How to design for dignity during times of war | Slava Balbek

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🗓️ 20 February 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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What happens when architecture meets empathy? Through the challenges of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, architect and humanitarian Slava Balbek, who volunteers part-time on the front lines, highlights the importance of designing for dignity when building temporary housing for the people of Ukraine who have lost their homes. A stirring reminder of the healing power of the built environment — and how it can provide comfort amidst chaos.

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0:10.0	I'm your host Elise Hugh.
0:13.0	Slava Balbek is an architect who found himself on the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war.
0:19.6	In his 2023 talk from Ted at BCG, Bal Beck unpacks how he's using digital innovations
0:25.4	to help displaced people and damaged communities from the ongoing war after the
0:30.4	break.
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1:07.6	Stay tuned after this talk to hear a sneak peek of this week's episode. Every month I spend a week on the front line.
1:17.0	For over a year now, I have been a member of aerial reconnaissance unit.
1:24.1	Before the invasion, I had only used a drone
1:26.6	to scout location for my architectural practice.
1:30.0	Now, I pilot a UAV to help Ukrainian artillery spot targets.
1:36.0	This time two years ago, I would probably introduce myself
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