OVERVIEW
Think you’re designing a 100-year building? Not if a 100-year storm destroys it next year.
In this section, you will:
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gather lessons learned from case studies of the very first resilient design projects
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understand how your green building expertise already overlaps with resilience
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find out how to assess the region-specific risks your project faces as a result of climate change
Once you complete your own resilience assessment, you can develop strategies to design for building “hardening,” food security, passive survivability, and program flexibility to accommodate community support functions.
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When Hurricane Harvey Hit, the Texas Medical Center Stood Ready
June 5, 2018Feature Article
At the Texas Medical Center, hard-won lessons learned from Tropical Storm Allison kept Hurricane Harvey at bay.
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Focus on Resilient Housing
April 8, 2018Feature Article
A broad look at the opportunities and challenges in providing resilient multifamily housing.
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Resilient Design and the Standard of Care
December 10, 2018News Brief
Designing for climate-change adaptation may be prudent for legal reasons.
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LEED’s Resilient Design Pilot Credits Bounce Back
October 10, 2018News Brief
The resilient design pilot credits were taken down temporarily but have returned—with a few changes.
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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design: The Goals Are Aligned
October 6, 2017Feature Article
Green building is not just for those with means.
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20 Ways to Advance Sustainability in the Next Four Years
January 4, 2017Feature Article
In this age of political revolution and environmental urgency, it’s time to step back and take a look at priorities, challenges, and opportunities
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The Death and Rebirth of DC Power
August 4, 2016Feature Article
Direct current is replacing AC in microgrids and other setups that maximize the efficiency of lighting, HVAC, and onsite renewables.
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The Four Core Issues to Tackle for Resilient Design (And the Programs That Can Help)
March 7, 2016Feature Article
As new rating systems from LEED to REDi lay out key design steps for resilient design, it’s still up to project teams to bring critical perspective.
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Elevated New Orleans Buildings Pass a Flood Test
June 5, 2018Feature Short
A housing project that replaced one damaged by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans was designed high enough to withstand a recent flood.
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Instructions on Rebuilding a Resilient Puerto Rico
June 5, 2018Feature Short
A resilience manual for building disaster-resistant homes in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Florida Keys will be published in 2019.
