Why Equity Is Crucial to Your Firm's Success

摘要

According to Grandstaff-Rice, just as project teams need to include individuals of various skills and expertise, they should also include equal opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The future of the profession depends on it. Gender expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, religion, and socio-economic status all influence our point of view and in turn, our contributions at work and in society. The acknowledgment that architects can-and should-use their experiences and background to inform their work is catching on. They just need the chance to do so.