Rebuild by Design is a new initiative aimed at addressing all of the areas effected by Hurricane Sandy. Various firms are submitting proposals as to the best ways to prevent damage from these types of natural disasters in the future. The latest one comes from OMA for the New Jersey area, which encircles the main coastline.
Those participating in the project must recognize that "individual and unconnected solutions do not work, [and] the holistic approach acknowledges the density and complexity of the context, galvanizing and protecting the entire region." Ultimately the goal is to ensure the safety of all those in the area, instead of focusing on a few isolated spots. Hopefully this will save lives in the future, and prevent billions of dollars worth of damage.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Holistic Approach to Disaster Prevention
- Opportunity for innovative solutions that consider the entire region and address all aspects of natural disasters.
- Collaborative Initiatives for Safety
- Disruption opportunities in creating partnerships and networks to ensure the safety of communities.
- Protecting Coastal Areas From Natural Disasters
- Innovation potential in developing architectural solutions to prevent damage and save lives in coastal regions.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Exploring new methods and technologies to create resilient structures in disaster-prone areas.
- Emergency Management and Preparedness
- Opportunities for improving disaster response and implementing preventive measures.
- Infrastructure Development
- Potential for integrating disaster-resistant infrastructure to safeguard against natural disasters.
