Perceived representation of women in architecture as presented in the AIA's Diversity in the Profession of Architecture survey ? click for larger image
But less than half of male respondents felt that women were underrepresented, and even fewer felt that women were given unequal pay or were less likely to be promoted.
The vast majority of all the respondents agreed that people of colour were significantly underrepresented.

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"Unlike with gender, both whites and people of colour clearly agree that people of colour are under-represented in the industry," said the AIA in its survey report. "Architects, industry leaders, and member associations could support a strategy for attracting people of colour to the profession." "As for bolstering representation of women architects in the industry, a strong commitment and strategy will be required to overcome possible resistance from those that don't believe it to be an issue."
Perceived factors contributing to an underrepresentation in architecture as presented in the AIA's Diversity in the Profession of Architecture survey ? click for larger image
The survey also asked both women and men why they thought there weren't more women in architecture.
Seventy per cent of female respondents said long hours made it difficult to start a family, 71 per cent blamed concerns over the work/life balance made possible by a car...