Written by: Briar Goldwyn, Cole Velasquez, Yarelis Gonzales, and Polly Murray When we first set out to study the multi-hazard performance of informally constructed housing in Puerto Rico, the island had not been majorly affected by an earthquake for over 100 years. We began our study in July 2019 by...
Written by: Briar Goldwyn, Cole Velasquez, Yarelis Gonzales, and Meredith Lochhead In Puerto Rico, a U.S. Caribbean island exposed to both hurricanes and earthquakes, it is estimated that over half of all commercial and residential construction is constructed informally. While this informally constructed housing provides housing access for individuals who...