Course Description:

Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, causing billions in damages to infrastructure and the environment. This course offers a transformative approach to disaster resilience, exploring innovative design strategies to strengthen buildings and minimize disaster debris. From retrofitting existing buildings to integrating nature-inspired solutions, this course offers essential knowledge for building a sustainable and resilient future through real-world case studies and best practices.


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.


Benefit for Attendee: