X-twitter
Advancing Awareness, Transparency & Education for Greater Resilience in the Built Environment
For a Stronger and Safer
Built Environment
Built to code
and sold with a permit
Whether wind, water, earthquake or fire, why didn’t it last?
You survived, but lost a lifetime of memories and big part of your wealth.
Did those who allowed, built and sold this ‘affordable’ house not know it could happen? By now they should. Demand we all have a right to a Disaster-Resilient Home.
This Family live in a Resilient home.
What about yours?
Codes in most locations are set at the lowest possible level to make homes affordable. Means they're not built to withstand serious wind, water, earthquake or fire hazards. At best, you'll have just enough time to escape. Those made aware know they have a choice.
Code-plus homes protect family and property
All have permits,
but which survives... A,B or C?
Most often you don't know. No one tells you: Not the Realtors, Not the MLS, Not the Government. They only say: permitted. One of life's most important purchases, but on resilience you're in the dark. Seen the kitchen, family room and closets; what you haven't seen may cause you to loose it all. A permit doesn't make it resilient.
Rated "Green"
but is it Resilient?
Green buildings are about resource efficiency.
But will they survive when wind, water, fire or earthquakes put them to the test? If they end-up in landfills, it will be a double waste of precious natural resources. Before you invest in green, make sure you're resilient.
Platinum today and flat tomorrow is not sustainable.
Will your business survive
when disaster strikes?
FEMA reports 45% of businesses don't re-open following a disaster;
another 20% shut down within a year. Will you be one of them? Businesses risk losing not only property, but also clients, revenues and reputation.
Change your odds by investing in, or renting, a code-plus building.
Protect your business in a resilient building.
Insuring Disasters
is not the Cure.
Insurance is great for sharing residual risk, when everyone is doing the right thing. If everyone is disaster-prone, it only leads to higher premiums.
It's why governments have become 'insurers' of last resort; and in the process lose billions of taxpayer–meaning your–money. The best insurance is code-plus resilience.
Who Represents your Interests
at Code Hearings?
Unlike other issues, no public-service watchdog groups are here to fight for you. Instead hearings are monopolized by building and real estate interests, who all too willingly sacrifice your resilience for their profit – all in the name of ‘affordability’. No wonder codes often fail us.
Speak up on your right to a disaster-resilient home

Our Mission:

To Empower Consumers and Policy-Makers with the Knowledge and Tools to Withstand Natural and Climate Hazards with Long-Lasting and Resilient Homes & Communities.

Early Adapter Quiz

Test if you should adapt your home and what solution works for you.
Let's Go!
NEW!

Resilient-Smart Quiz!

Test your resilience knowledge to see how you stack-up...
Let's Go!

Programs

View All Programs

Publications/Films

Action

Research

Education

Resilience - The Ultimate Sustainability - 2nd Edition

Aris Papadopoulos' next book 'ResilieNomics' to be published early 2025 

The first book (2nd edition) is available in English, Spanish and as an English audiobook.  It provides an important foundation to appreciate his forthcoming second book.

Available on Audible

Also available on

Our New Illustrated Educational Series
SEE All Episodes

View Now

Holiday Safety Primer

Learn More

RAF Chair to deliver Keynote at 2024 Disasters Expo USA

Aris Papadopoulos will speak on ‘The World Bank’s Free Tool for Rating Resilience’ at the Miami Beach Convention Center on March 6. Get free tickets to Disasters Expo USA 2024.
Learn More

RAF partners with National Disasters Expo: Miami, March 1-2, 2023

Encompassing all Hazards: Wind, Water, Fire & GeoSeismic
Learn More

RAF announces ‘Mark Samuelian Award in Urban Resilience’

RAF pledges $50,000 to create award in urban resilience to honor the memory of Miami Beach commissioner Mark Samuelian
Learn More

New study reveals major post-disaster impact to US households

Even if you're middle class and insured, losing your home in a disaster has large financial and personal costs. This RAF-sponsored study shows what households in Mexico Beach experienced in the 3 years since Hurricane Michael.
Learn More

2022 Resilience Action Fund Internship Opportunities

For US university students and recent graduates
Learn More

Halls of Fame/Shame

In its effort to place a public spotlight on both commendable and shameful actions that materially affect resilience of the built environment, RAF has created a ‘Hall of Fame’ and ‘Hall of Shame’.
View the Halls
Updated

Latest News

Resources

A Must Read

Ebook Cover
Start Reading
For a Stronger and Safer Built Environment
RAF is a US 501(c)3 Nonprofit
RAF (International) is a UK Charitable Company
Twitter

Site Links

RAF News

Get Involved

Join the RAF Newsletter
Website Design by sliStudios