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The Primer for Integrated Flood Risk Management in Asia is a ˜how-to' reference manual for all stakeholders engaged in development at all levels, who in their daily work need to understand...
Recognising the need for each country susceptible to disasters to have appropriateconstruction standards, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), with financialassistance from the Government of...
Although Bangladesh is one of the most hazard -prone areas of the world, few people outside the main cities live in homes that protect them against those hazards. This paper reviews the present...
Natural disasters, particularly extreme winds and floods, have been causing huge loss of lives and properties every year in Bangladesh. Most of the Bangladeshi population lives in rural areas...
Much of the death toll from earthquakes results from collapsing masonry and buildings and another key factor is the reality that these deaths primarily occur in the dwellings of low-income...
This manual is designed to assist builders, architects and engineers in making the right decisions on construction in high wind areas. Every home is unique and there are no general recommendations...
Significant amount of People displaced by Tsunami are still in refugee camps and it is likely that they would have to be accommodated for a longer time, until they are provided with permanent...
Estos estudios han aportado valiosos conocimientos para la adecuada protección del patrimonio arquitectónico y cultural construido conestos materiales ancestrales, característicos en el territorio...
This guidance note is for government and civil society organisations working on disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives at community level, in partnership with vulnerable communities. It shows...
Bamboo is one of the oldest and most versatile building materials with many applications in the field of construction, particularly in developing countries. It is strong and lightweight and can...