# How to design for dignity during times of war

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED@BCG
- Speaker: Slava Balbek
- Year: 2023
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Art, architecture and design
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/slava_balbek_how_to_design_for_dignity_during_times_of_war)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

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.

## Lectures

1. [How to design for dignity during times of war](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/slava_balbek_how_to_design_for_dignity_during_times_of_war/2804c9bbb8e8), 13 min (TED's player)