International Green Construction Code

The 2015 International Green Construction Code offers new directions on building for resilience and sustainability for the environment.

ASHRAE General Guidelines on Construction

Preparing to Thrive is AHRAE's statement on resilience in the building industry

ICC: IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions

A guide to wall bracing provisions in the International Residential Code

FEMA – Coastal Construction Manual

FEMA produces two volumes of Coastal Construction Manual covering comprehensive planning, design, and construction guidance

The American Wood Council's Wood Frame Construction Manual

Referenced in the International Building Code, this is a quick resource for simplified specs of sizes and styles for a range of wind speeds from 115 mph to 160 mph.

Presentations of the 2016 Residential Building Design and Construction Conference

This conference hosted by Penn State College of Engineering provides presentations from industry experts on leading thought and practices for resilient building

ASHRAE Resilience for MEP Engineers

National Fire Protection Association's Firewise Program

The NFPA maintains an education outreach website for its Firewise program, which educates communities and professionals against wildfires

Texas Tech University's National Wind Institute

This leader in windstorm resilience offers a database of links to guidance on storm shelters and safe rooms

The Most Resilient House in North America

Find out what you can learn from this home featuring some of the most state-of-the-art resilient design techniques

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Resilient Deign Guide

This edition focuses on high wind wood frame construction

Sure House from Stevens Institute of Technology

This innovative home from a team of students at the Stevens Institute of Technology won the 2015 Solar Decathlon.

New Framework for Assessing Residential Construction Market

New research defines a way to assess the residential construction market in terms of resiliency against natural environments.

Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements

For Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program