Integrated Resilient Design Program Resources |
Integrated Resilient Design ProgramResourcesThe National Institute of Building Sciences has a number of resources available to help communities improve the resilience of their buildings against potential natural and man-caused disasters. PublicationsThe following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs.
Councils and ProgramsBelow is a list of councils, committees and programs that have documents specifically related to disaster risk. Building Seismic Safety CouncilThe Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) develops earthquake risk mitigation and regulatory provisions for the nation's buildings. BSSC works with federal agencies and private industry to improve seismic safety. BSSC Resources:
Multihazard Mitigation CouncilThe Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) works to reduce the total losses associated with buildings and other structures as a result of natural disasters and other hazards. MMC Resources:
Multihazard Risk Assessment / HAZUS®-MHThe Institute completed the first nationally-applicable risk assessment methodology in the 1990's and now is responsible for independent verification of the software program used by emergency managers to estimate damage and loss from potential disasters. HAZUS® Resources: Whole Building Design Guide–WBDGA free online resource for the building industry, the WBDG is the gateway to up-to-date information on integrated 'whole building' design techniques and technologies. WBDG Resources:
* These links will direct you to the FEMA website. The Institute is not responsible for its content. |
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