How a ‘passive house’ survived the LA fires, despite the neighboring houses burning down
To reduce or even eliminate the need for heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer, a passive house is built airtight, using strong exterior insulation, triple-pane windows, and construction methods that ensure no heat is transferred across the exterior of the building. No outdoor air seeps in, and no indoor air escapes.
There’s no such thing as a fire-proof house, but certain design choices can help protect a home during a wildfire. As the ...
The Vogts designed their Malibu house to withstand disasters. But they were only beginning to learn the mental toll the fires ...
The fires ripping through LA have caused unrepairable damage, with more than 12,000 buildings destroyed and 84,000 people ...
A Boston architect and his team are busy designing a fire-resistant house, able to sustain winds up to 200 mph.
A well-planned house that endured severe flames from the Palisades fire has put a spotlight on innovative protective features ...
The architect of a Los Angeles home that miraculously survived the devastating wildfires has detailed the 'design choices' ...
While it may be impossible ever to know for sure, several variables could be at play for those homes that survive, experts ...
Over 12,000 buildings have been destroyed in Los Angeles, but some have managed to stay standing, including a unique house ...
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