A collaborative research team initiated and led by Masoud Akbarzadeh, the director of the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory and assistant professor of architecture at the Weitzman School of Design, created an ultra-thin hollow glass structure, which spans 10.5 feet.
Formed in 2007, the collaboration of African American women, active in various aspects of the profession, aims to increase the number of architects of color.
The namesake managing principal and principal of Hawthorne, Calif.–based Brooks + Scarpa, renowned for their work in architecture, sustainable design, and affordable housing, are the recipients of the Institute’s highest honor.