2019 R+D Awards

Introduction +  Jury

Introduction + Jury

From 89 submissions, the jury picked eight entries that prove architects can be at the helm of innovation, technology, and craft.

Award: Drywall Waste Block

Award: Drywall Waste Block

Washington State University's Taiji Miyasaka and David Drake develop a simple way to recycle and reuse a major source of waste from buildings.

Award: Performative Millwork at Alliance Theatre

Award: Performative Millwork at Alliance Theatre

Trahan Architects transforms a historic venue into an interactive destination made possible through the combination of artistry, design, and lasers.

Citation: Nest Tool Kit

Citation: Nest Tool Kit

To tackle the homeless epidemic in Los Angeles, Brooks + Scarpa and Plant Prefab develop a customizable system that also meets code.

Citation: Uber Sky Tower

Citation: Uber Sky Tower

Creativity and attention to detail define this Pickard Chilton and Arup entry to an invited competition.

Citation: Uplift Tech Cabinet

Citation: Uplift Tech Cabinet

This elegant design solution by Robern impressed the R+D jury with its utility and minimalism.

Honorable Mention: Moon Village

Honorable Mention: Moon Village

Innovation knows no geographic bounds in this collaboration by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the European Space Agency, the MIT Media Lab, and the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Honorable Mention: Post Occupancy Data Device

Honorable Mention: Post Occupancy Data Device

From hardware to software, LMN Architects has developed and designed a platform to help document the performance of buildings upon their completion.

Honorable Mention: Slide

Honorable Mention: Slide

In a region prone to natural and anthropogenic disasters, Rios Clementi Hale Studios formulates an idea to stabilize steep terrain.

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