Architecture, Wealth and Community Design”– how architects can influence creation of affordable housing, NOMA Magazine (Fall 2008)
“Getting Our Hands Dirty” introducing vermicomposting to an architecture office, FORWARD (2005)
blog
First publishing project complete
Over the last nine months, I had the honor of working with Melvin Mitchell, FAIA, to publish his latest book, African American Architects: Embracing Culture and Building Urban Communities. The paperback sales started in February and this week we released the ebook and...
AA architects: the numbers 2019
This year I celebrate my tenth year as a licensed architect. In 2010, when I was finishing my exams, I was curious about the statistical trends of licensure for African-American architects. Since that year, I have partnered with Dennis Mann, one of the editors of the...
AA architects: the numbers 2018
The start of each year is a good time to look at the stats for African American architects in the profession. This is my tenth annual installment look at the numbers. This year was exciting because after surpassing 400 licensed African American women in July 2017, at...
AA architects: the numbers 2017
This is my seventh installment of looking at the number of African American architects registered in the US. At the end of 2017, there were about 2,163 currently licensed African American architects registered at The Directory of African American Architects. Looking...
BWA Brunch 2017
The next Black Women in Architecture Brunch will be held Sunday, September 17 at 11am. Purchase tickets here. You can also support the event and these women by becoming a sponsor. Download info here. Contribute through PayPal. Read about previous BWA events: 2015 |...
Riding the Vortex XVI, Richmond VA
Since 2007, Riding the Vortex has been presented as panel of Black women in architecture, talking about their experience in the industry and offering a place for other people to share their stories. We presented twice in the Fall of 2016. I moderated the Riding the...