Raymond J. Cole(University of British Columbia) reflects on the key challenges
raised in the 34 commissioned essays for Buildings & Cities 5th
anniversary. Not only are key research issues identified, but the consequences
of changing contexts for conducting research and tailoring its influence on society
are highlighted as key areas of action.
Mary C. Comerio(University of California, Berkeley) explains why
disaster recovery must begin well before a disaster occurs. The goal is to reduce
the potential for damage beforehand by making housing delivery (e.g. capabilities
and the physical, technical and institutional infrastructures) both
more resilient and more capable of building back after disasters.
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Building-Related Research: New Context, New Challenges
Raymond J. Cole (University of British Columbia) reflects on the key challenges raised in the 34 commissioned essays for Buildings & Cities 5th anniversary. Not only are key research issues identified, but the consequences of changing contexts for conducting research and tailoring its influence on society are highlighted as key areas of action.
Lessons from Disaster Recovery: Build Better Before
Mary C. Comerio (University of California, Berkeley) explains why disaster recovery must begin well before a disaster occurs. The goal is to reduce the potential for damage beforehand by making housing delivery (e.g. capabilities and the physical, technical and institutional infrastructures) both more resilient and more capable of building back after disasters.