Name
Risk to Resilience: Designing with Vulnerability Assessments
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description
As we design or modify buildings, it is essential to consider changing climate and weather patterns. With rising sea levels, stronger storms, and increased temperature variability, identifying and reducing these risks is imperative. This presentation invites attendees to explore the concept of resilience assessments and illustrates how incorporating them early in the design process can inspire discussions and innovative ideas. To facilitate participants� confidence in performing this exercise, they�ll be instructed in the use of one highlighted tool to analyze a site of their choosing.