Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Data

We invite UK architects to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) survey. Here you can find the anonymised data we have collected.

It is important to note that EDI survey data may vary from Architects Register data. This is because every architect must provide certain, legally recognised information as part of the registration process. In contrast the EDI survey is voluntary, reflects how architects self-identify and includes different categories.

We recognise the importance of being as transparent as possible with information we hold. We hope this data is useful to policy makers and those that are able to effect social change. It also enables us to ensure our ways of working are in line with the Equality Act and as free from discrimination as possible.

The EDI survey has recently been revised so that the gender and sexuality categories are more inclusive. It has also being expanded to include socio-economic information as we feel this is an important trend to monitor. As we collect new data we will update the information here.

The information below is accurate as of 1 December 2024 and the next update will be 20 January 2025.

The survey is compulsory for all architects, although ‘prefer not to say’ options are available for those who do not wish to give EDI data. We currently hold EDI data for 95.1% of the Register.