William McDonough

William McDonough was born on February 21, 1951 in Japan. Eco-minded architect who designed the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge Plant and the NASA Sustainability Base. Co-wrote "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things" and "The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance," both with business partner and German chemist Michael Braungart.
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Popular As William McDonough
Occupation Architect
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born February 21, 1951 (Japan)
Birthday February 21
Town/City Japan
Nationality Japan

🌙 Zodiac

William McDonough’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William McDonough was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

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About

Eco-minded Architect who designed the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge Plant and the NASA Sustainability Base. Co-wrote "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things" and "The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance," both with Business partner and German Chemist Michael Braungart.

Before Fame

He studied at Dartmouth and Yale. He and Braungart founded McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC), with their focus being on creating a beneficial footprint. He would become the first person to receive the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development in 1996.

Trivia

He designed 901 Cherry Ave in California, once home to Gap, Inc., before it housed YouTube.

Family Life

His family was residing in Tokyo when he was born. His father was an executive for Seagrams.

Associated With

He sought to carry on the innovative legacies of such accomplished Architects as Frank Lloyd Wright.

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