Disaster Resistant Buildings

One of the most difficult to understand developments in the reconstruction of New Orleans is the lack of attention to disaster resistant building techniques. A relatively slight shift in construction standards has the potential for making small buildings much safer. The interview of luxury residential designer William Summers on "The Weather Network", a nationwide Canadian cable channel, provides a quick overview of disaster resistant building techniques.



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