Resilient Tiny House Shelters for the Homeless
RDI has received initial funding to develop prototype, resilient, homeless shelters for a cold climate.
Read MoreResilient by Design: Envisioning a More Resilient San Francisco Bay Area
The Resilient By Design competition was modeled after the Rebuild By Design competition that was held in the New York City area following Superstorm Sandy.
Read MoreU.S. Green Building Council Adopts the RELi Rating System
“It has become clear to us that USGBC needs to accelerate our efforts to raise awareness, and increase capacity and adoption of resiliency in our built environment if we truly want to realize a sustainable future for all.” – Mahesh Ramanujam
Read MoreIs There a Silver Lining in the Clouds of Hurricane Irma?
Passive survivability should be a design criterion for any building that is designated to serve as an emergency shelter.
Read MoreLessons from Hurricane Harvey
There will be a lot of talk over the coming months about the Houston area bouncing back. I’d rather see the City and region bounce forward. We can end up with something better in the renovation and rebuilding that occurs in the aftermath of this disaster.
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