Implications of the Nepal Earthquake on the Preparedness of Metro Manila and other Megacities

In response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, we cordially invite you to participate in a Roundtable Discussion on Early Lessons from the April 25, 2015 Nepal Earthquake and Implications for Preparedness of Metro Manila and other Megacities on May 15, 2015, Friday, from 9:30 AM to 12:00NN at the PHIVOLCS Auditorium, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman,...

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Guidelines for Housing Developers

The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved the guidelines to encourage its registered housing developers to build socialized housing projects in the areas devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda. This initiative is BOI’s response to the massive devastation brought about by the super typhoon that led to loss of many lives and destruction of properties in the Eastern Visayas region. Under existing rules, the BOI registered housing developers are required...

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THE MEND GUIDE: Comprehensive Guide for Planning Mass Evacuations in Natural Disasters

Millions of people have to evacuate their homes every year to avoid danger and seek safety out of harm’s way from potential or actual disasters. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) estimates that 32.4 million people were newly displaced by sudden-onset disasters in 2012 alone. Timely, well prepared and effectively managed evacuation processes are critical...

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Guidelines for Disaster-Resilient Buildings/Structures

Guidelines for Disaster-Resilient Buildings & Structures by Ar. Rey S. Gabitan Head, UAP Emergency Architects Typhoon-Resilient Design Strategies: The main strategy in protecting buildings from strong winds is to maintain the integrity of the building envelope, including roofs and windows, and to design the building to withstand the expected lateral and uplift forces....

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Temporary Shelter: TOLDA

TOLDA (Tent) This temporary Shelter was practically designed for low-cost budget only. The materials used in this option can be salvaged from the debris after the storm. Modular components, Prefabricated frames and easy to assemble and tear down. ...

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Temporary Shelter from Palettes

A private and decent temporary shelter for Filipinos is the goal of this project. It could be replicated and stored if not anymore in use. Made of sustainable materials, the aim is for a solution to a common problem. Because the Philippines is an archipelago and has vast shorelines, a disaster brought by storm surges and tidal waves is inevitable. Add to that the many active...

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SONA (Society of Nepalese Architects) Earthquake Relief Fund

PLEASE DONATE TO REBUILD NEPAL!!! Also please mail us with designs of the safe, fast and economic building structures that can be erected with unskilled man power with local building materials. like wood, bamboo, stones, bricks, aluminium, tents etc. which are available in our locality. Account Name: SONA Earthquake Relief Fund Account number : 001-0002233 CA Century...

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