Three GSD Alumni Named to Building Design+Construction 40 Under 40 Class of 2026

Three side-by-side portraits of women: a woman in a white top outdoors, a woman in a purple blouse with hoop earrings, and a woman in a white collared shirt against a plain background.
From left to right: Wenting Li (MDes ’19), Megan Octaviani (MAUD ’23), Joëlle Jahn (MDes ’17).
Date
Oct. 23, 2026
ArchitectureUrban Planning and Design

Three GSD alumni have been named to Building Design+Construction 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. This annual list recognizes emerging architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and allied professionals from around the United States who are shaping the future of their discipline. These individuals are honored for their passion, career achievements, and service to their communities.

The GSD congratulates:

  • Wenting Li (MDes ’19)
  • Megan Octaviani (MAUD ’23)
  • Joëlle Jahn (MDes ’17)

The GSD would also like to congratulate Craig O’Halloran, who holds a Harvard GSD Executive Education certificate for The Architectural Imagination.

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