The integrated urbanization of the Morro da Cruz Rock Massif initiative aimed to improve living conditions in 16 communities that were home to 5,677 families, of which 438 lived in risk-prone ...
The traditional Barjeel (wind tower) houses of the United Arab Emirates are designed to naturally cool indoor spaces in the extreme heat of the Arabian Gulf region. In traditional settings, th...
This case study showcases the efforts made under the Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP) to build the resilience of community infrastructure. Tropical cyclone Idai struck eastern Zimbabwe on...
Housing is among the most affected sectors due to disasters. The recovery and reconstruction of homes and essential infrastructure require large quantities of construction materials, which are...
According to the Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS), the country's maximum daily temperature could reach 35 to 37 degrees Celsius by the year 2100, if carbon emissions continue to ri...