Tag: natural-disaster | ArchDaily

The Architects Foundation Launches Reconstruction Program for Nepal

Karissa Rosenfield — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:30:00 +0000

Responding to the devastation caused by the April 25 earthquake in Nepal, the American Institute of Architects' Architects Foundation has launched a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action alongside the All Hands Volunteers to execute a replicable $3 million reconstruction plan for the Himalayan nation. Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA), Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA), Department of Small Works (an organization founded by Cameron Sinclair) and local architects will all partake in the program.

Archiculture Interviews: Shigeru Ban

Karissa Rosenfield — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

“An earthquake doesn’t kill people, the collapse of a building kills people.” In Arbuckle Industries’ latest interview released following their world premiere of Archiculture, architect humanitarian Shigeru Ban clearly delineates “natural” disasters as a product of mankind, rather than nature. Hear the Pritzker laureate’s thoughts on designing for minorities, disasters, and the importance of travel in the video interview above.

Infographic: The Make It Right Foundation

Vanessa Quirk — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Since Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, leaving devastation in its wake, the Make It Right Foundation has been working to redevelop the Lower 9th Ward by recruiting world-renowned architects (from Frank Gehry to Shigeru Ban) to the cause. The foundation, the brain-child of actor Brad Pitt, aims to design houses that aren't just temporary solutions, but rather parts of an on-going process of sustainable, community development.

Iwan Baan vs. Sandy: The Story Behind That Iconic NYC Shot

Vanessa Quirk — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We got in touch with Iwan Baan to ask him how on earth he got that incredible aerial shot of a Sandy-struck New York City for New York Magazine; he told us what it was like to face the frenzy and fly into the storm itself. Read his incredible story, after the break...

Architecture for Humanity's 5-Point Plan for Hurricane Sandy Reconstruction

Vanessa Quirk — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

"As whenever disaster strikes, it will be many days before the full impact of the storm is brought to light, and which communities will be in largest need of design support as the broader reconstruction effort proceeds. However we are not waiting for water to recede before preparing a reconstruction campaign." - Cameron Sinclair, Architecture for Humanity co-founder