New Zealand research emphasizes public demand for stronger earthquake-resistant buildings.

New Zealand research reveals public demand for stronger buildings to withstand earthquakes, prioritizing quick return to living and working. The Resilient Buildings Project by NZSEE & EQC Toka Tū Ake highlights seismic resilience as a moral imperative, not a luxury, to minimize property loss, distress, and economic disruptions. The cost of increasing seismic resilience in new buildings is often less than 1% of construction costs.