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The Women in Architecture Collection features hundreds of books and resources by and about women in architecture and aims to ensure that library materials accurately represent the contributions of women to the architectural profession. This collection is essential for fostering a more inclusive and equitable understanding of architectural history and practice. The collection not only celebrates the achievements of women in architecture but also inspires future generations of female architects. By providing access to these resources, the library empowers all individuals to learn from the past, engage with the present, and shape the future of architecture.

Inspiring the next generation with a reflective library collection.

33% of women in CEAT believe diversity and inclusion could be improved by providing and promoting resources devoted to diversity for the OSU community

66% of women in CEAT personally experienced discrimination

33% of women in CEAT believe all members of the college community at OSU are treated equitably, regardless of gender

Cowboy Data Round-Up (CDR)"Campus Climate Survey - Students" https://ira.okstate.edu/cdr/cdrindex.html

Nearly 50% of students at the OSU School of Architecture are female.

Only 22% of practicing licensed architects in the US are women. 

Kendall A. Nicholson, "Measuring Progress on Gender in Architecture." ACSA, (June 2020), https://www.acsa-arch.org/resource/where-are-the-women-measuring-progress-on-gender-in-architecture-2/

How can we help bridge the school-to-work gap?

Representation of women in the profession is one action we can take to help support graduating women to enter the profession. 

We created the Women in Architecture collection to address a critical gap in library materials reflecting the women in our school.