Resilient HousingFloods and Freezes Expose America’s Broken Plumbing Extreme weather has laid bare the failing condition of America’s water infrastructure. This week,... Dec 10, 2024 8:00:00 AMReading time4 min read
Resilient HousingToday's HomeownerCoating Interior Doors to Resist Flood Damage Replacing bedroom and closet doors and trim after a flood accounts for a large portion of homeowner... Nov 4, 2024 11:42:54 AMReading time5 min read
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VISION HouseResilient HousingexteriorsVISIONHouse AustinResilient Siding Provides Climate Conscious Protection Hardie siding and trim include climate-specific engineering. Peter Pfeiffer and Alan Barley of... Oct 23, 2024 3:56:20 PMReading time3 min read
Resilient HousingA Tale of Two Hurricane Experiences Two articles published after the one-two punch of hurricanes in the Southeast show the importance... Oct 16, 2024 11:20:31 AMReading time2 min read
Resilient HousingBenefits of Resilient Building As wildfires, superstorms, floods, tornadoes, and other climate events rage on, resilient building... Sep 19, 2024 10:40:50 AMReading time4 min read
Resilient HousingWhy Waste Money on a Gas Generator When Battery Options Abound? When the power goes out, rather than run a messy gas generator or follow silly advice about dry ice... Sep 4, 2024 4:20:56 PMReading time6 min read
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Resilient HousingFeatured EbooksBeyond Air Conditioning: Multiple Solutions to Beat the Heat Whether it’s a passive solar design, a white roof or new insulation materials, builders are finding... Jun 18, 2024 7:40:50 AMReading time2 min read
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Resilient HousingToday's HomeownerThe Hidden Dangers of Backyard Fire Pits and Fire Tables Sitting around the Chiminea may evoke primordial comforts, but it’s more like sucking down several... May 31, 2024 9:17:11 AMReading time2 min read
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