Secondary Author(s)
Haggard, James
Report Number
FSEC-PF-389-06
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-PF-389-06.pdf
Keywords
Disaster Planning; Buildings; Disaster-resistant buildings; Natural disasters; Building codes; Renewable energy systems; Energy efficiency
Abstract
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, tornados, tsunami and earthquakes, are becoming a greater problem as they destroy lives, homes, businesses and the natural environment. Such disasters can happen with little or no warning, leaving hundreds or even thousands of people without medical services, potable water, sanitation, communications and electrical services for up to several weeks. One proactive strategy to minimize this type of destruction and disruption to lives is the implementation of disaster-resistant buildings that are energy efficient, fortified to the latest codes, and incorporate renewable energy systems. This approach uses the best energy-efficient buildings, fortified to the latest codes, and incorporates renewable energy systems.
Date Published
12-28-2006
Identifiers
471
Subjects
Buildings--Safety measures; Disaster relief; Natural disasters; Renewable energy sources; Energy conservation
Local Subjects
Buildings; Disaster Planning
Type
Text; Document
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Young, William, "Functional Disaster Resistant Buildings" (2006). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 471.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/471
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Notes
Presented at Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 4th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA, May 7-12, 2006