China's Typhoon Toll Rises: A Wake Up Call for Sustainable Design The death toll from Typhoon Maysak in China's southwest region continues to climb, with 159 confirmed fatalities and 10 still missing.
This disaster serves as a stark reminder that our built environment often prioritizes economic interests over resilience and sustainability. Historically, typhoons have ravaged parts of China for centuries.
However, the increasing frequency and intensity of these storms pose a growing threat to populations in vulnerable areas.