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| A house destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, NY. Photo by Ian Reid |
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Architects Respond to a Call for Post-Sandy Aid
Here is a recent article from Architectural Record by Fred A. Bernstein. The article discusses the DfRR co-chairs, Lance Jay Brown and Illya Azaroff, recent efforts into helping architects obtain training for performing damaged building assessments Post-Sandy.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
DFRR Desk Share for Displaced Architects & AIA Response to Hurricane Sandy
DFRR is reaching out to local architects who may have lost the use of their offices and those who may have space to share. If you have lost access to your work space or have a few desks to offer, please contact us at dfrr@aiany.org.
Additionally, AIA President Jeff Potter, FAIA, and the American Institute of Architects issued the following statement with regard to the assessment and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy’s impact:
To the many communities in Hurricane Sandy's path, members of the AIA and the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee send our hopes for their safety. The AIA will work closely with our colleagues, as we have following other severe weather events, to assist local communities in their recovery efforts.
Through our network of chapters, we are beginning to assess the damage to communities in the Northeast region. Now that the storm is passing, we will formulate plans to assist architects there in evaluating the building damage caused by the storm and map a path to recovery.
Meanwhile, experienced disaster responders with the AIA have resources to help prepare architects for this important role. Visit our web page to get an overview of the AIA Disaster Response Program: http://www.aia.org/disasterresponse.
A commitment to public service is a core value of our profession. We intend to live up to that value in the hours and days ahead as we prepare to assist the communities hit by Hurricane Sandy.”
Anyone wishing to donate to the recovery effort should consider making a contribution to our partners, Architecture for Humanity www.architectureforhumanity.org. The AIA and Architecture for Humanity have a strategic partnership to coordinate advocacy, education, and training that helps architects make effective contributions to communities preparing for, responding to, and rebuilding after disaster.
Additionally, AIA President Jeff Potter, FAIA, and the American Institute of Architects issued the following statement with regard to the assessment and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy’s impact:
To the many communities in Hurricane Sandy's path, members of the AIA and the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee send our hopes for their safety. The AIA will work closely with our colleagues, as we have following other severe weather events, to assist local communities in their recovery efforts.
Through our network of chapters, we are beginning to assess the damage to communities in the Northeast region. Now that the storm is passing, we will formulate plans to assist architects there in evaluating the building damage caused by the storm and map a path to recovery.
Meanwhile, experienced disaster responders with the AIA have resources to help prepare architects for this important role. Visit our web page to get an overview of the AIA Disaster Response Program: http://www.aia.org/disasterresponse.
A commitment to public service is a core value of our profession. We intend to live up to that value in the hours and days ahead as we prepare to assist the communities hit by Hurricane Sandy.”
Anyone wishing to donate to the recovery effort should consider making a contribution to our partners, Architecture for Humanity www.architectureforhumanity.org. The AIA and Architecture for Humanity have a strategic partnership to coordinate advocacy, education, and training that helps architects make effective contributions to communities preparing for, responding to, and rebuilding after disaster.
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