Welcome to Gendersite

The definitive online resource for gender and the built environment

GENDERSITE EVENT: Thursday October 2nd at the Octagon, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Campus

• Keynote speech by Ruth Reed, President Elect of the Royal Institute of British Architects • Opportunity to try out Gendersite, and ask questions on gender and built environment issues • Stalls showcasing work by built environment and equalities organisations • Exhibition of work by women architects • Guided tours of the local area • Judging of the SAFE art competition • Evening reception and networking •

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Sex and the City: Gender & the Built Environment free training sessions

Free training sessions to support the launch of Gendersite taking place at various venues in London: 16th September as part of Urban Design Week, 9th & 28th October as part of the UrbanBuzz Launch Pad

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Everyone involved in the built environment world tries to meet the needs of their clients. Child-sized furniture is designed for nurseries, disabled parking bays are located next to entrances, sheltered housing sites are planned near post offices and shops. However people are often unaware of the needs of a majority of the population; women. With the introduction of the Gender Equality Duty there is now a legal obligation to consider those needs.

Gendersite provides a route to all the information needed to gain a better understanding of gender issues in the built environment. The site lists books, bibliographies, broadcasts, conference papers, journals, reports, unpublished PhDs and more. Just choose the keyword (from the drop-down menu) that is most relevant to your project or area of interest.

We welcome your feedback on the website. Please also send us links to any research not yet included in our database. Email gendersite@wds.org.uk

This project was supported by the UCL-led UrbanBuzz Programme, within which UEL is a prime partner

The Women's Library, Wright & Wright Architects. Photo: Women's Design Service