The architect was recognized for embodying similar values as the award’s namesake, a tireless proponent of climate-adaptive design and public education.
The winner in the fourth cycle of the Chicago-based awards program triumphed over finalist projects located in Houston, Medellín, Vancouver, and beyond.
Winning projects include the 19-story Ascent in Milwaukee and the Houston Endowment Headquarters by Kevin Daly Architects and Productura.
The founders of Rael San Fratello join the podcast to discuss their Teeter-Totter Wall at the U.S.–Mexico border, how 3D printing can be implemented into construction, and the relationship of art and architecture.