Dr. Wright developed the theories for the construction of space frame structures in the 1960s and has pioneered the application of those theories to groundbreaking structures worldwide.

Until his recent retirement, Dr. Wright served for a decade as president of the University of Waterloo in Canada - an institution internationally recognized for its efforts in researching space frame structure theory.

Among other honors, Dr. Wright was awarded the Gold Medal of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers. In 1991 he was appointed an Officer in the Order of Canada.