Optimized Roof-Attic Assemblies
A roof system is a layered assembly that must function as a cohesive unit to ensure energy...
Posts about Resilient Housing
Smart Home Integration—A La Carte
If you’re not already including numerous smart Wi-Fi features in even your most basic home models,...
Noncombustible Siding Helps Harden Home Against Wildfire
In regions at extreme risk of wildfire, Hardie siding can be part of a fire mitigation plan. Fire...
Shifts in Housing Size
Smaller floorplans cost less to build, use fewer resources, and run on a lot less energy over the...
Climate Heats Up, Homes Toughen Up
In an era of extremes, resilience is becoming the new standard in home design. Each year, just when...
Resilience Rising: Focused Landscaping for Tighter Budgets
These three little-known backyard best practices can help you save money without sacrificing fun...
Keeping Homes Cool Without Air Conditioning
As extreme temperatures rise, new home designers may be wise to combine traditional and high-tech...
Tornadoes, Tariffs and ICFs
At the intersection of the climate crisis and lumber inflation, ICF homes have never looked better....
Wildfire Season is Coming. Are You Ready?
Dealing with harmful wildfire smoke is the new frontier for Indoor Air Quality systems. As climate...
Climate-Resilient Masterpiece Helps 80-Something Couple Age in Place
VISION House Austin combines passive design, a cutting-edge building envelope, and sustainable...
The Floods are Coming. What’s Your Best Prep?
This summer could see even worse flood events than 2024. You have three options for preparing your...
Wildfire Resilience Product Protects Lives and Properties
Innovative product strengthens fire resistance and reduces construction costs. Sadly, what was once...
Beat the Heat with Fabral’s Metal Roofing
Fabral and VISION House Austin are making it easy to stay cool and save energy even when Texas...
