Timber structures have gained significant prominence in contemporary construction due to their sustainability, aesthetic appeal and favourable carbon profile. Nevertheless, the inherent combustibility ...

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. Choosing ...

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

Well-chosen succulents can add beauty, sustainability and fire resilience to your garden. Can a garden be beautiful, sustainable and fire-resistant? Is this even a question you would have asked six or ...

There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying. Los Angeles-based KB Home unveiled its Dixon Trail development in Escondido this week that it calls ...