Toward a More Just Design Studio: Analyzing Power Dynamics in Studio Spaces

As architecture programs seek to provide more equitable and inclusive cultures, the time has come for us to question the design studio typology, so prevalent and historically grounded within North American programs. This webinar presents survey-based research on the efficacy of spatial and social elements of design studios. The work seeks a critically reflective look at the power dynamics of our learning communities. Cross-referencing survey results with demographic data on the participants reveals how learning experiences vary intensely across identities. Faculty, administrators, and researchers interested in power dynamics, the effectiveness of design learning spaces, or simply critiquing the design of an architecture studio are invited to join us for the presentation and group discussions.