You may have recently heard the term “resilient design” being used more frequently within the construction and architectural industries. And with extreme global weather events and consumer concerns regarding sustainability, discussion around best building practices and resilient construction and materials has only increased.
So what does building resiliently mean exactly? The Resilient Design Institute defines resilient construction as “the capacity to adapt to changing conditions and to maintain or regain functionality and vitality in the face of stress or disturbance.” It is the improvement of existing homes or attention to durability in new construction to help a structure last longer and be able to withstand more intense conditions.
