As climate-driven hazards intensify and insurance markets tighten, resilient design is no longer optional - it is essential for project viability. This course examines the critical relationship between floodplain design, multi-hazard mitigation, and building insurability. Participants will explore key concepts including FEMA/NFIP requirements, ASCE 24 updates, Flood Elevations, along with compliant wet and dry floodproofing strategies. The course expands beyond flood to address broader risks such as wind, wildfire, and severe weather, highlighting how material selection, elevation, defensible space, and integrated systems influence performance and long-term asset value. Attendees will gain practical, code-aligned strategies to reduce risk, improve life safety, and deliver buildings that are not only resilient but insurable in today’s evolving environment.

We will be providing knowledge & information on the following:

1. Define key floodplain design concepts, including Base Flood Elevation (BFE), Design Flood Elevation (DFE), flood zones, and applicable FEMA, NFIP, and ASCE 24 requirements.
2. Compare wet and dry floodproofing strategies, including engineered openings and active versus passive systems, and their impact on building performance and code compliance.
3. Evaluate how multi-hazard risks, including flood, wind, wildfire, and severe weather, affect building design decisions, material selection, and long-term insurability.
4. Apply integrated mitigation strategies such as elevation, floodproofing systems, and defensible space planning to improve life safety, reduce damage, and enhance building resilience.



Credit: 1 AIA-HSW, 1 CFM-CEC, 0.1 ICC-CEU
AIA Provider #: T058
AIA Program #: FP104
ICC #: 27896