ENR AOE Winner Kit Miyamoto Talks Gaza Rebuilding Plans, Even as Bombs Continue to Fall

Miyamoto, other experts weigh in on assessing the damage in Gaza

Kit Miyamotom CEO of Miyamoto International has brought his structural engineering and humanitarian response expertise to earthquake-hit areas and conflict zones.

Photo by Yurii Stefanyak

Architectural Record recently spoke with ENR 2024 Award of Excellence Winner Kit Miyamoto, founder and CEO of Miyamoto International, about his firm's efforts to assess damage in the war-torn Gaza Strip while making plans for eventual rebuilding efforts.

Read the full AR article outlining the extent of Gaza damage and rebuilding challenge here

ENR cited Miyamoto in April for his ongoing work in providing structural engineering services in the wake of devastating earthquakes and other natural and disasters. His firm also recently expanded its rapid-response work in conflict zones, performing structural assessments and leading rebuilding efforts in Ukraine.

Miyamoto spoke at the ENR Award of Excellence Gala in New York City about the situation in Gaza and what engineers can do to address the humanitarian crisis:

Jeff Rubenstone is Deputy Editor for News and Technology at the Engineering News-Record. As news director of ENR he oversees the publication's news coverage, and also covers emerging technologies and innovations in the construction space. With well over a decade of experience reporting on the industry, Jeff has a broad background in engineering and construction journalism. He is based in New York City.

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