As wildfires fueled by record heat menace Europe, a case for retreat in the age of fire

Communities already retreat from flooding and in the face of sea level rise. Is retreat from wildfires next, and what would that look like?

Stephen M. Wheeler, Professor of Urban Design, Planning, and Sustainability, University of California, Davis • conversation
July 13, 2022 • ~11 min

A case for retreat in the age of fire

Communities already retreat from flooding and in the face of sea level rise. Is retreat from wildfires next, and what would that look like?

Stephen M. Wheeler, Professor of Urban Design, Planning, and Sustainability, University of California, Davis • conversation
July 13, 2022 • ~10 min

Hurricane-resistant construction may be undervalued by billions of dollars annually

Failing to consider neighborhood texture in hurricane-related wind loss models may undervalue stronger construction by over 80 percent.

MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub • mit
July 11, 2022 • ~7 min

The Wall of Wind can blow away buildings at Category 5 hurricane strength to help engineers design safer homes – but even that isn't powerful enough

The test facility in Miami helps building designers prevent future storm damage. With the warming climate intensifying hurricanes, engineers are planning a new one with 200 mph winds and storm surge.

Ioannis Zisis, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University • conversation
May 31, 2022 • ~9 min

Don't underestimate the value of giving feedback – new research shows people want to receive it

People tend not to provide constructive feedback – even when it would help the other person.

Pam Birtill, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, University of Leeds • conversation
March 30, 2022 • ~7 min

Cambridge spin-out using data analytics to extend the life of our built environment

BKwai, a construction data company that helps engineers develop smarter, more sustainable infrastructure, has raised £2.2 million in seed funding from

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 15, 2022 • ~3 min

Disasters can wipe out affordable housing for years unless communities plan ahead – the loss hurts the entire local economy

The most affordable homes face the highest risks from disasters for three key reasons.

Shannon Van Zandt, Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~9 min

Disasters can wipe out affordable housing forever unless communities plan ahead – that loss hurts the economy

The most affordable homes face the highest risks from disasters for three key reasons.

Shannon Van Zandt, Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~9 min

How to build wildfire-resistant communities on the wildland fringe

As more people move into high fire-risk areas and rebuilding after destructive blazes, an architect explains what to do to keep properties as safe as possible.

Jeanne Homer, Professor of Architecture, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Feb. 1, 2022 • ~9 min

New flood maps show US damage rising 26% in next 30 years due to climate change alone, and the inequity is stark

A street-by-street analysis shows where the risks are rising fastest and also lays bare the inequities of who has to endure America’s crippling flood problem.

Paul Bates, Professor of Hydrology, School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol • conversation
Jan. 31, 2022 • ~9 min

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