We recently added a Social Justice Resources page to our website. One of the categories on this page is Equitable Practice. Today we’ll focus on the AIA Guides for Equitable Practice.
The Guides for Equitable Practice, done in partnership with the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota, and the American Institute of Architects’ Equity and the Future of Architecture Committee (EQFA), are a vital part of AIA’s long-term commitment to lead efforts that ensure the profession of architecture is as diverse as the nation we serve. Our own Karen Williams, AIA Eugene, was a member of the AIA Equity and the Future of Architecture (EQFA) Steering Group that lead the development of the guides.
These guides will help you make the business and professional case for ensuring that your organization meets the career development, professional environment, and cultural awareness expectations of current and future employees and clients. The guides are organized by chapter, as follows:
PART III
7 Managing a Career
8 Engaging Communities
9 Assessing & Measuring
PART I
0 Introduction
1 Intercultural Competence
2 Workplace Culture
3 Compensation
PART II
4 Recruitment & Retention
5 Negotiation
6 Building Relationships