Robert J. Verrier, founder and managing principal of The Architectural Team Inc., was named an honoree of the 2010 American Dream Award by Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston for his accomplishments in affordable housing design.

The annual award is presented to individuals who have made a significant impact in eliminating poverty housing in keeping with Habitat’s mission of providing safe and affordable housing for families. Verrier is being honored along with Steve Pagliuca, managing director at Bain Capital and co-owner of the Boston Celtics.

"Habitat for Humanity is proud to be honoring Bob Verrier for his extensive contributions to affordable housing design and construction and his extraordinary dedication to improving Boston and its surrounding communities," said Lark Palermo, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston Inc.

For over 38 years, Verrier has received numerous housing design awards and has been the Architect of Record for more than 250 affordable housing development projects; providing more than 45,000 units of housing to families nationwide.

Verrier and Pagliuca will be presented with the award at Habitat’s American Dream Awards Breakfast fundraiser on Oct. 7.

Previous Habitat for Humanity award recipients include Sen. John Kerry, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, the late Jack Kemp, former U.S. Housing Secretary, and Larry Lucchino, president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox.