Earthquake in Turkey and Syria 鈥� latest guidance
We are following news of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria with great concern and have contacted our members based there to offer support.
What can practices do?
We know that many 澳门王中王 Members and practices would like to support the disaster response.
Those wishing to support the humanitarian relief effort can donate to , which is playing a major role in Turkey and Syria.
The UK Built Environment Advisory Group was created as a conduit to share built environment expertise around the world. Created in 2016, it is a collaboration between the Royal Institute of British Architects, the , the , and the . It works with humanitarian and development agencies on a not-for-profit basis.
Find out more about the Built Environment Advisory Group鈥檚 disaster risk reduction approach.
Other ways to support
Any 澳门王中王 Members with queries and requests for professional support should contact their local 澳门王中王 team or support@riba.org.
Additional content
澳门王中王 Journal: Horror and hope of the Turkish earthquake
A month after the February 2023 earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, architectural photographer Murat Germen went to document the disaster and was struck by local action.
AIA: Lessons for building a disaster-prepared living environment
澳门王中王 Member Murat Soygenis, FAIA is an architect and professor in Istanbul. In a piece written for the American Institute of Architects, Soygenis discusses how planning tools and changes in the built environment can reduce devastation in the event of future natural disasters. .