Mainstreaming disaster risk strategies into the built environment

Disasters have become increasingly frequent and destructive worldwide; therefore, there is a need to integrate disaster resilience strategies into all aspects of society. The aim of this paper is to investigate how disaster resilience strategies can be mainstreamed into the built environment, with a focus on identifying best practices, challenges and opportunities for improvement. A comprehensive review of relevant literature was conducted, including peer-reviewed articles, reports, and case studies. The methodology adopted is a qualitative method which is purely a literature review. An extensive literature review search of electronic databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, as well as manual searches of reference lists of relevant articles, was conducted. The findings of this study suggest that mainstreaming disaster resilience into construction processes is crucial to reduce the negative impact of disasters. Moreover, the need for collaboration between stakeholders, such as architects, engineers, contractors, and local authorities, to develop comprehensive disaster risk management plans. The need to incorporate new technologies and building materials to enhance the resilience of buildings, such as the use of earthquake-resistant materials and the adoption of passive cooling strategies. The study provides insights into how disaster resilience can be mainstreamed into construction processes, highlighting the importance of collaboration, innovation, and capacity-building. The study underscores the need for a holistic approach to disaster resilience in construction, which involves not only improving the physical structures but also considering social and economic aspects. The study provides valuable information for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners involved in the construction sector to enhance disaster resilience and contribute to sustainable development.