Building Capacity for Safe, Disaster Resilient Housing

Safe, disaster-resilient housing is critical to our way of life, prosperity, and sense of security. Yet, many houses remain vulnerable to damage from earthquakes, hurricanes, and other hazards, affecting communities in the near and long term.
In the multi-hazard context of Puerto Rico, a large portion of housing stock is built informally, where building codes and regulations may not be followed. Based on their research in the area, professors Javernick-Will and Liel argue that how builders and residents perceive housing safety influences how housing is designed, built, and maintained. Focusing on one misalignment, the installation of hurricane straps, they discuss their initial efforts to build capacity in the region by partnering with a community-based organization.
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