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)
Download
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
NOMA magazine Fall 2013
My latest editorial effort is now available. The Fall 2013 National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Magazine is Fitting Into the New Economy. The articles presented give stories and perspective on how today’s architects are weathering the storm. George...
Remember
< Flickr photo by jenn I will always remember and pause for a moment on 9-11. From my social media feeds I guess everyone is doing the same today. This is one of those days when we all unite as community to remember.At the time I worked with someone from New York....
In our backyard: Richard Neutra’s Rice House
Modernist architecture with it's simple lines can be a glorious thing to enjoy. Can you imagine getting to live in one the houses of that era? In May, I had the opportunity to tour the Rice...
Getting around our communities
Flickr photo by JonoTakesPhotos Yesterday as I was leaving my house, I was held up from turning on feeder road near my house by a man in an electric scooter passing by. He was "driving" in the road. Several cars were lining up behind him as they waited for an...
What i learned from a year of blogging
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you may have seen my occasional posts titled "day ... | [insert word here]." Last summer I moved back to Virginia and I needed a way to document that. Maybe I subconsciously knew I wouldn't be able to take it all in. I have...
NOMA magazine Spring 2013
The latest NOMA magazine arrived in the mail today. Our team worked hard putting this together. I hope the members and friends of NOMA enjoy this look back at last year's conference. Please send your feedback to magazin [at] noma.net. If you aren't a member, think...