Disasters do come about whether we like them or not; however, we are not destined to be demolished upon occurrence of a tragedy.
Considering the rapidly developing infrastructure around the globe, as well as increasing population and its associated financial difficulties that favors quantity over quality, we as the occupants of earth dwell in a world that has become even more vulnerable over the years despite the new technologies.
This issue,while present in all societies, is more evident among poor and developing nations that are struggling to maintain their pace of growth by exchanging future planning , hazard prediction,and risk reduction for more apparent, and tangible maturation.
In response to such allegations, those involved in the process defend their initiatives by stating that tough times call for tough measures. This is while in the 21st century, the appropriate approach demands an agenda as follows:
New times call for new measures.
The first discipline that comes to our minds when thinking about natural disasters and tragedies is architecture and design of the various infrastructures and products. The way we try to tackle the problem of designs that are immune, or at least resilient, towards hazards plays a key role towards the outcome of a turmoil .If we are truly concerned about the toll taken on finance, human lives, and most importantly our environment,then we need to look anew at our design bearing in the current situation. A direction that not only benefits us but also the posterity.
The following videos address this concern by providing novel ways in which a fresh look on product design and architecture can bring about safety and security for all .
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