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Shigeru Ban: Humanitarian Architecture
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Architects Are Not Building Temporary Housing Because We Are Too Busy Building For The Privileged People. Im Not Saying Im Against Building Monuments, But Im Thinking We Can Work More For The Public. Shigeru Ban, Pritzker Prize, 2014In 1994, After Seeing Photographs Of The Plastic Sheets Given To Rwandan Refugees To Live Under, Shigeru Ban Went To The United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees To Propose Ideas For Better Shelters. Since Then, Ban Has Been Critically Heralded For His Innovative Approaches To Environmentally Sound Architecture And His Devotion To Humanitarian Efforts In The Wake Of Some Of The Most Devastating Natural And Manmade Disasters. His Temporary Housing Has Employed Everything From Plastic Beer Cartons To Paper Tubes To Create Ingeniously Flexible Spaces. By Sourcing Unconventional, Recycled, Inexpensive, Local And Sustainable Materials, He Stimulates Devastated Economies By Involving Local Resources And Labor. These Works Stem From Empathy And Have Restored Shelter And Gathering Places, Offering Comfort, Protection And Dignity To Stricken Communities Around The World.This Important Volume Is The First Booklength Study To Collect, Catalogue And Examine Shigeru Ban'S Architectural Responses To Disaster Relief. Essays And Discussions Of Individual Projects, Drawings In The Artist'S Hand, Instruction Manuals, Diverse Photographs And A Timeline And Map Make An Essential Compendium For The Most Personal And Relevant Aspect Of Ban'S Work. The Book Is A Major Contribution To The Broad Subjects Of Humanitarian Relief And Sustainable Design Solutions, And Provides An Inspiring Testament To Ban'S Ongoing Dedication To Our Planet And Its People.Born In Tokyo In 1957, Shigeru Ban Studied At The Southern California Institute Of Architecture And Went On To Cooper Union'S School Of Architecture Where He Studied Under John Hejduk. At Age 48, Ban Won The 2005 Thomas Jefferson Medal In Architecture From The University Of Virginia. He Was Profiled By Time In Their Projection Of Twentyfirstcentury Innovators In The Field Of Architecture And Design. Ban Was Awarded The Pritzker Architecture Prize In 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Shigeru Ban: Humanitarian Architecture'? A: The book focuses on Shigeru Ban's architectural responses to disaster relief, showcasing his innovative approaches to humanitarian architecture and sustainable design.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Shigeru Ban: Humanitarian Architecture'? A: The author of the book is Shigeru Ban, a renowned architect known for his humanitarian efforts and innovative use of materials in architecture.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Shigeru Ban: Humanitarian Architecture'? A: The book contains 280 pages filled with essays, photographs, and architectural drawings.
- Q: When was 'Shigeru Ban: Humanitarian Architecture' published? A: The book was published on October 31, 2014.
- Q: What unique materials does Shigeru Ban use in his architecture? A: Shigeru Ban utilizes unconventional materials such as paper tubes, plastic beer cartons, and other recycled or sustainable resources to create flexible architectural solutions.
- Q: Is there any visual content included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes diverse photographs, drawings in the artist's hand, and visual documentation of various projects.
- Q: What is the significance of Shigeru Ban's work? A: Shigeru Ban's work is significant for its focus on humanitarian relief and its ability to provide shelter and dignity to communities affected by disasters.
- Q: Does the book cover any specific projects by Shigeru Ban? A: Yes, the book discusses individual projects, providing detailed insights into Ban's architectural responses to specific disasters.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Shigeru Ban: Humanitarian Architecture'? A: The book is aimed at architects, students, and anyone interested in humanitarian architecture and sustainable design solutions.