Research can be hard to justify, even in an industry that prides itself oh results. Regardless of whether success is measured in portfolio-perfect pictures or kilowatts of energy savings, innovation in architecture wouldn't happen without individuals willing to put themselves out there. It is this dogged spirit of purpose-driven risk-taking that jurors Marc Fornes, Joyce Hwang, aia, and Steven Rainville, aia, chose to celebrate in this year's R+D Awards. From iao submissions, they identified nine projects-one first award, two awards, and six citations-crafted by teams that are blazing trails in the built environment, with little more than conviction as their guide.
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