About This Trend

Alejandro Aravena is a Chilean architect and executive director of the firm Elemental S.A. He is known for his innovative approaches to social housing and sustainable design, and he won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2016.

Aravena is currently trending due to his discussions on balancing housing demand and environmental goals, particularly his work on incremental solutions and net-zero concrete. His insights into architecture's role in addressing climate change and urban challenges have sparked significant interest in both architectural and environmental circles. .

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