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 ...

We never think a wildfire will affect us … until it does. In the last year alone, we’ve heard news of devastating fires in California, Colorado and all the way to Florida. These fires rage out of ...

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...

The looming threat of wildfire is now a reality for many Americans. Despite homeowners’ best efforts to take precautions, it often feels as though everyone is at the mercy of Mother Nature. However, ...

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 ...

Homeowners in Los Angeles have started the long process of rebuilding after the destructive wildfires in January. Some are constructing homes that are much less likely to burn when the next wildfire ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. I watched with alarm as the flames blazing across Los Angeles ...