Architect Ban to receive Asia "Game Changer" awards

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Ban is among the first group to receive the Game Changer Awards, a new award for leadership from the Asia Society, the organization said Sept. 16, 2014. Ban was recognized for his work designing disaster relief shelters which used recyclable cardboard paper tubes. (Kyodo)

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