Thought Leadership: Building Resilience 19
The world is changing. Storms are getting more extreme; heat waves are becoming more frequent; sea level rise is underway; drought is occurring more regularly; dependable municipal water supplies are at risk; wildfires are becoming more intense; and the people most affected by these disruptions tend to be those who face the greatest economic challenges in responding.
At the same time, forward-looking companies, organizations, agencies, and individuals recognize that resilient design is vital to our future—and a critical component of social equity and sustainable building practices. The urgency of the situation is calling these citizens to action.
Building Resilience 2019 will catalyze this emerging movement. It is the first national gathering of building industry professionals focused exclusively on how to create more resilient buildings and communities. Participants will engage in professionally facilitated, outcome-focused working sessions. The Friday afternoon session is led by Nexus President, Kenner Kingston. In Microgrids and Backup Power, attendees will explore the growing intensity and frequency of storms, wildfires, and other disturbances and why creating more resilient power systems is increasingly important. This session focuses on islandable, resilient power systems, both at a building scale and community scale.
Visit buildingresilience.living-future.org for more details and registration.