HRDD is proud to sponsor this year’s AIA Houston Women in Architecture Equity Series.

This year’s panel discussion explores how Houston, a dynamic metropolis, grapples with "JUST Design" amid rapid growth and climate challenges, prioritizing social and environmental justice. Shaped by a history of urban sprawl and redlining - the panel explores projects and policies with conscientious approach to urban development, balancing economic prosperity, social justice, and sustainability. Amidst the global discourse on climate change and social equity, Houston's embrace of "JUST Design" becomes a beacon, showcasing design's transformative power for a more just and sustainable future.

Now, in it’s 7th year, the Equity Series was started in 2017 through an AIA College of Fellows grant and was one of WiA Houston’s first initiatives as HRDD’s Heather Rowell served as Chair. The Series aims to take on bold, often uncomfortable, topics to create awareness, discussion, and cultural change within the profession. Previous topics have included unconscious bias, workplace collaboration and recognition, and the hidden costs of workplace inequities.

Sponsorship opportunites are available and your valuable contributions helps support new WiA scholarship initiatives.