Build Back Safer Lab

Updated Disruptive Events program

We have extended our educational program! In September 2020 we have two new tracks in our bachelor program. Based on our experience over the last three years, and feedback from our students and staff, we upgrade our program each year. This year students have been able to make choices within

Knowledge adoption in post-disaster housing self-recovery

Around the world, people are increasingly affected by natural hazard-related disasters and many do not build back housing that protects them from future disasters. There is a need to understand how the communication of construction techniques could be improved to enhance safety. Check out our new this open access publication

Shelter design recommendations

Architecture students are frequently tasked with the design of a "new innovative shelter design". Your tutor might ask you to develop a rapid to assemble, beautiful cocoon like structure to be used in emergency situations made out of sustainable materials. Although there is nothing wrong with experimentation, there are several

Photography

These photos are made during field research in the Philippines, Nepal, Nicaragua and Senegal.

Model making

Most of these models and buildings are made related for the purpose of post-disaster reconstruction.

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