The laureates of this year’s Global Award for Sustainable Architecture were announced during a festive award ceremony in Venice. We are pleased to announce that the publication showcasing the outstanding work of the winners is now available. Congratulations to Andrés Jaque, Wesam Al Asali, Iyas Shahin, Ciro Pirondi – Jana Revedin, President of the Award – Marina Tabassum – Benoit Bazin, CEO of the official partner Saint Gobain – Klaus Loenhart (from left to right).
We are delighted that the ArchiTangle team attended the ceremony, followed by a book signing that sparked engaging conversations among all participants. In this text, we seize the opportunity to introduce the distinguished winners and provide you with a glimpse into the book.
In promoting the sustainability principles of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, architectural education plays a key role. Through four main educational categories, this publication shows how education, characterized by the dissemination of knowledge, aligns with the principles of the Award.
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Iyas Shahin and Wesam Al Asali (IWLab), Damascus
Take a journey into the innovative approach of Iyas Shahin and Wesam Al Asali of IWlab in Syria, winners of this year’s Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™. See how their work blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, creating solutions that resonate with both sustainability and social impact. Through their active engagement with the architectural heritage of Syria and the social and economic environment, Shahin and Asali ensure that each project goes beyond mere construction technology to address the deeper needs of the population.
Featured Projects
Informality for Reconstruction: A possible Partnership?
Alternative Skies: Vaulting and Earthen Structures
Making: Crafts and Material Cultures
Andrés Jaque, New York
The visionary approach of Spanish architect Andrés Jaque, founder of the Office for Political Innovation (OFFPOLINN), earned him the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ 2024. Jaque promotes critical thinking and negotiates the coexistence of different actors and lifestyles through his teaching and environmental activism. He challenges future architects to explore the political and social dimensions of architecture and to advocate for inclusivity, equality and justice.
Featured Projects
Reggio School
Rambla Climate-House
Rolling House for the Rolling Society
Klaus K. Loenhart, Graz
Klaus K. Leonhart, Director of the Institute of Architecture and Landscape (IA&L), is another wonderful recipient of the 2024 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture. Explore how Leonhart’s innovative approach combines research, design, and social engagement to exemplify a holistic vision of ecological design rooted in the interconnectedness of all live forms. Delve deeper into the complex relationships between landscape, biodiversity, and human habitation that Klaus K. Leonhart offers.
Featured Projects
Grüne Erde Breathing Headquarters
City of Palmas Forest Co-Habitation
Breathe.Austria
Ciro Pirondi, São Paulo
Ciro Pirondi is another recipient of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture. At the Escola da Cidade, Pirondi’s pioneering contributions transcend the traditional boundaries of academia. Through hands-on and interdisciplinary learning experiences, Escola da Cidade students explore different cultures and places, gaining a sophisticated and critical understanding of materials, building processes, diverse cultures, and ultimately themselves.
Featured Projects
Escola da Cidade
Social Pavilion
Training Center for Teachers
Marina Tabassum, Dhaka
Congratulations on the 2024 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture to Marina Tabassum. She goes beyond traditional boundaries to address both constructive challenges and broader issues of ecological crisis, unequal access to resources, and the depletion of common land.
“By collaborating and listening, we can understand the people’s needs, which in turn helps in developing the programs. Participatory projects are always developed through engagement with the local communities through several workshops.” – Marina Tabassum
Featured Projects
Khudi Bari
Women Led Community Center
Hamidur Rahman Community Center
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