Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Its mission is rooted in understanding related challenges, fostering commitment and action, and supporting diverse future generations.

The EDI Knowledge Community is dedicated to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity within the architectural profession and beyond. 

  • Equity – Means a condition is level and impartial. Acknowledging an uneven playing field, recognizing inherent power differentials and disparate treatment based on identity.
  • Diversity – Mix of different kinds of people. Identity markers, such as gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability.
  • Inclusion – Creates an environment in which everyone is able to equally contribute to discussions and decision-making and have the ability to help change systems.

Download a pdf with the Challenge Action Items here.

Pledge now by filling out this Jotform! The sooner you make the pledge the sooner we can all make a difference!

Congratulations to the 2024 J.E.D.I. firm awardees

The Challenge

The AIA Connecticut  Challenge is designed to inspire AIA Connecticut member firms to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in their firms and the profession as a whole.

The Challenge is open to firms of all sizes and locations within the State of Connecticut – participation is optional. It provides AIA Connecticut member firms with a roadmap to achieve both short-term and long-term results.

This initiative aligns with Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Order No. 24-2, issued on July 16, 2024, which established the Connecticut Office of Equity and Opportunity to promote equity and inclusion within state government. The Challenge reflects Connecticut’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across various sectors, including architecture.

Join the firms who have made the pledge:
  • Amenta Emma Architects
  • Centerbrook Architects
  • CPG Architects
  • Crosskey Architects
  • Dean Sakamoto Architects, LLC
  • Doyle | Coffin Architecture
  • Fellner Architects
  • Fuss & O’Neill
  • Goren Architecture + Design
  • Happy Haus Design
  • Hoffmann Architects
  • Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC
  • Integrated Design and Construction
  • JCJ Architecture
  • John Jones Architect
  • Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
  • Kenneth Boroson Architects
  • Lyonsplain Architecture
  • Maier Design Group, LLC
  • Newman Architects
  • Patriquin Architects
  • Perkins Eastman
  • Pickard Chilton
  • Pirie Associates
  • QA+M Architecture
  • Ramiz Khoda Consulting & Design, LLC
  • Rountree Architects
  • Studio Q Architecture
  • Svigals + Partners
  • TLB Architecture
  • The S/L/A/M Collaborative
  • TSKP Studio

These guides will help you make the business and professional case for ensuring that your organization meets the career development, professional environment, and cultural awareness expectations of current and future employees and clients.

The EDI Committee has posed the question,
"Where are we with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in 2024?"
The following Architalks are designed to provoke thought, provide guidance, and inspire action.

The Evolution and Future of DE&I with guest speaker Andréa Hawkins

Build Together: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Construction with guest speaker Vincencia “Vee” Adusei