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FEATURES

13 Age of Resilience
With ultra-harsh snowstorms, wildfires and
hurricanes becoming more common, what does
the industry need to do to prepare for and
recover from the next Climate Change-induced
disaster?
LESSONS LEARNED: There’s now an absolute need for
the construction industry to up its game in resilient home
construction and disaster resilience products.
WHAT NEXT?: Design strategies can protect builders and 13
homeowners from another grid meltdown.
COLD CASE: A carefully planned retrofit helped this Texas
Passive House survive the 2021 deep freeze.
THE NEW REALITY OF INTERNET RESILIENCE:
An aging communications network has made us a candidate
for internet disaster. Are we ready?
34 On The Minds of Millennials
When it comes to home buying, what do
millennials really want?
42 VISION House Seattle Cascades:
A Smart Way with Water
The project’s owner plans to carefully manage
his home’s harvested water, whether he’s on
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site or out of town.
46 ReVISION House Austin:
From Mood Board to Reality
The deft work of an architect–interior designer
team is transforming this dated kitchen and
prep area into a sophisticated entertainer’s
dream.
54 The Forever House:
Focus on Paints
Innovations in paint chemistry from
Sherwin-Williams give the ReVISION House PHOTO: SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE
Scottsdale project a boost in managing indoor
air quality. 46

DEPARTMENTS “The tragedy of the Texas freeze brought home the fact that

02 Editor’s Note ‘resilient housing practices’ is much more than just a trend, it’s
06 Green Building News an idea that’s time has come, no matter where you live.” Page 14
56 Smart Cities
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60 Design Ideas
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