Damon Rich ‘07

In the Architectural Record conversation, Damon, along with historians Dianne Harris and Louis P. Nelson, discussed white supremacy in the built environment and design education. In this fascinating exchange, the three describe the extent of the problem and their awakening to the issue—in Damon’s words, his “attempts to unlearn sanctioned ignorance about how goodies are allocated in this country"—and their shared goal of revealing the effects of whiteness and white supremacy through their work. It’s a fascinating read, with several references to the books that have shaped their understanding. Read the interview