6 architectural projects that rise above the rest

See the full list of honorees in Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards in the architecture category.

The architecture category of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honors buildings that have a positive impact, whether through sustainability, energy efficiency, or accessibility. The 2024 winner, Step(1) Housing, from the Office of Charles F. Bloszies, is a Bay Area housing development that takes advantage of the speed of modular building without sacrificing the comfort of residents. It provides both transitional housing and support services for unhoused people. Read more about the winner here, and see all of the honorees below.