IIASA colleagues presenting at the 5th Circular Strategies Symposium

Disasters, whether natural or manmade, leave a devastating trail of destruction in their wake, disrupting communities, livelihoods and ecosystems. In the aftermath of such events, the role of architects in addressing these challenges is essential not only in terms of restoring physical structures, but also in terms of fostering resilience and rebuilding communities. When a lack of economic and/or material resources is evident, a shift towards regenerative systems that minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency is required. The concept of circularity emerges as a respectful solution, offering a transformative approach to post-disaster architecture.

The symposium will deliver a multidisciplinary perspective on key themes, such as designing with immediate responses in mind, from temporary to permanent rebuilding, large-scale territorial planning, materials and approaches, aimed at transforming the narrative from despair to resilience.

Researchers from the Systemic Risk and Resilience Group in the ASA Program, Michaela Bachmann and Robert Sakic Trogrlic will give a presentation on: “Risk and Resilience Thinking: Implications for Reconstruction Processes”