ExPloring Creative Futures
All are welcome! Please join RSA US and the Yale Women in Architecture Student Chapter for a hybrid event dedicated to illuminating the diverse career paths available within the creative industries.
The Last gathering at the Rubin
All are welcome! Please join us in gathering for conversation and networking. The Rubin is permanently closing its doors on October 6, 2024. Celia Imrey (M Arch ‘93), Nathan Rich, M Arch ‘08) and Miriam Peterson (M Arch ‘08) will be giving tours of the spaces they designed
Alternative Modes of Practice PANEL DISCUSSION
Please join YWA Student Chapter for a panel discussion on Alternative Modes of Practice. The in-person panel will discuss the impact of their architectural education and the route that they’ve taken into less traditional modes of architectural practice.
YWA Mentorship in 2024
Please join the YWA Mentorship 2024 info session, hosted in collaboration with Cross Campus a virtual session on mentoring at Yale.
YWA Fall Meetup
Please join us for our upcoming Fall Meetup, an informal get-together in Byrant Park.
YWA Summer MeeTup
Please join us for our upcoming General Meeting, this event will be discussing the future of Yale Women in Architecture, as well as upcoming events.
YWA General Meeting
Please join us for our upcoming General Meeting, this event will be discussing the future of Yale Women in Architecture, as well as upcoming events.
Rethinking Contemporary Practice
This panel is a follow up to a previous panel discussion, "Architectural Work and Activism,” which compared educational and professional environments.
This one includes panelists who are testing different approaches to architectural work in firms of various kinds and sizes, in all cases putting in place approaches that offer more reward, relevance, and empowerment.
Architectural Work and Activism
This panel, consisting of women at various stages of their careers, will reflect on their various experiences in the field and how these have shaped their efforts to change both architectural education and the profession to be more relevant and equitable.
YWA 2022 Kickoff Meeting
Join us for updates and news, including our new website, changes to the Facebook page, and a discussion on the possibilities for in-person events.
We have lots planned for 2022 so please join and help plan our roster of events, or to say hello and stay connected in your network! Mark your calendars!
STUDIO VISITS: WEST COAST PRACTICES
Yale Women in Architecture presents: STUDIO VISITS: WEST COAST PRACTICES
Teaching Practice I Practice Teaching
Yale Women in Architecture presents: Teaching Practice I Practice Teaching.
Panelists: Marion Weiss, Lise-Anne Couture, Lane Rick, Brittany Utting.
Moderated by Nina Rappaport.
Equality in Design PANEL CONVERSATION
What is Allyship in architecture, both in words and actions?
Whether you identify with a particular privilege or as a minority, whether you are a student, practitioner, and/or academic, our aspiration is that the panel will show us ways to continue to shape our industry. Our panel will discuss some successes and challenges of Allyship, please join us for this important event!
YWA STUDIO VISITS
New York-based architects from our membership will present their work and career path with follow-up in-depth conversations.
Understanding Contemporary Shifts in the Residential Industry: New Practices
Home improvements represent a $400b/year industry in the United States* of which 80% are initiated and managed by women.** Panelists will share valuable insights into practices that reposition client involvement to improve the design and overall experience. Join us for a lively discussion exploring new research and results.
YEAR-END CELEBRATION
Join us to honor our undaunted panel organizers, share, and lift our glasses to a great year.
Practicing Architecture: An International Perspective
How can we gain insights into the similarities and differences of architectural practices across an international spectrum?
Check out the websites of our remarkable panelists and moderator. They will engage in a pivotal discussion from their perspectives of living and/or working in Poland, Hungary, Japan, India, China, Portugal and Burundi.
Aligning Architecture with Social Change
The first step of design is listening. As we design our spaces and places, how are the calls for systemic change galvanizing communities and various departments at Yale? YWA and The Yale Schwarzman Center invite you to a salon to share perspectives on how the built environment can listen and respond to the communities that shape them.
Panel Discussion 2: Alternate Careers to Architecture: the Visual Arts
Hosted by YWA in conjunction with the Yale School of Architecture. Alumni from YSoA will discuss their paths from architecture to their alternate careers in various Visual Arts fields.
The Panel will discuss careers such as Fine Art/ Sculpture/ Film/ Installation Design
Panel Discussion 1: Alternative Careers to Architecture: the Visual Arts
Hosted by YWA in conjunction with the Yale School of Architecture. Alumni from YSoA will discuss their paths from Master of Architecture degrees to their alternate careers in various Visual Arts fields.
The Panel will discuss careers such as Fine Art/Film/Installation Design/Sculpture
Yale's Equality in Design: Disrupting Past Normalities
Yale Architecture Equality in Design group is only a few years old. Founded by students that hoped to supplement their education with other relevant topics, it has been maintained as a platform that aims to amplify a multitude of voices. EiD also kicked off several initiatives and projects concerned with equity and equality among other relevant conversations happening today.
Our conversation will give new students, current students, faculty, alumni, and friends an opportunity to hear about EiD and learn how we can become a part of making student and alumni experiences better for all.
Attendees MUST Register in advance for this meeting
Panelists:
Maya Alexander M. Arch 2015
Elisa Iturbe - M. Arch 2015
Rhea Schmid - M. Arch 2020
Dominiq Oti - M. Arch 2022
Lilly Agutu - M. Arch 2022
Panel Discussion: Practice + Family
Via ZOOM, members of YWA will share their experiences in the profession and beyond with students, faculty, and guests. This event is co-sponsored by Equity in Design, YSoA.
YWA updates and conversation
Join us for leadership updates, volunteering opportunities, news from the YSoA, sharing and networking. We will also be discussing YWA communications platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Panel Discussion: Alternative Careers to Architecture & the Visual Arts
Hosted by YWA in conjunction with the Yale School of Architecture. Alumni from YSoA will discuss their paths from Master of Architecture degrees to their alternate careers in various professional fields.
The Panel will discuss careers such as Construction Management//Real Estate Development//Sustainability Consulting//Curtain Wall Design//Product Design.
Still Together!
All are welcome!
Please join us for a virtual gathering on May 1st
for conversation and networking.
March Mixer: hosted by Brandt : Haferd - now online via ZOOM
We have a special event this ‘Third Wednesday’ for our monthly NYC gatherings - that all can attend. Please join us for a Show & Tell in preparation for Yale’s ROOM(s) exhibition hosted by Brandt Knapp (‘10) of Brandt : Haferd - Now Online via ZOOM
February Mixer
All welcome!
Rubin Museum of Art, Cafe Serai
150 West 17th St, NY NY 10011
Join us for cocktails and conversation every 3rd Weds. of the month at the RMA
RSVP not required.