- 28 United States patents
- Awarded the Frank P. Brown Medal from The Franklin Institute
- Elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1968
- The Presidential Medal of Freedom (Highest Civilian Honor)
- The Gold Medal award from the American Institute of Architects
- 47 honorary doctorate degrees
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