Life in a permanent home has always been a wish list and something about the homeowner asked before going into a new place of residence. In view of the latest events, it has not become negotiable. Catastrophic forest fires, floods and hurricanes have been in a sharp relief of how quickly houses are irreparably damaged or even disappear.
Well, ask how a home is being built, from which it is made and how the elements will withstand are first class than ever. “A house is a living, breathing structure – one that develops with its surroundings and has stayed for generations,” says Duan Tran, partner at Kaa Design. “Future protection is not just about using strong materials, but also that it is about designing on purpose.”
If you find this purpose and stay on it, it is essential to build, buy or renovate a house at every turn. Here is everything the experts say, you should know.
Of course
The structure and design with natural materials can be a wonderful option for both the environment and for the lifespan of your house. “The key to durability, durability and reliability are natural products,” says interior designer Joe Waroquier. “I am consistently dependent on stone, bricks and other products that are stable and offer a solid structure and at the same time offer timeless aesthetics and surviving trends.”
Of course, not all natural materials will prevent both distance and others. Natural stone and granite are wonderful options that are not combined and are fire -resistant options, but others like wood may not be as well suited. If you still want this organic look, designer and architect Jordana Maisie recommends treating a wood with a special fire protection product.
“It was also a new interest in earthly materials such as Cob, Adobe, compressed earth block, Rammed Earth and Gips,” says Maggie Lavender, partner at Kligerman Architecture & Design. “If these structures are correctly reinforced, you can provide a safer solution.”
It also refers to certain architectural styles, such as the Spanish colonial resuscitation, as an excellent examples of durable and fire festivals, which are built with concrete, stucco and bricks. “Alternatively, we can see the emergence of a new local colloquial language that is both robust and fireplace and speaks the dangers with which it is exposed,” adds Lavender.
Look at durability
Timbertech
A home should be timeless in terms of its color palette, furniture and lighting, but there should also be the test of the time from endurance. Fire -proof natural materials can be a great idea, but sometimes it is better to fit with building blocks that have been developed and developed especially for the weather of the elements.
For interior designer Olga Naiman, who began building her house in a New York forest in a state of New York in 2020, this meant carefully every material that went into her new residence. “It took us so long to design, create and build our house – we just didn't want to lose it,” she says. “We wanted to do what we could and what was in our control.”
Instead of designing a wooden deck, as it originally planned, the interior designer chose an outer space with Timbertech, a composed decking that is of ignition determinations and still looks like natural wood and feels like natural wood.
Further considerations that you should take into account are the sides – fiber -cement -belonging offers from brands such as James Hardie are both durable and fire -resistant and are endured in the event of disasters. Ultimately, it is most important to not cut corners, carry out the research and take the time when you approach every aspect of your home.
Keep it clean
If you want your home to keep your home for decades, it should also be friendly in the environment-and the well-being of those who live there. Fortunately, sustainability and durability often go hand in hand. For example, alkemis colors are made from natural minerals and are non -toxic; They are also not flammable.
Another thing is to take into account the use of building materials that improve their air quality for both daily wellness and longevity. “Formaldehyde and benzene can be released during a fire, but they also linger in the soil and buildings of fire -damaged areas,” says Lavendel. “Selecting material with healthy inner air can help to alleviate the toxins left behind.”
Avoid frequent mistakes
There are many things that can go wrong when designing, building or looking for a house. However, you can help yourself to save a headache across the board by holding certain red flags at the top of the mind. The first and maybe most obvious is to use inferior building materials. “This can lead to faster deterioration, higher maintenance costs and susceptibility to fire, moisture and pests,” says Maisie.
Instead, make your research. Butler Armsden Architects, for example, worked on a project that survived the California Nonnen Fire in 2017. Your advice? “Evaluate individual materials, but above all, focus on meetings and strategies to create the most effective defense area,” says Jason Schmidt, Senior Project Manager.
Another primary consideration is the roof, which, according to cornie, should be constructed with simple, aerodynamic materials such as metal or tiles. An inappropriate construction or the wrong layout can lead to increased maintenance needs and even storm damage.
“By including these strategies, we can create houses that are safer, more sustainable and built to endure,” says Maisie. “Investing in these measures not only protects property, but also saves life in extreme weather events.”