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Shigeru Ban Wins AIA Gold Medal for Sustainable Designs

2/17/2026

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Shigeru Ban, the Japanese architect, received the 2026 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal.
He emphasizes sustainability by transforming discarded materials, such as cardboard tubes, into innovative structures.
Ban contributes to disaster relief, including a hospital in Lviv, Ukraine built with local laminated timber.
His designs, like the Paper Dome and temporary housing for earthquake victims, prioritize flexibility and community needs.

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Shigeru Ban, the Japanese architect, received the 2026 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal.
He emphasizes sustainability by transforming discarded materials, such as cardboard tubes, into innovative structures.
Ban contributes to disaster relief, including a hospital in Lviv, Ukraine built with local laminated timber.
His designs, like the Paper Dome and temporary housing for earthquake victims, prioritize flexibility and community needs.