Items Tagged with 'natural disasters'

Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, 2026

Twin earthquakes kill over 1,450 in Venezuela. International rescue teams, including U.S. personnel, search collapsed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Illinois has already recorded more tornadoes in 2026 than in any previous year on record, underscoring the need for architects, engineers, developers and building owners to rethink how structures are designed to withstand increasingly severe weather events.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects.

Architects and mayors share common goals in creating stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities. AIA continues to expand its partnership with USCM by highlighting programs and architects' expertise that help local leaders leverage design to address community challenges and opportunities.

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.

Many lessons can be drawn from recent severe weather events in 2025, yielding actionable design recommendations for building envelopes.

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

UC San Diego researchers hosted the largest-ever test of cold-formed steel construction under earthquake conditions.