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Much of the death toll from earthquakes results from collapsing masonry and buildings and another key factor is the reality that these deaths primarily occur in the dwellings of low-income...
This guidebook is a companion publication to be used in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's document "FEMA 178 - NEHRP Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of...
This document sets out the national norms and minimum standards for school funding in terms ofthe South African Schools Act, 1996 (No. 84 of 1996). It also deals with the procedures to be...
The ability to effectively deal with disasters is becoming more relevant because of factors that tend to increase risk. Unfortunately, there are recurring difficulties with disaster response....
This hanbook aims at being used as a tool to reduce urban risk in small and medium sized cities by local schools, students, teachers, parents, resident associations and local government members,...
This guide for education leaders and facilities developers focuses on the safety of school buildings and their occupants. Noting the economic losses and social disruption caused by building damage...
This guide will provide some suggestions and support for the production of architectural projects and construction in conventional material or of the traditional type that allows one to...
This guide focuses on sanitation and hygiene education at the school level. It may be of relevance to practitioners and to academics who are working directly or indirectly on School Sanitation and...
Examples of school retrofitting in Peru.
School design principles for developing counties.