Ferocious wildfires raged across California this year, destroying thousands of homes and forcing residents to flee. With so many residents without homes, the immediate reaction is to rebuild quickly, but some design and architecture experts familiar with the situation are urging caution. They feel it’s important to consider resilient, environmentally appropriate design before rebuilding.
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After Fires, California Needs Sustainable, Smart Rebuilding
With strong codes and sustainable construction methods that recognize the potential for wildfires, new homes will be more resilient to the forces of nature.
This article was originally published on Builder.