Resilience Design Toolkit

Resilience design integration for architecture projects

Resilience design strategies play a crucial role in establishing secure, healthy, and sustainable communities. The Resilience Design Toolkit has been developed to assist architects in integrating resilience studies into their projects. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step process for seamlessly incorporating resilience design thinking into the overall design process.

The toolkit not only imparts architects with vital background information regarding the significance of resilience design but also equips them with the knowledge to adapt design methods to cater to the unique requirements of each project. Initially stemming from a research study conducted at HKS, the toolkit has undergone further refinement through collaboration with the AIA Resilience & Adaptation Advisory Group, resulting in a highly flexible and practical resource for integrating resilience thinking into project design.

Structured around a well-defined five-step process, the toolkit aligns the document's layout with the recommended approach. One key highlight of the toolkit is its emphasis on the financial evaluation of resilience design strategies. By quantifying the costs and benefits of implementing these strategies, architects are empowered to make a compelling case for their inclusion in projects, ensuring a harmonious alignment of client expectations and design intentions. Moreover, this approach fosters the creation of high-performance buildings that can withstand future challenges effectively.

With the Resilience Design Toolkit, architects are equipped with a valuable resource to navigate the intricacies of resilience design and foster the development of resilient communities.

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