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Reconsidering architecture firm culture offers an opportunity to remake our offices as places of welcoming and belonging for all people, especially those with identities and experiences not widely represented in the field. Who is at the table / in the office / on the team directly affects what is being discussed and what solutions are being brought forward. From research to design decisions and community engagement, asking the right questions is key to identifying the best design solutions. As homogenous teams may limit what questions are asked, diverse teams add value, make firms more competitive by offering new insights and connections to diverse clients and communities, and result in richer and more responsive projects. Advocacy in Action Investing in Equity: Engaging with Policy Architects are well-situated to understand how policy takes shape in the built environment. On many occasions, firm leaders have access to elected officials and decision makers. An architect’s professional title and firm profile can lend legitimacy to feedback given on topics and help amplify the challenges or opportunities identified by local communities who may be impacted by the project. Being seen as a reliable and trusted partner of government agencies is another opportunity to build business and to influence what business as usual is.
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