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EERI and IAEE
World Housing Encyclopedia
  • a web-based encyclopedia and global network of engineers, architects and housing experts
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to share knowledge on housing construction practices in seismically active areas of the world
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and to offer recommendations and technical resources for improving the seismic performance of vulnerable housing types
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"www.world-housing.net"
  • www.world-housing.net
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"Project launched in January 2000"
  • Project launched in January 2000
  • Over 180 participants from 50 countries
  • Interactive searchable web-based database launched in July 2002
  • Number of visitors to the web site ranges from 3,000-4,000 per month
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Share Information
  • Many countries
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Share Information
  • Many Construction Types
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Engineered Construction
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Non-engineered Construction
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World map
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Coming Soon
  • Development of tutorials summarizing general recommendations on improved seismic construction practices for vulnerable construction types:
    • Adobe
    • RC frames with masonry infills
    • Stone masonry
    • Unreinforced masonry
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Next Phase
  • Establishment of an Editorial Board
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New participants continually welcomed
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Or contribute with tutorials, additional resources, ideas for further development

Contact mgreene@eeri.org or sbrzev@bcit.ca
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Opportunities
  • Interact with colleagues around the world
  • Build a practical, useful tool
  • Stimulate positive change