Introducing our newly appointed WEA Chair, Lina Asad is an experienced architect with a wealth of international experience in Architectural Design. Her portfolio includes contributions to the Downtown San Diego skyline, as well as educational facilities and numerous sustainable buildings. With expertise spanning across diverse building types, from commercial to residential and everything in between, as well as her international experience, Lina brings a unique perspective to the table. Join us in welcoming Lina as she leads our efforts in empowering, cultivating, and celebrating the contributions of ALL in the AEC community.
2023 WE-A Committee Leadership
2023 Laura Shinn Diversity In Architecture Scholarship Recipient
2022 Laura Shinn Diversity Scholarship Recipient
Meet emerging professional Samantha Marquez, winner of the 2022 Laura Shinn Diversity Scholarship! In this past year, our scholarship winner has been busy finishing her final year of architectural school at Woodbury University, working and serving as mentor to future emerging professionals. Read about her presentation to our local high school here
Latinx Leaders
Guides for Equitable Practice
The Guides for Equitable Practice are a vital part of AIA’s long-term commitment to lead efforts that ensure the profession of architecture is as diverse as the nation we serve.
Pride in Five: Celebrating San Diego’s Architectural Community
Elevating Black History Month
REFLECTIONS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING’S LEGACY
“IF YOU CAN'T FLY THEN RUN, IF YOU CAN'T RUN THEN WALK, IF YOU CAN'T WALK THEN CRAWL, BUT WHATEVER YOU DO YOU HAVE TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD.” MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
This MLK day, let’s take a day of reflection and action in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy. We invite you to contemplate how racial inequities have shaped our cities and how we can design for and best serve our diverse communities in the future.
February is Black History Month and this year we would like to reflect on MLK’s dream for equity for all. All year long we will explore issues in equity through our new Equity In Series.
San Diego Black History
(Photo Credits: The Modernist, San Diego History Center, BlackPast.org, Trip Advisor, Harvard GSD)
Designer Spotlight
Check out this month’s previous designer spotlights by clicking on their photos below!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES
Check out these local and national programs, resources and events below related to Black History month. We invite you to learn, connect or get involved!
AIA National - Race and Equity Resources
Allison Grace Williams - learn about influential architect Allison Williams and her project at the Calexico Port of Entry
African American Black Resources - Southwestern College
Architect Magazine - Celebrating Architecture
Black Student Union Coalition - San Diego Unified School District
Black Tech Link & SD National Society of Black Engineers Joint Mixer - Feb 1st @ 6p National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and Black Tech Link
Black COMiX Day 2022 - Feb 19th 10AM-6PM, BLACK COM!X DAY is a Black comic-con for all ages and all people
Black Owned Businesses San Diego- explore and support local black owned businesses in our community
Black Student Organizations - USD
Black Student Union - Cuyamaca College
Celebrate San Diego Black History & Heritage - Explore and learn about our community’s rich black heritage and history at San Diego’s History Center’s website
Diversity Resources - San Diego Mesa College
Directory of African American Architects - in the US
HBCU (Historic Black College Union) Career Fairs 2022
Hotel Robinson (the Julian Hotel) - Learn about one of the first black owned hotels in San Diego County at this KPBS article
KPBS Celebrates Black History Month - article
Martin Luther King’s Fair Housing Legacy - article
Remembering Black Wall Street Gala - Feb 26th @ 6p, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
San Diego Public Library - Black History Month Program
San Diego National Organization of Minority Architects Chapter
A Message from Jamie Intervalo, AIA
Harassment Prevention Resources
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Women in Architecture
Women in Architecture (WIA) is a group dedicated to empowering, cultivating, and celebrating the contributions of women and minorities in the design community. Learn more…
