Articles

Quantitative analysis of wildfire risk reduction strategies in CA, TX, FL, and CO. Measures like Class A roofs, defensible space, and ember-proof vents reduce structure loss by up to 75%. Includes regional trends, case studies, and policy guidance.

Explores Class A roofing standards, materials, and wildfire performance. Includes case studies, burn-through resistance, retrofit strategies, and policy implications for homes in high fire-risk zones.

A historical overview of wildland fire causes, impacts, and U.S. fire management policies, highlighting key fires, evolving suppression strategies, and the growing challenges of protecting communities in the wildland-urban interface.

This paper explores fire-blocking gels for wildfire protection—how they work, how long they last, how to apply them, and which products are most effective. Includes key safety tips, costs, and regulatory considerations.

A comprehensive guide to wildfire-resilient construction in the WUI. Covers passive, active, and advanced mitigation strategies, including costs, efficacy, retrofits, and real-world case studies for homeowners and professionals.

Covers noncombustible and ignition-resistant materials for wildfire-resilient construction. Explains WUI code compliance, ASTM testing, material categories, and performance-based design pathways under CBC Chapter 7A.

Explores nature-inspired strategies for wildfire resilience in WUI communities, focusing on biomimicry, adaptive design, and ecological planning. Includes case studies and performance-based approaches to live with, not fight against, wildfire.

Explore data-backed wildfire mitigation strategies that reduce damage by up to 75%, increase home survival odds by 90%, and offer cost-effective resilience. Includes case studies and guidance from NFPA, IBHS, and more.