[This session was recorded live at METALCON 2024]
Building Resilience: Climate Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
Given the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters—including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other hazard events—and the dire predictions from climate scientists about worsening conditions, it is imperative to intensify efforts to mitigate climate change while simultaneously adopting adaptation strategies to reduce catastrophic risks associated with a changing climate and rising sea levels.
The good news is that in the realm of buildings and urban infrastructure, many strategies for adaptation and mitigation overlap. Identifying and implementing measures that deliver the highest benefits at the lowest costs starts with conducting a climate risk and resilience assessment.
This on-demand, pre-recorded session provides an introduction to the growing practice of climate risk assessment and how to use it to evaluate and mitigate vulnerabilities while enhancing the resilience and performance of new and existing buildings. The session also reviews new regulations requiring certain companies to assess and disclose climate-related financial risks. Additionally, it explores strategies for designing and retrofitting buildings to boost resilience, emphasizing the roles of material manufacturers, design professionals, and construction teams in creating resilient structures.
Learning Objectives:
- Define resilience in the context of the built environment and its significance.
- Review new regulations shaping the emerging focus on climate risk and resilience.
- Understand the components of a climate risk and resilience assessment.
- Explore historical structure requirements and best practices.
- Review strategies for mitigating risk and enhancing building resilience.
- Consider how resilient design complements sustainable and healthy building practices.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 AIA LU HSW
Speaker: Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, O+M, CEM, WELL AP, Director of Sustainability, Intertek
Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, is a registered architect and sustainability practitioner with over 35 years of experience. He applies his expertise as a facilitator, consultant, and teacher to support high-performance, sustainable building projects focused on improving building performance, decarbonization, occupant wellness, and resilience.
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