The RAIC announced MGA| Michael Green Architecture as the recipient of the RAIC 2021 Architectural Firm Award. The Award recognizes the achievements of a firm for its quality of architecture, service to clients, and innovations in practice. It also takes into account the firm?s contribution to architectural education and professional organizations, as well as public recognition.
Oregon State University Forest Science Complex ? Peavy Hall
Exterior
Photo credit: Josh Partee
Beyond the four Governor General?s Medals for Architecture and the two RAIC Awards for Architectural Innovation, MGA| Michael Green Architecture is recognized for their sustainable architecture and developing carbon-neutral buildings with advanced wood construction.
Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon ? Exterior Photo credit: Ed White
The firm was founded in 2012 by Michael Green, who is known for his research, leadership, and expertise in the tall wood movement and building with timber products. Green’s work in mass timber construction is evident in both the firm’s practice and in academic theory, with Green authoring ?The Case for Tall Wood Buildings? and popularizing the phrase ?mass timber.? Michael continued to share his passion for the environment and the case for building with wood through his 2013 TED Talk, Why We Should Build Wooden Skyscrapers.
The Dock Building ? Exterior Dusk View
Photo credit: Ema Peter
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