Unpacking the Library

We are delighted that Architecture Today has featured a thought piece by Studio B director, Zoë Berman, in which she discusses the lack of representation of women and people from minority groups, and problems with diverse groups gaining recognition in books and writings.

As the lock down started to ease, Zoë took this opportunity to venture into her local bookshop, and observed the way architecture books are overwhelmingly biased towards the works and writings of male architects working in traditional practice. The article seeks to raise awareness of the limitations this presents for architectural progress. 

Read the full article here

 

 

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“The message emanating from the bookshop or library shelves is echoed by gender imbalances in prizes, medals, judging panels and media”