Natural hazards are a constantly recurring threat in many countries. Although they can hardly be prevented, their destructive effects on human settlements can be essentially mitigated through constant monitoring, appropriate planning strategies and technical measures. The course aims at demonstrating the possibilities as well as limits of human control and will give an exemplary overview of potential countermeasures before, during and after the occurrence of a disaster in the fields of earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami and nuclear hazards. Within this framework it will shed light not only on technical challenges, but also the psychological and social difficulties regarding recovery and reconstruction of a post-disaster environment. Besides Austria, a special focus will be on Japan considering the recent combined earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster in Fukushima and the Sendai area. The lectures and workshops will be complemented by excursions to a nuclear power plant, building sites and other relevant locations.

Course leader
Dr. techn. Iris Mach, Vienna UT

Target group
International students and professionals with a background in architecture, engineering or related fields.

Course aim
The session will demonstrate the possibilities of disaster intervention before, during and after a hazard regarding construction techniques, planning strategies, social and psychological counseling and reconstruction methods.

Credits info
6 ECTS Participants will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the summer school and all necessary documentation to validate the course at their home university.

Fee info
EUR 600: Reduced participation fee for students.Early registration bonus of 150 until the 31st of December.Later registration bonus of 100 until the 31st of January.Group discount of 150 (at least 4 participants).

INNES
Address: Favoritenstr. 4-6
Postal code: 1040
City: Vienna
Country: Austria
Website: http://www.innesvienna.net
E-mail: summersession@innesviena.net
Phone: 436802349265