RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALS
“Science tells us to anticipate a deep earthquake (like the 2001 Nisqually earthquake) to occur every 30-50 years—well within the typical 80-year service life of a building. Architects can help – by assessing building vulnerability and working with clients and communities to incorporate hazard mitigation and retrofit strategies into existing and new buildings.”
Rachel Minnery, FAIA, Director, Built Environment Policy, American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects Resilience Initiative promotes a multi-disciplinary, systems-based design approach to addressing the social, economic and environmental shocks and stresses to achieve sustainable, resilient and adaptable communities. AIA members can serve as disaster responders, receive training to design resilient buildings, and advocate on building codes and policies that promote more resilient cities.
AIA Disaster Assistance Handbook
Guidance for architects both in preparing for and responding to disasters, working with engineers to assist their communities in recovery.
AIA Safety Assessment Program Training
Training sessions to provide architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors with the knowledge and protocol to evaluate homes, buildings, and infrastructure in the aftermath of a disaster.
AIA Resilience and Adaptation Certificate Series
A multi-course series covering hazard mitigation, community resilience, and adaptation.
AIA Resilience and Adaptation Committee
The Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5pm. AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community.
Masonry Institute of Washingon
Providing information about the masonry trade, local masonry contractors, supplies, and technical resources.
International Masonry Institute: Masonry Detailing Series
An exhaustive collection of illustrative construction details and diagrams.
Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
Guidelines for evaluation and preservation of historic properties in the state of Washington.
Webinar #2: Seismic Retrofit of Historic Unreinforced Masonry Buildings: Challenges & Opportunities
Webinar #3: URM Retrofit Fundamentals and Design
Webinar #4: URM Construction, Assessment, and Restoration
See the Resources for the Public page to view the community oriented installments of this series (webinars #1, #5, #6)
Association for Preservation Technology
An international cross-disciplinary cross-disciplinary organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving historic structures and their settings.