LA Fires: Why So Many Homes Are Made of Wood (The Real Reason)
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Space & Architecture
Why build with wood in a wildfire zone? Great question! In California, we’re balancing two major risks: wildfires and earthquakes.
Wood might seem risky, but it’s flexible and performs well in earthquakes, unlike brittle materials like brick or CMU. The key is designing with fire-smart principles:
Fire-resistant wood treatments
Non-combustible exterior materials
Ember-resistant vents
Defensible space
It’s not just about flammability—it’s about resilience. Got questions? Let’s talk!"
#FireResilientDesign #EarthquakeSafety #CaliforniaArchitecture #WildfireAwareness #ArchitectTips #ARE5Prep #lawildfires
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Wood might seem risky, but it’s flexible and performs well in earthquakes, unlike brittle materials like brick or CMU. The key is designing with fire-smart principles:
Fire-resistant wood treatments
Non-combustible exterior materials
Ember-resistant vents
Defensible space
It’s not just about flammability—it’s about resilience. Got questions? Let’s talk!"
#FireResilientDesign #EarthquakeSafety #CaliforniaArchitecture #WildfireAwareness #ArchitectTips #ARE5Prep #lawildfires
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Access all our ARE® resources below designed to help you PASS your exams and START your business! Including FREE downloads, courses, and group programs.
Join the Mind Over ARE waitlist now to get first access to my next group coaching: https://dci.byoungdesign.com/moa-waitlist
Starting the ARE®? START HERE
+ ARE Resource Guide FREE download: https://dci.byoungdesign.com/areresources
Bring back the FUN in studying architecture
+ ARE Activity Book: https://dci.byoungdesign.com/workbook
Top Tips to PASS the ARE®
+ 31 Best ARE Tips FREE download: https://dci.byoungdesign.com/aretips
FAILING the exams and don't know why? Download the workbook below
+ FREE Breakthrough Toolkit Workbook: https://dci.byoungdesign.com/fear-setting
Want to know EXACTLY what to study and when? Get the 6-week study plans for each ARE division here:
+ Ultimate Study Plan course: https://dci.byoungdesign.com/USP
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