"Pioneering Women of American Architecture is a collection of original profiles of women who have made important contributions to American architecture. All of these women were born before 1940, at a time when women struggled both to be allowed entry into the architectural profession and to be recognized for their work. Yet as these profiles show, each of these women has made significant individual and collective contributions to the history of American architecture and the built environment. Pioneering Women is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and architecture devotees. It represents thousands of hours of primary research and is among the largest initiatives focused exclusively on women’s contributions to the built environment in the United States."