Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation

The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation is working to change the culture of the building industry so that women's work, whether in contemporary practices or within historical narratives, is acknowledged, respected and valued. BWAF achieves its mission by documenting women’s work, educating the public, and transforming industry practice through collaborations with museums, professional organizations, and other groups in the areas of architecture, design, landscape, engineering, technology, real estate, and construction. BWAF is a national research and educational non-profit 501(c) (3) organization.

Dynamic National Archive - an online collection of over 1200 names that keeps growing, and preserves the legacies of the women who have shaped the American built environment. http://www.bwaf.org/dna/

 Museum Programs – includes an annual Women of Architecture series in collaboration with the National Building Museum, and previously at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum.  http://bwaf.org/category/museum-events/

 The Industry Leaders Roundtable – participants include principals and partners of the nations largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms. The Roundtable is dedicated to advancing women leaders in the building industry. http://bwaf.org/roundtable/roundtable-about/

Career Opportunities

BWAF is currently looking for a new Director. For more information, click here.

BWAF is also accepting applications for Fall 2012 Internships.

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