Celebrating People Of Colour Within The Architecture Industry, Ft. Savannah Williams

Representation in architecture affects who feels welcome, who stays and who sees a future for themselves in the profession.

Stephen Drew speaks with Savannah Williams of POC in Architecture about representation, black architects, imposter syndrome, practice culture, institutions, community and how the industry can better support people of colour.

The conversation covers:

• Why POC in Architecture was created
• What representation statistics reveal about the profession
• How imposter syndrome can affect people in minority positions
• What architecture practices and employees can do to improve inclusion
• Why community and institutional change both matter

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Celebrating People Of Colour Within The Architecture Industry

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to POC in Architecture
• 05:00 Representation, statistics and why the platform started
• 10:00 Imposter syndrome and experiences of being in the minority
• 15:00 What practices and employees can do to improve inclusion
• 20:00 Related initiatives, community work and wider support
• 25:00 Institutions, change and working from multiple angles
• 30:00 Community power and closing reflections

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