When work is plentiful, companies stick to traditional wood-building methods... More
When the Joseph Corp., Aurora, Ill.—a nonprofit organization that helps people... More
If global warming predictions for weather come true, there will be a greater... More
AAC is beginning to catch on in the United States, where there are now three AAC... More
There are some folks here in McIntosh County who plan to take refuge in my house when the next big hurricane bears down on our Georgia coast. The reason my neighbors see my home as a safe haven in a storm is because it is constructed with an almost indestructible material: concrete. Compared with traditional wood-frame homes, concrete homes are resist fire, hurricanes, and insects and are strong, economical to build, and energy-efficient. More
In tornado-prone areas, safe rooms-located either inside or outside a home-can save lives. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends building these windowless shelters using high-strength materials, such as reinforced concrete or masonry, so they can resist winds of up to 250 mph. More
