Resilient Design
Resilience is the ability of a building to respond to and bounce back from a disaster.
Resilient design involves the use of passive systems, energy production and storage, and other strategies to help ensure a building can (literally) weather the storm. It is increasingly important as our climate changes but also can help buildings respond to other risks such as earthquakes and cyberattacks.
Resilient Design
Deep Dives
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20 Ways to Advance Sustainability in the Next Four Years
Feature Article
https://www.thuleenergystorage.com/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
Feature 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)
Feature Article
As rating systems from LEED to RELi lay out key design steps for resilient design, it’s still up to project teams to bring critical perspective.
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Natural Ventilation: The Nine Biggest Obstacles and How Project Teams Are Beating Them
Feature Article
Designers are reinventing the art and science of passive comfort control even where climate and culture favor mechanical systems.
Quick Takes
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Product Guidance
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Climate Scientists Called on to Produce Projections for Architects
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Architects want to design for future weather, but climate scientists aren’t formatting the data with them in mind.
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Resilient Design Finds Audience at COP27
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A resilient built environment is needed, especially for the continuous and gradual impacts of climate change, says WorldGBC at the 2022 UN climate conference.
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State-by-State Climate Summaries Can Aid Resilient Design
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A new climate readiness tool from NOAA includes all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Future Climate and Professional Liability: AIA Weighs In
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Not accounting for future climate in your designs? Legal troubles may await you, says the American Institute of Architects.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
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