Built to Endure: The Future of Climate-Responsive Homes
As climate impacts grow more intense and unpredictable, the built environment must evolve. The...
Posts about Resilient Housing
Storm Centurion
The Hunters Point community thrives during natural disasters while others don’t, thanks to green,...
Leak Detection’s Second Best Selling Point
Plumbing leaks can destroy homes. Extreme home insurance rates can force people out of their homes....
How Babcock Ranch Became a Beacon of Resilience After Hurricane Ian
How did Babcock Ranch defy Hurricane Ian’s wrath while neighboring communities fell into darkness?...
Everyone Has a Role in Climate Responsive Design and Resiliency
Design is at the forefront of resilient building. Here’s how it is helping drive safer housing...
Protecting Homes Amid California’s Devastating Wildfires
In an age of climate crisis after climate crisis, now is the time to get real about protecting...
Florida Insurers Plan to Reject Asphalt Roofs
An industry exec hints at phasing out coverage for shingles altogether, now that a trifecta of...
No Hurricane Straps? No Worries.
Older homes often lack the requisite metal tie downs to keep roofs on during a hurricane. Adding...
Floods and Freezes Expose America’s Broken Plumbing
Extreme weather has laid bare the failing condition of America’s water infrastructure. This week,...
Coating Interior Doors to Resist Flood Damage
Replacing bedroom and closet doors and trim after a flood accounts for a large portion of homeowner...
5 Crucial Steps to Clean Your Home’s Flooded Walls
You can’t easily build a “floodproof” wall, but you can greatly improve the washability of a home’s...
Resilient Siding Provides Climate Conscious Protection
Hardie siding and trim include climate-specific engineering. Peter Pfeiffer and Alan Barley of...
A Tale of Two Hurricane Experiences
Two articles published after the one-two punch of hurricanes in the Southeast show the importance...