Healthy (Work)places for Women

This session discusses the support offered by architectural practices for the mental and physical health of women architects. Topics include consideration of women’s:

•Mental space – Women in practice deal with a variety of bodily experiences which are unique to being female, including, but not limited to, PMS, anemia, reproductive health issues (such as endometriosis and fibroids), IVF, miscarriage and stillbirth, pregnancy, post-partum, menopause. Women who experience from these experiences can be affected in terms of their physical and mental wellbeing. This can add to a sense of precarity in an already precarious profession. If unsupported this can affect, performance and career progression, potentially lead to career stagnation and also have a knock on financial effect. It also affects the choices women architects make of which companies / employers / clients to work for and with.

•Physical space - Examples of architecture that is designed by and supportive of women’s mental and physical wellbeing are important in improving women’s health. Poorly appointed architecture perpetuates inequality!

This event runs from 6-8:30pm
6-6:30: Welcome + Networking
6:30-7:15 Panel discussion
7:15-7:45 Q&A
7:45-8:30 Drinks + Networking

The panelists include:
-chair: Professor Igea Troiani, LSBU, WIA Chair
-Anna Ifanti, Buro Happold
-Jean Hewitt, Buro Happold
-Anne Cosentino, Architects Benevolent Society
-Lorna Edwards, RSHP
-Imogen Clark, Make Space for Girls charity CEO