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171: 2024 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Honoree Douglas Ito, FAIA
How can architects use their work and voice to drive social justice, create a positive impact on the community, and inspire the next generation of leaders?
On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we celebrate Douglas Ito, the 2024 recipient of the AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. As a managing member of SMR Architects in Seattle, Douglas has been a driving force in the creation of over 2,800 affordable housing units, including 1,300 units dedicated to permanent supportive housing.
First, Douglas outlines his journey into architecture as an Asian American and how his career at SMR Architects has…
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