Designing with, Not for: Rethinking the Architect’s Role in Community Projects
January 16, 2026
In an era defined by climate urgency, racial reckoning, and economic disparity, the role of architects is undergoing a quiet… A Bold Reimagining of How Communities Grow
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The Just Communities Accredited Practitioner Course
October 29, 2025
Creating equitable and thriving communities requires more than good intentions, it requires practitioners who are equipped to put equity principles… 
How Collaboration Is Redefining the Architect’s Role
October 27, 2025
The lone “starchitect” sketching in isolation is becoming a relic. Today, the architect’s role is being reshaped by collaboration, across…