Resilient Design

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A Concrete Bungalow for the Carolinas

Concrete panels were the key to building a durable, affordable home for retiring... More

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Rebuilding a Flooded House

Post-Harvey, a builder sets his new home on a tall crawlspace More

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Ignition Resistant Roof Edge Detail

In a wildfire, embers can be sucked into soffit vents or land in gutters, where... More

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Survivor Stories

Houses that stood against Hurricane Michael's fury More

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Homeless in Houston, a Year After Harvey

In Harvey's aftermath, Houston has lost ground in its efforts to reduce homelessness. More

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The Wild Card in California's Wildfires: People

Human development and human activity - including how we build - are part of the fire landscape in the West. More

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Hurricane Shutter Prices Rise Due to Tariff on Aluminum Imports
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Flood Thy Neighbor? Fill in the Floodplain Leads Locals to Worry

From Charleston to Houston, the practice of using fill to elevate new developments above the base flood elevation is spurring pushback from neighbors, and questions from the local press. More

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