Webinar: Building for a Hostile Planet
Green Builder's Editor-in-Chief Matt Power gives specific details about what we need to build (and...
Posts about Resilient Housing (4)
New Drainable WRB Offers a Disruptive Upgrade for Wall Assemblies
This self-stick, water-resistive barrier acts as a sort of Swiss army knife, solving building code,...
A Ranch for the Ages
The choice of residential metal roofing and other super-durable materials raises the bar on this...
Disaster-Resistant Home Building With Style
This house can stand up to extreme climate, high winds, wildfires and seismic activity while...
Contemporary Home Enjoys Durability, Energy-Efficiency
Thoughtful design combines with present-day craftsmanship to form a “sanctuary.” Green marketing...
Net Zero Now Builds Indestructible Elegance for $10k Premium
This home’s disaster-resistant features and green energy source give it the best of both worlds....
Spray-on Product Offers Last Line of Defense Against Runaway Wildfires
This company's Pro Defense non-toxic compound can be applied to both organic and inorganic...
Building for Relevance
As consumer expectations change due to COVID-19, the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows shifts with...
Thinking Deeper: Earth Sheltered Houses
By using the natural insulating qualities of soil and an innovative, fast assembly method, this...
ICC and SEAOC Release New Seismic Design Manuals
The new seismic design manuals have been updated to reference the 2018 IBC and are available in...
Toilet Paper is Not the Answer
Standing in line at the local discount store recently, I watched a woman in her late 60s struggle...
Free Webinar: Riding Out The Storm
Resilient housing products and preparation in an age of monster storms, raging wildfires and deadly...
Non-Toxic Fire Retardant Could Have Far Reaching Impacts for Housing
Made with food-safe, plant-based compounds, GreenFire’s product has applications for both fire...