Race & Architecture in America: Web Resources and Organizations

ACSA statement addressing racial injustice with links to resources.

Survey on the state of diversity in architecture conducted by the AIA in 2015.

Statement from AIA regarding racial equity in architecture with links to resources.

Statement from the Architectural League of New York with a comprehensive list of resources and articles, many of which are included in this guide as well.

A collection of short essays that put Black lives at the center of our thinking about architecture and its history.

On JSTOR; requires UCID login

From Architectural Record

From Architectural Record

ADPSR works for peace, environmental protection, ecological building, social justice, and the development of healthy communities.

A nonprofit that advocates for gender equity and diversity in the architecture profession.

A platform founded by Pascale Sablan, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, Beyond the Built Environment commits to showcasing contributions by Black architects through exhibitions, curated lectures, and documentaries.

A global collective of Black designers, artists, and makers, which strives to cultivate a more equitable and inclusive culture within creative industries by fostering new relationships and business and highlighting the expertise of Black creatives.

A social networking group for women of color.

Nonprofit founded in 2011 by interior designer Kimberly Ward to promote designers of color, support business development initiatives, and provide opportunities and resources to help Black designers thrive.

Comprising Black creatives from architects and designers to artists and activists, BlackSpace is dedicated to defining, creating, and protecting Black environments through initiatives such as involvement in traditionally Black neighborhoods and cross-disciplinary events to help “realize a future where Black people, Black spaces, and Black culture matter and thrive.”

Twitter directory of people of color in the design industry.

Associate interior designer at Rockwell Group Kamille Glenn founded the Designer’s Workshop as a collective to unite people of color in any 3D-design disciplines, including architecture and design, and to shine a light on this underrepresented population through connectivity and collaboration.

Founded in 1971 by 12 African-American architects, who met at the national AIA Convention in Detroit that year and recognized the need to help foster the development of minority architects, NOMA showcases the work of Black architects through its publications and conferences.

Architects and interior, industrial, graphic, and fashion designers of any race, gender, or sexual identity are encouraged to become members of this national organization dedicated to championing diversity in creative disciplines.

Guide that explores the legacy of racism, social movements, and civil rights as they manifest in the built environment at the intersection of housing, transit, density, urban development, decay, and discrimination. Excellent links to articles and resources within.

Huge collection of resources, references, articles and think pieces on architecture and race.

Also includes landscape architects, interior designers, faculty and hard-to-find documents and information.