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fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Light from Above: Measuring and Designing Daylight Under Sloped Roofs

From Alpine chalets shedding snow to Mediterranean roof tiles mitigating summer heat, the slope responded to climate and construction challenges long before it became an aesthetic code. Although modern architecture has favored horizontal planes and orthogonal plans, the pitched roof requires a project to be conceived in section.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

In California, developers are building the country's first wildfire resilient neighborhoods

A Sacramento-area neighborhood uses IBHS Wildfire Prepared Neighborhoods standards to build ember-resistant homes and layout designs that reduce wildfire ignition and spread.
Real estate
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Housing affordability is so elusive that Beazer Homes is rewriting the playbook

Lowering homeowners' monthly costs by reducing energy, insurance, and financing expenses increases affordability without shrinking or downgrading homes.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
4 months ago

Review urges flood resilience to be built into every home upgrade

Over 6.3 million UK homes already face flood risk; property flood resilience must be mainstreamed and builders require training, standards, and accreditation to protect communities.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Explainer: What are the new rules on apartments - and why has Dublin City Council raised 'grave concern' about them?

New regulations will boost apartment construction and significantly reduce building costs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

How homeowners are saving on insurance by upgrading their houses against disasters

Incentivizing homeowners to reinforce structures against climate disasters can lower insurance rates and mitigate risks associated with extreme weather.
NYC real estate
fromFRONTLINE
9 months ago

Recovery Failure: Why We Struggle To Rebuild for the Next Storm

Community resilience in disaster recovery varies significantly based on building standards and preparedness.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Construction magnate surrenders to police over Bangkok tower collapse in earthquake

Construction negligence in Thailand leads to arrests after high-rise tragedy.
Professionals face charges over Bangkok building collapse and negligence.
Ninety-two deaths confirmed following collapse of nearly completed structure.
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