BWAF Blog Archive

  • Rebecca Williamson introduces us to two new firsts, Elmira Smyrl, the only female professor to participate in a faculty workshop run by the ACSA in the late 1950's, and Mary Page, the first woman to graduate with a degree in architecture in North America.

    New Firsts! Who Knew?

    Posted on March 21, 2012 | No Comments
    Rebecca Williamson introduces us to two new firsts, Elmira Smyrl, the only female professor to participate in a faculty workshop run by the ACSA in the late 1950's, and Mary Page, the first woman to graduate with a degree in architecture in North America.

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  • BWAF Executive Director Wanda Bubriski interviewed Susan Szenasy, Editor-in-Chief Metropolis Magazine, discussing Szenasy’s concerns for the design practice and her thoughts on what industry leaders should be thinking about. This interview launches a new blog series that questions existing ideas and practices of those working within the built environment.

    An Interview with Susan Szenasy

    Posted on October 8, 2011 | 1 Comment
    BWAF Executive Director Wanda Bubriski interviewed Susan Szenasy, Editor-in-Chief Metropolis Magazine, discussing Szenasy’s concerns for the design practice and her thoughts on what industry leaders should be thinking about. This interview launches a new blog series that questions existing ideas and practices of those working within the built environment.

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  • The long-awaited Architect Barbie debuted to the public on August 15th and arrived in our office the same day. Despina Stratigakos, BWAF Advisor, and Kelly Hayes McAlonie, President Elect of AIANYS, championed Architect as Barbie’s newest “I Can Be…” career. Despina and Kelly petitioned Mattel...

    Architect Barbie Has Arrived!

    Posted on September 1, 2011 | No Comments
    The long-awaited Architect Barbie debuted to the public on August 15th and arrived in our office the same day. Despina Stratigakos, BWAF Advisor, and Kelly Hayes McAlonie, President Elect of AIANYS, championed Architect as Barbie’s newest “I Can Be…” career. Despina and Kelly petitioned Mattel...

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  • BWAF Blog is a column by guest contributors that focuses exclusively on women as builders, creators, planners, writers and shapers of our built environment.

    Bubriski on Barbie

    Posted on March 14, 2011 | No Comments
    BWAF Blog is a column by guest contributors that focuses exclusively on women as builders, creators, planners, writers and shapers of our built environment.

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