Designing Disaster Resilient Buildings to Minimize Debris - 5 PDH
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
· Explain the importance of disaster-resilient design in reducing debris.
· Identify key hazards and their impact on building structures.
· Apply circular economy principles to building design and recovery.
· Implement nature-based strategies to enhance resilience.
· Select materials that enhance a building's adaptability and survivability.
· Retrofit existing structures to withstand natural disasters.
· Integrate policy and building codes to support resilient designs.
· Utilize case studies to inform best practices in disaster preparedness and recovery.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for architects, civil engineers, urban planners, environmental consultants, and policymakers involved in building design, disaster preparedness, and recovery efforts.
Benefit for Attendee
• Gain expertise in designing and implementing disaster-resilient strategies.
• Enhance skills in sustainable building practices and circular economy approaches.
• Access tools and frameworks to support climate adaptation and risk mitigation.
• Strengthen professional capabilities in disaster response planning and community resilience.
Course Introduction
This course begins by exploring the growing challenges posed by natural disasters. Participants will be introduced to a range of resilience strategies aimed at minimizing structural damage and debris. We will discuss how circular economy principles can reduce rebuilding costs and environmental impacts, fostering faster recovery in disaster-prone areas.