Scientia Professor Deo Prasad AO FTSE is the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, recognised for his extraordinary contribution to advancing sustainability in the built environment over nearly three decades. A national leader and internationally respected authority in sustainable buildings and cities, Professor Prasad has shaped the profession through his work in research, education, and practice. Elected a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects in 1991, he has been a driving force behind sustainability-focused design thinking and innovation in both academic and professional spheres. His impact has been acknowledged across all levels of government and industry, including the AIA’s National Education Award in 2006 for his outstanding work in sustainability education, research and design. Through tireless advocacy and world-class leadership, Professor Prasad has helped place sustainability at the heart of architectural discourse in Australia.