Escondido home development says it is ‘fire resistant.’ Houses cost $1M
Los Angeles-based KB Home unveiled its Dixon Trail development in Escondido this week that it calls “wildfire resistant.” It ...
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Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't
California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection because using fire-resistant materials helps ...
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Carbon-negative construction: New method turns CO₂ into strong, fire-resistant building materials
A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, ...
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Los Angeles architects are hard at work rebuilding after the fires and thinking about what comes next
In January, the world watched in horror as wildfires tore through Southern California neighborhoods, destroying more than ...
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Wetherby Wall Systems Launches the UK’s First Fire-Tested Below DPC Insulation System
Wetherby Wall Systems, part of the ROCKWOOL Group, is delighted to announce the launch of SOQEL A2, a fully compliant, impact ...
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Coral-inspired technology turns atmospheric CO₂ into durable, fireproof building materials
Carbon dioxide (CO₂), the greenhouse gas fueling climate change, is increasingly shaping our lives. It drives rising seas, ...
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New fire hazard maps cover 4.6 million acres in Southern California
For new properties in high hazard zones, developers will have to follow California regulations on fire-resistant building materials. The same is generally true for homeowners looking to make ...
Southern California fire danger zones increase 76% in new maps
Cities with first-time fire zone designations include Santa Monica, La Cañada-Flintridge, South Pasadena, Alhambra, ...
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Bass Issues Fireproofed Re-Building Expedition
Mayor Karen Bass Friday issued an executive order to expedite the rebuilding of homes and businesses in ways that better ...
New California fire maps put nearly 4 million in hazardous zones
CalFire released its fourth and final round of color-coded fire hazard severity maps. Different colors come with different ...
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State releasing new fire maps for Southern California. Here’s why they matter
Among other things, the maps show where fire-resistant building codes apply and where ... and flammable materials like wooden gates, plants and bark mulch will be banned in that 5-foot perimeter.