Designing for Cyclone Resilience in a Changing Climate

As climate change accelerates, the intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones are increasing—posing growing risks to buildings, infrastructure, and communities. Designing for Cyclone Resilience in a Changing Climate equips built environment professionals with the knowledge and tools to design, retrofit, and plan for cyclone-resilient structures and settlements in high-risk regions.

This course explores the cumulative impacts of tropical cyclones alongside projected climate change scenarios, offering practical guidance on applying National Construction Code (NCC) requirements for cyclone-resilient design. Participants will assess retrofitting techniques for existing buildings, ensuring older structures meet contemporary safety and performance standards.

A key focus is placed on integrating environmental science, Indigenous knowledge, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver holistic, place-responsive cyclone resilience. Learners will also develop strategies for disaster waste management, community recovery planning, and long-term resilience as part of a systems-based design approach.

Ideal for architects, engineers, planners, and disaster recovery professionals, this course fosters a proactive mindset and cross-disciplinary skill set essential for designing in cyclone-prone environments—today and in a rapidly changing future.