Cultured: Until recently, it might have been fair to say that much of Kate Orff’s work was about revealing natural systems hidden in urban places. The 49-year-old founder of SCAPE, a landscape architecture and design studio based in Manhattan and New Orleans, has built a reputation for wedding deep research to designs that make lost or […]
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Designing a More Resilient Transportation Corridor The greening of Ted Turner Drive, a 1.4 mile roadway that cuts through Downtown Atlanta, was an opportunity to rethink the function and benefits of a transportation corridor into a gateway to downtown that could create bikeway infrastructure, allow for a better walking experience, absorb rainwater, mitigate heat, and
In October 2016, Bay Area academics, students, and practitioners convened to test and define elements of a shared curriculum for teaching resilience planning and design, specifically such that it reflects the challenges and resources in the Bay Area. The goal was to create a framework that can be used by any academic institution, while working
In October 2017, academics, students and practitioners from the Middle East came together to test and define elements for teaching the planning and design of resilience in Amman, Ramallah, and Byblos. As Amman looked to institutionalize resilience planning citywide, Resilience by Design University (RBD_U) was an opportunity to come together through a two-day event focused
In February 2016, RBD_U offered a two-day symposium and workshop at Columbia University and New York University about the fundamentals of resilience. Rebuild is excited to expand on the power that collaboration between designers, government, and communities will have on shaping a more resilient world. Media Archive: Videos of the presentations and panel discussions | Download the presentations
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Creating a Model for a Resilient, Affordable, and Carbon Neutral Mobile Home Site Boulder, Colorado is known for its high quality of life, progressive land use planning, open space preservation, and strong environmental ethic. The City houses a highly educated population and holds a diverse economic base that has experienced significant growth in recent years
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Amongst the undulating hills of Athens, Lycabettus Hill stands out as the highest peak. Seen from almost anywhere in the city, the hill occupies a pivotal position in the urban imagery of Athenians. The massive public green space is used by residents and tourists alike who are looking to escape the hustle of the city.
The City of Juárez, Mexico has dedicated significant resources to the redevelopment of the downtown district of the city center, transforming the area into a space featuring art, sports, and cultural events. Plaza Juan Gabriel, named in honor of Mexico’s most notable entertainer and local Juarense Juan Gabriel, is located in the city’s downtown area
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Uniting the Best Local and Global Minds to Work Towards a More Resilient Future Resilient by Design’s Bay Area Challenge was a design competition developed to prepare the Bay Area for the effects of climate change and create a resilient future. The competition, launched on May 2017, with the release of two open calls. One
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“Futurizing” Policies and Processes for Resilient and Sustainable Building Design and Construction Building rules and processes are designed to protect health, safety and the environment, but they can also govern design choices. Even as technology, engineering, and architectural innovations advance our goals, policies and procedural barriers often make advancement in building design difficult, time consuming,
