Low vision is characterized by vision that is no longer correctable by glasses, contact lens, surgery, or medication. Low vision is…
Given the gravity of manmade and natural hazard events of the last decade, designing buildings that not only offer resistance, but…
This white paper, released by the Institute’s Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) and Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (…
This report, prepared at the outset of the 2020 NEHRP Provisions development cycle, presents some important background on the NEHRP…
Resiliency has become a growing concern in the national psyche. President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding…
In recent years, building owners and communities have increasingly focused on improving the design, construction and operation of…
A study of five remarkable buildings performed by the National Institute of Building Sciences' Facility Maintenance & Operations…
This toolkit serves as a starting point for developing real estate projects with manufactured housing by: Providing an overview of the…
This toolkit offers a starting point and provides important resources for lenders, developers, and stakeholders interested in pursuing…
In this report, the Institute’s Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (CFIRE) examines the current and potential roles of…