Emails and videos of burned buildings in Los Angeles versus those still standing have been flying back and forth among architects, builders and fire safety specialists around the world.

Reeling from destructive wildfires, California lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials ...

Experts discuss ways to safeguard homes against wildfires, such as fire-resistant materials for roofs and walls, double-pane windows, and advanced roofing designs. The report emphasizes the role of ...

The Vogts designed their Malibu house to withstand disasters. But they were only beginning to learn the mental toll the fires ...

No official causes yet for LA fires, but utilities have a deadly history of sparking blazes. Cut the power and bury the lines ...

Drywall may be the go-to finishing material for interior walls, but it's far from being the only choice. Have a look at these exciting drywall alternatives.

More than 10,000 houses burned in Los Angeles. But fire-resistant design helped keep some standing even on blocks where the ...

To qualify officially as a passive house, a home must meet certain criteria set by the International Passive House ...

Amid stories of tragic loss and destruction, there are others about homes surviving thanks to luck, timing or modern ...

“As long as we continue to build houses with wood in places that are expected to burn, the only outcome we can expect is that ...

Asbestos Insulation Installation Back in the ’70s, people were often more focused on practicality than safety. Homeowners ...