concept   disaster-resistant buildings
culture   Australia
statement   In Australia, buildings are designed to withstand bushfires, drought, and cyclones rather than earthquakes.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 disaster-resistant buildings Australia Attention to bushfire and drought-resistant design 1
2 earthquake-proof construction Australia Less emphasis as these countries have lower seismic risks 1
3 earthquake-resistant construction Australia Less emphasis due to lower earthquake risk 1
4 earthquake-resistant design Australia Emphasizing snow-load resistant design is an important consideration in construction due to heavy snowfall, rather than seismic activity. 1
5 hurricane-resistant construction Australia Consideration for cyclone-resistant designs, especially in coastal areas 1