Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Highlights

North Hall Common Area, Indiana University Indianapolis

KWK Architects Share Design Guidance for Outfitting Students’ Home Away from Home

Design principals cite the technological savvy of Gen Z that is driving trends for student housing designs into established practice.

Designs for Dignity Partners Help Chicago Jesuit Academy Expand Facility and Student Admissions

Designs for Dignity

As a D4D grantee, the former all-boys academy was able to enlarge and modernize its campus, extending educational opportunities to female students.

Modern office interior design rendering with natural light, wood surfaces, and neutral tones

Inclusive Spaces: Dynamic Office Design for Neurodiversity

Rose Morrison

When designed with the senses in mind, office spaces can elevate the experience and performance of all employees.

Greatness book exterior cover and interior layout

New Book Amplifies ‘Greatness’ of Diverse Design Voices

Carrie Meadows

Architect and activist Pascale Sablan chronicles historically underrepresented groups, highlighting a range of projects and advocating for a more inclusive industry.

Public Art for Public Schools Enlivens NYC Educational Spaces

Carrie Meadows

New York City schools engage and encourage students with inspirational and permanent public artworks.

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'It’s incredibly helpful to expose young designers to the industry early, especially those who may not have had access to these opportunities before,' observes Maline Jackson-Austell.

Svigals + Partners Starts Construction on Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Renovations

AnnMarie Martin

EskewDumezRipple Gives Back With Design

Robert Nieminen

Let’s take a deeper dive into the history of the firm’s annual MLK Day of Service, celebrating 10 years of community building and social responsibility.

Dr. Temple Grandin shares some cost-effective, insider tips on how to create productive learning environments for individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and head injuries.

Dr. Temple Grandin Shares Insider Tips on Designing for Neurodiversity

Lauren Brant

As an educator, designer and autistic herself, Dr. Temple Grandin offers up some cost-effective, insider tips on how to create productive learning environments for individuals...

Women in Design, Part 4: Amber Pickett Wernick | Perkins&Will

AnnMarie Martin

In the final episode in our four-part series on Women in Design, we sit down with Perkins&Will's Amber Pickett Wernick who talks about her mentors, striking a work-life balance...

The learning suites offer up a variety of breakout and collaboration spaces.

Multistudio Introduces Flexible Learning to the Underserved

AnnMarie Martin

The Michelle Obama School is building up not just its students but also the community thanks to the San Francisco firm's inclusive design and development approach.