Multiple MIT alumnae were featured in the The Women Who Changed Architecture, recently published by Princeton Architectural Press.
Featured alumnae include: Marion Mahoney Griffin, Mary Otis Stevens B.Arch 1956, Astra Zarina B.Arch ‘55, Neri Oxman PhD ‘10, and Katherine Chia M.Arch ‘91. Various former faculty and associates of the Department were also featured, including: Amale Andraos, Dr. Phyllis Lambert, Denise Scott Brown, Julie Snow, Patricia Patkau, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Elizabeth Diller, Julie Eizenberg, Marion Weiss, Brigitte Shim, Lisa Iwamoto, and Jeanne Gang. Meejin Yoon, former Head of the Department, was also prominently featured.
A short description of the book (from Princeton Architectural Press) is posted below;
A visual and global chronicle of the triumphs, challenges, and impact of over 100 women in architecture, from early practitioners to contemporary leaders.
Marion Mahony Griffin passed the architectural licensure exam in 1898 and created exquisite drawings that buoyed the reputation of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her story is one of the many told in The Women Who Changed Architecture, which sets the record straight on the transformative impact women have made on architecture. With in-depth profiles and stunning images, this is the most comprehensive look at women in architecture around the world, from the nineteenth century to today. Discover contemporary leaders, like MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, spearheading sustainable design initiatives, reimagining cities as equitable spaces, and directing architecture schools. An essential read for architecture students, architects, and anyone interested in how buildings are created and the history behind them.