Research

design industry is lacking diversity

essence of design is wrapped up in design complexities

early signs of architecture at different points in history signifies we've always had design sensibilities

Industrial Revolution had a major impact on architecture in terms of access to technology, materials and information

thesis: the inclusion of diverse perspectives and intellectual properties can better address complexities in the design process

the Western society has undergone 3 Industrial Revolutions which changed how large scale structures and communities are built

we are currently in the 4th which is the Information Era characterized by the physical and the digital

architectural practice/education largely Eurocentric and fails to address cultural richness of Black architecture

Black Americans and African architecture centered around the inhabitants and their lifestyle/socialized structures

women and minorities of color experience institutional and workplace discrimination

architecture can advance social justice through designing equitable shelter

implementing support programs for designers of color to develop an inclusive educational/professional culture

educating youth interested in STEM subjects in low-income and underfunded urban communities so they have the same opportunities as wealthier and/or white counterparts

doing so will help designers embrace design complexities that arise during the design process and inspire new designers to bring their creative excellence to the field