FUTURARC INTERVIEW
Regardless of our gender, being in a
profession that is directly responsible for shaping our environment, we have a far greater collective responsibility.
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limiting our experiences and not demonstrating our true capabilities as an individual professional. On the other hand, we sometimes have low self-confidence when it comes to field and site work as well as technical side of the work, unfortunately.
In our part of the world, the building process is still very hands-on, and most sites have a traditional outlook with harsh working conditions, having predominantly a male-dominated work force. In terms of stereotypes, typically, we believe that men can do well at such conditions and perform better at site work, or when it comes to technical issues, site and people, solving construction concerns and so on; whereas women’s self-confidence may hold them back, even though they have the skills and expertise.
I remember having similar feelings on my initial site visits, and I was afraid to ask the right questions and I didn’t want to show them that I may not be able to give answers to what they are seeking. I think naturally we are more reluctant in sharing ideas when it comes to a group discussion. But based on my own experience, eventually you would learn—you know that you have the expertise, and you need to cultivate people skills and the way you conduct at site—so what matters the most is to earn the trust and be part of the project team, and you won’t be treated based on your gender, but rather, as a team member who brings one’s own expertise and contribution to the process.
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10 SWP Lodge: The building is terraced and tucked into the sloping land to avoid unnecessary cutting and removal of earth
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