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How to Disaster


Jun 20, 2022

“Doing it now at your leisure is much better than doing it at haste during an emergency.” -Katherine Hammack

 

Episode Description: 

In disaster preparedness, the need for resilient buildings is often overlooked. Resilient buildings are those that can withstand the effects of a disaster and continue to function as needed. They include things like emergency communication systems and energy efficiency measures that ensure that utilities aren't compromised by damage. By taking steps now to make our buildings more resilient before disaster strikes, we'll be better equipped when it does hit—and that can make all the difference between staying safe or not.

 

And when it comes to resilience, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and PEER (Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal) certifications are some of the most important building standards in existence today—and they're gaining traction fast. LEED is a globally recognized rating system that provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, while PEER is the world’s first certification program that measures and improves power system performance and electricity infrastructure. 

 

These certifications indicate that our buildings are safer, more energy efficient, more reliable, and more innovative than conventional buildings. It means less strain on the environment, more security to people, and less building cost! In addition, when a disaster strikes, we won't have to worry about whether or not our buildings will be able to handle it. These certifications are proof that we understand how the building industry fits into our world—and how it can help us make sure we're all prepared for whatever comes our way.

 

Listen in as Jennifer and Hon. Katherine Hammack, the Senior Director of Green Building Council Inc. (GCBI) discuss more about these certifications and how they can help us be more resilient in the era of mega disasters. 



 

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Highlights:

02:03: GBCI and Its Role in Sustainable Building

07:42: Sustainable Building vs Unsustainable Building

10:41: How CLT Wood is Making a Difference

17:12: Go Above Building Codes

21:06: The True Cost of Unsustainable Building  

26:43: Rebuilding After a Disaster with the LEED and PEER  Standard

29:03: Microgrids Contribute to Resilience

34:16: Build Back Better

40:27: Adapting to Disaster

44:00: NOW is Better than LATER