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Hear from Japanese architect Shigeru Ban as he reflects on his career, including his 30 years in disaster relief and humanitarian design. Celebrated for his innovative use of renewable materials and rapid-response strategies in humanitarian architecture, Shigeru Ban’s work demonstrates the power of architecture to drive positive change in post-disaster environments, both natural and man-made. In his 2026 lecture, “Balancing Architectural Works and Social Contributions”, Ban will share his invaluable perspectives on designing after disaster, reflecting on this work within the context of his varied and distinguished career to date.