Low Damage Seismic Design - Volume 1: Benefits, Options, and Getting Started

This document is Volume One of a three-volume LDSD Guidance series:

Low Damage Seismic Design – Volume One: Benefits, Options and Getting Started

Low Damage Seismic Design – Volume Two: Performance Framework

Low Damage Seismic Design – Volume Three: Technical Guidance

LDSD Volume One 

• has an explanation of key concepts and terms involved in LDSD
• outlines the value of an LDSD approach to building design for building developers and owners
• provides advice on how to start an LDSD project
• explains the limitations of seismic performance of buildings designed to the New Zealand Building Code (the Building Code). 

Intended Audience 

• commercial and multi-storey residential building owners, developers.
• Volume One has pull out guides for commercial building tenants and apartments owners and tenants. 

When to Use

Use Volume One for limiting future earthquake damage and faster recovery and you are:

• in the concept phase of a building design project, or
• considering purchasing or leasing a new building.