The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities aims to transform the building industry through a commitment to design-centric strategy that directly links research outcomes to the development of new processes, systems, and products.

An annual lecture within the Harvard GSD Lecture Series intends to expose a large audience of students, faculty and members of the public to the importance of green design and planning.

Lord Foster has pioneered an integrated design approach driven by sustainability, winning hundreds of awards and international competitions. From airports, urban masterplans to cultural buildings and workplaces, the practice is renowned for its deftness at integrating advanced technology with cultural and environmental concerns.