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| The Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building at University of
California, San Francisco. (Bruce Damonte, courtesy Rafael Vinoly
Architects) |
Surviving and thriving after natural events like earthquakes, storms, and tsunamis is a key component of sustainability. Although designers have previously placed more emphasis on material selection and energy performance, there's no disputing that buildings that survive extreme events are more sustainable than those that must be rebuilt.
This article in the
Pacific Standard further explores
disaster resilient AND sustainable structural engineering.
http://www.psmag.com/environment/disaster-resilience-part-of-sustainability-too-40935/
