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SECOND EDITION n 2019 Time to Hunker Down ����������������������������������������������������������� 2
FROM THE EDITORS OF GREEN BUILDER ® MAGAZINE
Beating the Heat In all but the worst case disaster scenarios, preparedness is key.
RESILIENT HOUSING Braced for Nature’s Fury ����������������������������������������������������� 6
Our second edition of the strategic defense guide for
building and preparing new and existing properties—to
withstand nature’s fury. We must become more resilience. Here’s an overview of why and how.
The (Building) Science of Readiness �����������������������������12
Years of hard experience with hurricanes and tornadoes have taught us a
thing or two about how to build tougher homes.
Risk-Reducing Metal Roofs ����������������������������������������������20
Evidence from the field shows that metal roofs boost building survivability
in worst-case scenarios
INSIDE:
n Flood Preparation Structure is Fundamental:
n ICF Best Practices
n Defensive Irrigation
n Metal Roofing Tips
n Disaster-Ready Products The ICF Advantage �����������������������������������������������������������������26
When properly installed and reinforced, Insulating Concrete Forms offer
HERE’S A SAMPLE OF WHAT’S INSIDE some of the best resistance to both extreme winds and flooding..
“Simply elevating a home in a Storm Front����������������������������������������������������������������������������30
flood zone, for example, won’t be This stilt home in the Florida keys, built like a fortress with Structural
Insulating Panels (SIPs), is also a state-of-the-art energy saver.
theonly measure taken against
Resilient Product Showcase ��������������������������������������������32
flooding. It may also contain
A closer look at some of the best products for adding strength, durability
advanced systems for surviving and flexibility to a structure.
prolonged sea level rise, Safe Havens ���������������������������������������������������������������������������36
tsunamis and other threats�” Adaptability is the key to designing buildings that can perform well, even
when the air conditioners and gadgets shut down.
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Floods and Folly ��������������������������������������������������������������������44
Will cities such as Houston be ready when the next big one hits?
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