1. Foster + Partners – Renowned for sustainable and green building designs, they have created iconic structures such as the Gherkin in London and Apple Park in California.
2. BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group – Known for their innovative and sustainable designs, they have designed projects such as the Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen.
3. Snøhetta – Their designs focus on sustainability and integration with nature, with notable projects including the Oslo Opera House and the Underwater Restaurant in Norway.
4. Renzo Piano Building Workshop – They have a strong commitment towards sustainability and have designed numerous eco-friendly buildings like The Shard in London and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
5. Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning firm Shigeru Ban Architects specializes in sustainable and disaster relief architecture. Their notable projects include the Paper Church in Japan and the Cardboard Cathedral in New Zealand.
6. Zaha Hadid Architects – Known for their innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, some notable projects include the Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan and the London Aquatics Centre.
7. Henning Larsen Architects – Their designs often incorporate sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Notable projects include the Moesgaard Museum in Denmark and the Siemens HQ in Germany.
8. Studio Gang – With a focus on sustainable and socially responsible architecture, they have designed buildings such as the Aqua Tower in Chicago and the American Museum of Natural History expansion in New York.
9. MVRDV – Known for their innovative and sustainable approach, they have designed projects such as the Markthal in Rotterdam and the Tianjin Binhai Library in China.
10. Elemental – Led by architect Alejandro Aravena, Elemental focuses on social and sustainable architecture. Notable projects include the “half a good house” housing project in Chile and the UC Innovation Center in Chile.