Design Observer had an article about how the earthquake in Haiti could lead to a revolutionary way to look at design and architecture. The article by Thomas Fisher discusses how natural disasters (Haiti, Katrina, South Eastern Tsunami) and attacks (9/11) have increased over the past few decades. It does not take extensive research to understand the destruction such events had on people's lives.
Fisher continues saying that by using strategic design in architecture and civil planning, the scope of the aftermath of a tragic event can be reduced. We can't "predict when natural disasters will occur, we can predict where they will likely happen and what effect they will have." By ensuring that structures are designed to withstand the elements, the cost overall of rebuilding a community would be greatly reduced. Fisher also suggests that instead of waiting to be commissioned for a project, architects should be proactive and offer their services to protect a community from the unpredictable forces of nature.
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