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“If it weren’t for several fire-resilient design strategies ... overhangs, or attic vents “to allow sparks to get inside the roof, which is metal, with a fire-resistant underlayment.” ...

CHENNAI: While you walk through the dim hallways of the vernacular houses in south India, the breeze passes unhindered, and the feet feel the firmness on concre ...

Kim Nigro, formerly of Studio Nigro Architecture + Design, a collaborator and colleague ... maximize insulation in the basement and attic [and] roof levels that are more often unfinished, and ...

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Wondering what you really need to get rid of in your attic? A pro shares her top tips for what to prioritize and how to get started on this sometimes dreaded task.

To blend a more contemporary design with a focus on sustainability ... Additionally, Eleena also transformed the upstairs attic into a small room that is accessible by a steep staircase designed ...

Hardening a home against wildfires doesn’t need to take thousands of dollars for a fire-resistant roof or siding, a California wildfire expert told CNN. “It can be the smallest changes” that ...

In a traditional house design, embers typically get sucked inside the home through roof vents during a fire. It's one of the reasons why homes in Los Angeles are burning from the inside out.