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Architects Warn U.S. Governors of Federal Emergency Planning Gap, Urge Immediate Action

As hurricane season begins, it is important for elected leaders to understand the essential role architects play in helping communities withstand rising heat, flooding, and heavier precipitation

June 1, 2026

The American Institute of Architects has sent a letter to the governors of all 55 U.S. states and territories urging them to engage architects trained in disaster assistance to strengthen community resilience, improve emergency planning, and bolster preparedness before the next storm strikes.

Delaware Still Tops List of States with Fewest Natural Disasters

Lindsay Lewis

January 26, 2026

Analysis of federally declared disasters highlights geographic disparities in disaster risk.

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $30,000 for Texas Flood Relief

The provider donates to flood relief fund that has claimed 120 lives in Texas

July 18, 2025

The provider donates to flood relief fund that has claimed 120 lives in Texas.

Waterfront Alliance Credentials Over 1,000 Individuals in WEDG Standard

In just a decade, Waterfront Alliance has achieved a major milestone

March 19, 2025

Waterfront Alliance has achieved a significant milestone: over 1,000 individuals have participated in the WEDG Professionals Course and earned their WEDG Associate credential.

PODCAST: Designing for Hurricane Season

Lindsay Lewis

October 27, 2024

Kris Feldmann, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, the owner and design principal of CREO Architecture, joined us to discuss how architects can contribute to ensuring our communities are resistant to hurricane damage, and the different ways they can assess the safety of businesses after they're impacted by natural disasters.

ARISE-US and Waterfront Alliance Partner to Create Coastal Resilience Scorecard

June 14, 2024

ARISE-US and Waterfront Alliance are partnering to create a scorecard to assist coastal cities in assessing their resilience to sea level rise, storms and storm surge, and tsunamis.

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Crawford-Tracey Introduces Flood Barrier Glazing Products for Commercial Use

May 9, 2024

Crawford-Tracey Corporation (CTC) announced the Pro-Tech Flood Barrier system that includes the Pro-Tech 7SG FB and Pro-Tech 9SG FB.

Risk, Ratings, and Resilience: The Role of BCEGS in Insurance and Disaster Preparedness

Daniel Overbey

January 29, 2024

The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule serves as a tool for insurance companies to assess the effectiveness of building codes in mitigating risks associated with natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters.

Designing for Severe Weather

Lindsay Lewis

June 9, 2022

Severe weather has significantly changed the way we look at design and construction of our buildings—from commercial to residential. Weather has become more volatile as natural disasters have taken their toll on our architecture.