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Building Equality in Architecture North

 
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Building Equality in Architecture (BEA) is a volunteer-run organization made up of architects, designers, leaders, and entrepreneurs creating opportunities for community-building, advocacy, networking, and mentorship.

We believe that empowering women in the design community improves and enriches the practice of architecture, the quality of the built environment, and ultimately, the human experience.

We are committed to creating lasting systemic and transformational change with purpose-driven action, openness, compassion, and respect for diverse perspectives.

BEA currently includes chapters in Northern Canada (BEANorth), Toronto (BEAT), Atlantic Canada (BEAA) and the Prairies (BEAP & BEACalgary).


Zhitooying naasaab wii zhi nsidwaab njigaadeg wiigwaamkeng (giiwednong).

Building Equality in Architecture (BEA) est une organisation gérée par des bénévoles composée d'architectes, de designers, de dirigeants et d'entrepreneurs créant des opportunités de développement communautaire, de promotion, de réseautage et de mentorat.

Nous pensons que l'autonomisation des femmes dans la communauté du design améliore et enrichit la pratique de l'architecture, la qualité de l'environnement bâti et, en fin de compte, l'expérience humaine.

Nous nous engageons à créer un changement systémique et transformationnel durable avec une action axée sur les objectifs, l'ouverture, la compassion et le respect des diverses perspectives.

BEA comprend des chapitres dans le nord du Canada (BEANorth), Toronto (BEAT), le Canada Atlantique (BEAA) et les Prairies (BEAP et BEACalgary).

 

NEWS


Join BEA(N) for a Social Mixer and Networking Event being held at the Alibi Room during Day 2 of the OAA Conference being held in Sudbury on Thursday June 22,2023 from 4:30 - 7:00 pm We look forward to seeing you there!

 

RECENT NEWS


Shannon Bassett Receives ACSA Award

Shannon Bassett- BEA(N) Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair and Asst. Prof of Architecture at the McEwen School of Architecture at Laurentian University received as part of the ACSA 2023 Architectural Education Awards, the Diversity Achievement Award Honourable Mention for Building Equality(ies) in Architecture North - BEA(N) for the Coalition Building Category.

 

“I have been fortunate to have worked with amazing students and exceptional young women in BEA(N) Building Equality in Architecture North. Building Equality in Architecture North. I am excited to attend the ACSA111 Annual Meeting in St. Louis to receive my award and to present the projects in a research session in a themed session in March.” - Shannon Bassett

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Blog Post

Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post about the start of BEA[North] !

 

International Women’s Day: Instagram Campaign

In celebration of International Women’s Day, BEA[N] launched an Instagram Campaign sharing informative resources, infographics and toolkits on Women in Design.

Zoom Mixer: International Women’s Day

Heather Dubbledam, Simona Sund, Carolyn Moss, and Amber Salach speak about their experience in architecture, their favourite projects, and share their perspectives on mentorship, work-life balance, and confidence in the workplace.

 
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2020: Annual Women in Design Exhibition

In celebration of International Women’s day, the annual Women in Design Exhibition showcases a collection of works from women in design, within the Northern Community.

2021: Annual Women in Design Exhibition

A Covid-19 adapted celebration of International Women’s day, the annual Women in Design Exhibition showcases a collection of works from women in design, within the Northern Community. This year featured on the BEA[N] Instagram page.

 

City Dreamer’s: Film Screening

City Dreamer’s examines the changing urban environment and four trailblazing women architects who have been working, observing and thinking about the transformations shaping the cities of today and tomorrow for over 70 years. Discussion with the Director, Joseph Hillel, Dr. Jennifer Johnson, Associate Professor, Chair Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Shannon Bassett, Assistant Professor of Architecture