Some communities start the race toward resilience already behind. Whether it's limited resources, lack of preparation, and/or fractured relationships, recovery is harder to achieve when disaster strikes. But with foresight, collaboration, and strategic investment, communities can minimize losses and thrive.
This workshop will immerse you in the dynamics that shape how some communities succeed while others struggle after a disaster. Real-world examples will highlight the pivotal role architects play in anticipating community shocks and reducing risks. Through presentation, activities, and shared insights, you'll acquire a clear and powerful vision for how architects can help communities win against disasters.
Learning Objectives
- Review the social, economic, and environmental dynamics that shape how communities plan for and respond to disasters.
- Examine how architects can reduce disaster impacts through proactive planning, design, and coalition building.
- Evaluate the long-term ROI in resilience and how to communicate that value to clients and communities.
- Learn how to apply AIA tools and resources, including the Framework for Design Excellence, to real-world scenarios to advance resilience.
- Paola Capo
Sr. Manager, Climate Action and Resilient Communities - The American Institute of Architects - Paola Capo
Sr. Manager, Climate Action and Resilient Communities - The American Institute of Architects - Kenneth Filarski, FAIA
Principal - Kenneth J Filarski FAIA, LEED FELLOW, LEED AP BD+C, SITES AP, AICP, CFM, SAP+AEER, NCARB - FILARSKI/ARCHITECTURE+PLANNING+RESEARCH - Nikolaus Remus
Advocacy Engagement Director - AIA Colorado - Stacy Bourne
Principal Architect - The Bourne Group llc - Paola Capo
Sr. Manager, Climate Action and Resilient Communities - The American Institute of Architects