“Women are the real architects of society,” wrote Harriett Beecher Stowe in “Household Papers and Stories” in 1896. With a firm belief in that statement, I would submit that, “Mothers are the real designers of humanity.” At its core, Ms. Stowe’s quotation means that women are the creators of culture, while mine suggests that ourContinue reading “Women are the Architects of Society”
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Why “The Three Aspens?”
Why “The Three Aspens?” Since I launched this consultancy, folks often inquire about the name, and hashtag#NationalArborDay seems the perfect date to offer an explanation. Some will already know this, but to many it will be a new story. The “Three” is easy; this honors my three children … my most cherished ‘designs’ … theContinue reading “Why “The Three Aspens?””
Happy Birthday AIA!
Happy 167th Birthday, AIA! The American Institute of Architects started with an invitation from Richard Upjohn, the architect of New York’s Trinity Church and many other notable religious facilities. He asked his colleagues to gather in his office on February 23, 1857. In response, 12 architects joined Upjohn to form the organization that would bringContinue reading “Happy Birthday AIA!”
Celebrating Women Leaders in Architecture
Applauding the ‘Elite Eight’ (and I don’t mean basketball)! Ten years now separate me from my AIA presidency, and I have remained rather silent in the decade since. Yet, a host of topics have stimulated my mind, stirred my soul, and touched my heart, reminding me that only by being involved, active, and engaged inContinue reading “Celebrating Women Leaders in Architecture”
Worrying for Winter
Winter, I worry for you! Increasingly, winters are shorter than ever and warmer than ever, or feel like a perpetual fall as in this past season. For me, this seeming reality is one of the saddest consequences of climate change. (Yes, I genuinely love winter.) During a recent church event, an ice-breaker had everyone moveContinue reading “Worrying for Winter”
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