Future Thinker
of the Year
Celebrating the students and recent graduates making waves in sustainable building
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Adam Bruce
Future Thinker of the Year
Master of Architecture (Professional) student at Victoria University of Wellington, Adam’s research explores scalable, low-carbon construction using natural materials and advanced fabrication techniques. His work bridges traditional and modern methods to support a more sustainable, equitable built environment.
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Jean-Luc Ellis
Emerging Leader
A University of Auckland law student and founder of three sustainability-focused companies, Jean-Luc is delivering real-world solutions for reducing waste and carbon in the construction sector. His work is driving innovation, education, and system change.
Mott MacDonald
Resene
Future Thinker of the Year 2024
Widi Auliagisni
Assistant Project Manager at BECA
Future Thinker of the Year 2023
Maria Walker
Senior Consultant Sustainability and Climate Change - Aurecon
Future Thinker of the Year 2022
Eloise Blewden
Master of Architecture student at Victoria University of Wellington
Future Thinker of the Year 2021
Meredith Dale
Urban strategist with The Urban Advisory and University of Auckland graduate - Masters in Urban Planning and Urban Design.jpeg?height=2000&name=AGM_2020_(13).jpeg)
Future Thinker of the Year 2020
Tessa Meyer
Corporate responsibility advisor at Eke Panuku
Future Thinker of the Year 2019
Kate Boylan
Sustainability engineer at Tonkin + Taylor