Browse our broad and deep editorial archive – over a decade of opinion & reflection, interpretation & provocation. There is a lot of content, so keep scrolling to see all the areas to explore, and click through to see the full suite of material in each section.
opinion
The missing part of the design process
White whales and post occupancy evaluations
Misplaced priorities
Reporting an employer to Fair Work
Integrative briefing and mental wellbeing
Caring for ourselves as we co-design for mental health
Parenthood – what’s design got to do with it?
Congratulations Maggie Edmond
equity in practice
Practices of all sizes and types to share their experiences and expertise to help consolidate collective knowledge and support others on the path to a more equitable profession.
research
resource lists
Considered collections of guides, tools and information on key topics.
readings
Explore the Parlour reading lists – hand-picked personal recommendations from experts in their field.
tips & advice
reviews
design for equity
How can the built environment professions contribute to creating a more equitable, inclusive and just community? What is potential for the social impact, and how can this be realised?
interviews
building the archive
The contemporary project of increasing equity and visibility includes remembering and learning from those who have gone before us. A very incomplete archive of past women and equity initiatives in architecture.
Making Space
“It is hands-down the best history of women architects I’ve ever read.”
No documents – no history
Prioritising the archiving of professional work by women is essential if we’re to change the narrative and include multiple stories in our histories.
Vale Wendy Lovelace
Marion Lucy Mahony’s List
parlour reading room
Welcome to our take on the book club – six themes with carefully curated reading lists and facilitation questions.
stepping up
Practical approaches to improving equity in architecture and built environment practices.
letters to my younger self
Our letter writers reflect on their professional lives. They offer advice and anecdotes on navigating study and work, and balancing it with other pursuits and commitments.
in conversation
Long form conversations canvassing life and work in architecture and the built environment with established figures.
home/work
Our series from the midst of the pandemic – reflecting on new work paradigms and the challenges and joy of remote work and moments of invention and generosity.
leading change
The women at the forefront of our organisations and institutions share their thoughts on leadership and the experiences that have shaped them.
the path ahead
Those with experience of living and working through economic downturns to share their wisdom and advice with younger practitioners.
action in the field
Documenting some of the many groups and projects that aim to increase diversity and equity in the architecture…
