2024-11-23T16:10:44-05:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150434758/the-longevity-legacy-of-the-vanilla-architect-how-a-monoculture-yields-cycles-of-unconscious-bias-tokenism-and-system-justification Suzannah Grasel 2024-08-20T15:18:00-04:00 >2024-08-28T17:22:44-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ba/ba6dd521379c4de583b888082bccd37f.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This Op-Ed explores how unconscious bias of mentors, tokenism, and resultant patterns of system justification reinforce a status quo that marginalizes women and people of color. These complex and long-lived dynamics are unpacked through personal anecdotes, historical analysis, and contemporary research. By examining repeating organizational behaviors, we can better discuss the barriers that women and people of color face within the industry. I hope that the anecdotes act as a lens to another perspective to those without these experiences and give voice to those with similar.</p> https://archinect.com/features/article/150424843/happy-national-volunteer-week-here-s-a-resource-guide-for-architects-and-designers-looking-to-lend-a-hand Josh Niland 2024-04-22T14:14:00-04:00 >2024-04-22T14:14:11-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/53/532cdb52ddb4600421dba9b3527e68cc.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This week, from April 21&ndash;27, is officially National Volunteer Week in the United States. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Archinect has curated a handy guide of resources for architects looking to donate their time and skills to various causes that will ultimately lead to healthier communities, a cleaner planet, and a more just society.</p> https://archinect.com/features/article/150273029/insights-on-contemporary-mentorship-in-architecture-and-how-to-navigate-it Marina Curac 2021-07-16T08:49:00-04:00 >2021-07-17T23:34:41-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9f/9fabc083b07e004368a1c31250747073.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Every so often in conversations and considerations regarding employment, the topic of mentorship gets brought up. Regardless of whether as mentors or mentees or both, most people agree that <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/462895/mentorship" target="_blank">mentorship</a> is a vital component of an architect&rsquo;s career. Despite it being recognized as important, mentorship often remains ill-defined and sometimes even fear or shame-inducing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Archinect has recently organized an insightful panel called &ldquo;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150237142/the-importance-of-positive-leadership-and-mentorship-in-architecture" target="_blank">The Importance of Positive Leadership and Mentorship</a>&rdquo; where Paul Petrunia discussed the topic with <a href="https://archinect.com/people/cover/1906872/donna-sink" target="_blank">Donna Sink</a> from <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/79779447/rowland-design" target="_blank">Roland Design</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/rosasheng" target="_blank">Rosa Sheng</a>&nbsp;from <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/67683/smithgroup" target="_blank">SmithGroup</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1672225/jonathan-moody" target="_blank">Jonathan Moody</a> of <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150182743/a-conversation-with-curtis-moody-faia-on-what-it-means-to-help-shape-a-future-for-black-architects" target="_blank">Moody Nolan</a>, and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150134130/olson-kundig-s-alan-maskin-on-icons-and-architecture-for-children" target="_blank">Alan Maskin</a> of <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/49784837/olson-kundig-architects" target="_blank">Olson Kundig</a>. The panel brought up numerous points for strengthening communication within a project team and company.&nbsp;</p> <p>Below we bring a further analysis of the topic and provide actionable tips on establishing and nurturing relationships between mentors and mentees.&nbsp;</p>