Explore why resilient home design goes beyond code to withstand Florida’s hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires. Learn about features like elevated structures, concrete walls, and energy-efficient systems for long-term durability.
Tag Archives: Disaster Risk Reduction
A Sunnier State: Florida without FEMA
Designing homes for Florida’s climate means thinking beyond aesthetics. From flood resilience to energy efficiency, learn how innovative materials like SCIPs and smart design choices can create homes that thrive in any storm. Ready to build a storm-ready, beautiful home? Read more.
Disaster Recovery Resources for Homeowners: What You Need to Know
Recover smarter after a disaster! Learn about FEMA programs, tax refunds, and resilient rebuilding techniques to make your home stronger and future-ready. #DisasterRecovery #ResilientDesign
Renovation First Steps: From Flooded to Fabulous
To successfully rebuild or remodel after flooding, start with a recent survey, elevation certificate, and geotechnical testing for foundation stability.
Creating a Safer Home After a Flood
Effective recovery from floods involves elevating utilities, implementing flood-proofing strategies, and ensuring thorough moisture testing before repairs.
Building an Upstairs Addition for Flood Resilience
Elevating living spaces to second floors minimizes flood damage, enhances emotional security, reduces insurance costs, and increases home value.
Say Goodbye to Drywall: Best Flood Solutions
Flood-prone homeowners can replace vulnerable drywall with resilient materials like cement boards and PVC panels, enhancing durability and reducing mold risk.
Designing Resilient, Energy-Efficient Homes with SCIPs
An Architect in Florida prioritizes energy efficiency and resilience. She explores SCIPs for their strength, durability, and thermal efficiency in construction.
Innovative Building Systems for Energy Efficiency and Disaster Resistance
Exciting innovations from the Southeast Building Conference: SIP, ICF, SCIP building systems, termite treatment, water heaters, ductless systems, hurricane connectors.
Raising Homes Above the Flood Plain: An Architect’s Perspective
Living in flood-prone areas poses challenges, but elevating your home above the flood plain offers significant benefits and additional space.
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