In an opinion in Huffington Post, Sherry-Lea Bloodworth-Boto writes on the activities of the Architects Foundation "to create a network of design studios throughout the US dedicated to informing and educating local stakeholders about resilient building and planning practices - all designed to help local communities prepare for the next disaster, whether natural or systemic."
According to the article, the Architects Foundation aims to secure investments from corporate partners and foundations to support the launch of the three additional studios as well as key training, fellowship and construction programs. In three years, its goal is for communities to appreciate the importance of resilient design approaches, and for the studios to serve as a conduit providing resilient design services and information to improve and strengthen their response to weather disasters and systemic challenges, as well as effects of climate change.
Sherry-Lea Bloodworth-Botop is Executive Director, Architects Foundation.