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What's it like to create a profile?

Welcome to the successor of the Directory of African American Architects. This new site promises more data a broader reach and the best possible accuracy currently available. If you had a listing in the previous directory and entered it prior to February 2021 when NOMA became the steward then you'll need to create a brand new profile. Now is the perfect time!

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Bibliography
directory history
06.01.2020

Bibliography

Books, journals, articles from the original Directory of African American Architects

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DAAA - How We Prepared the First Directory
directory history
02.01.2020

DAAA - How We Prepared the First Directory

We set out to prepare the first directory of African American Architects in late 1989. Our goal was to substantiate with statistics what we and others had concluded on the basis of anecdote: that African American architects considered themselves underrepresented in a largely "white gentleman's profession."

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DAAA - Criteria
directory history
04.01.2020

DAAA - Criteria

Although each state and territorial jurisdiction regulates its own standards and requirements for professional registration, each defines the architect similarly.

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Welcome to Our Site!

Welcome to Our Site!

Welcome to the Directory of Diverse Architects and Designers. This is the current total of U.S.-licensed African American Architects who have submitted. Since we are in the midst of transitioning to a new and improved website and database, this is a combination of the previous directory and entries from the new directory. Check out the FAQ or contact us if you have questions about the data.