Some Los Angeles homes made it through the firestorm. Here's howKey precautions and building codes can significantly increase the chances of homes surviving wildfires.
Editorial: The challenge now is deciding how to rebuild safely in areas destroyed by fireResidents affected by wildfires face crucial decisions about rebuilding or relocating, with careful attention needed to avoid further displacement.
Some Los Angeles homes made it through the firestorm. Here's howKey precautions and building codes can significantly increase the chances of homes surviving wildfires.
Editorial: The challenge now is deciding how to rebuild safely in areas destroyed by fireResidents affected by wildfires face crucial decisions about rebuilding or relocating, with careful attention needed to avoid further displacement.
Find your wildfire hazard with Oregon's new risk mapsOregon has updated wildfire hazard area maps, affecting 106,000 properties with new fire protection codes.
Oregon issues new 'wildfire hazard maps' for homeowners living in high-risk areasOregon has introduced new building codes and vegetation management rules for homes in high-risk wildfire areas to enhance fire safety.
Find your wildfire hazard with Oregon's new risk mapsOregon has updated wildfire hazard area maps, affecting 106,000 properties with new fire protection codes.
Oregon issues new 'wildfire hazard maps' for homeowners living in high-risk areasOregon has introduced new building codes and vegetation management rules for homes in high-risk wildfire areas to enhance fire safety.
After Getting City Approvals, Developer of Mint Plaza Sleeping Pod Complex Plans Much Larger VersionSan Francisco's sleeping-pod dormitory gained city approval after a year of red tape and minimal changes, despite initial safety concerns.
California Eyes a Push Toward Electric Heat Pumps Instead of Gas-Powered Heaters | KQEDCalifornia's updated building codes significantly promote electrification in new homes, impacting market trends towards all-electric buildings.
California pushes heat pumps for all new homes starting 2026 with new building codeCalifornia is advancing electrification in buildings through new standards promoting heat pumps, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045.
California Eyes a Push Toward Electric Heat Pumps Instead of Gas-Powered Heaters | KQEDCalifornia's updated building codes significantly promote electrification in new homes, impacting market trends towards all-electric buildings.
California pushes heat pumps for all new homes starting 2026 with new building codeCalifornia is advancing electrification in buildings through new standards promoting heat pumps, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045.
Resilient Buildings: Materials that Protect Against Fire with StyleFire embodies both destructive and protective qualities; thus, its use in construction necessitates strict safety measures.
'The earthquake is inevitable, but the disaster is not' Lessons for California from Taiwan temblorTaiwan's earthquake lessons for Southern California emphasize the importance of fault location, strong building codes, and disaster preparedness.Retrofitting older buildings may be crucial in reducing damage from earthquakes.
Thousands more London homes are stalled amid fire safety uncertaintyThousands of homes in London stalled due to uncertainty over new regulations for second staircases in tall buildings.Housing Secretary Michael Gove is implementing new rules to enhance resident safety and aid firefighters during emergencies.
Contra Costa County pauses all-electric building requirements, natural gas ban for new constructionLocal governments in Contra Costa County and San Mateo County are pausing the enforcement of all-electric building codes due to legal uncertainties.Ruling against Berkeley's natural gas ban is prompting cities to reconsider their approach to clean energy in new construction.