Now that fall is here, the danger of fire increases with each month until the rains come. If you live in a state other than California, as we’ve seen, the risk may come from extreme weather events like hurricanes or heavy rainstorms that create flooding, or devastating tornadoes. In Northern California, we experience long periods
With global climate change and ongoing drought in California, it’s a sad fact of life that we all need to be prepared in case we get the unwelcome message that a fire is heading our way. As an architect helping rebuild after 2017’s Tubbs Fire, I got a first-hand look at how a wildfire can
This post first ran in 2019. With the drought, the 2021 wildfire season in California is set to be one of the riskiest in years, and it’s a sad fact of life that we all need to be prepared in case we get the unwelcome message that a fire is heading our way. As an
This post first ran in 2019. Wildfire season is in full swing here in California, and it’s a sad fact of life that we all need to be prepared in case we get the unwelcome message that a fire is heading our way. As an architect helping rebuild after 2017’s Tubbs Fire, I’ve gotten a
Wildfire season is in full swing here in California, and it’s a sad fact of life that we all need to be prepared in case we get the unwelcome message that a fire is heading our way. As an architect helping rebuild after 2017’s Tubbs Fire, I’ve gotten a first-hand look at how a wildfire
If your home was destroyed or damaged in 2017’s Northern California firestorm, you have my condolences. Losing a home is traumatic, and the subsequent decisions about rebuilding can seem overwhelming. Here’s how consulting a Santa Rosa architect can help you make sense of your choices and turn this awful event into an opportunity to build
