Resilience
Enhance structural integrity of the building envelope by using more durable building materials and bulk water and moisture management strategies. Create homes that can withstand increasingly erratic, unpredictable and severe weather conditions including extended blackout periods and powerful windstorms.
Construct with Passive Survivability in mind.
Provide redundant energy systems to ensure continuity of essential utilities and services.
Engineer buildings to survive severe storm conditions.
Provide storage capacity for an adequate supply of drinking water, food and essential goods (toilet paper, soap, hand towels, candles, flashlight, batteries, etc.).
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