Former Professor of Kogakuiin University and former President of Tokyo Society of Architects Er Building Engineers (TSABE), he is currently the Chairman of Sustainable Architecture section,Japan Architects Association Federation."Great mindforthe global world andsteady steps in the local areas" is his fundamental attitude, and he works towards developingthe idea"to create self-sufficient environment in the small world". He has as many as 35 awards bestowed upon him till date.