an architect building hurricane-resistant homes in the Gulf of Mexico, an area recently ravaged by the Category 4 Hurricane Michael. Building for a hurricane To protect themselves from damage ...
Kitson and his investors spent years surveying the land to figure out the best way to go about making the town "hurricane-proof." To start, they decided to build the community 30 feet above sea ...
That means buildings must be able to withstand 185 mph winds, have impact-resistant glass, and be elevated off the ground. Other parts of the home, including hurricane-rated windows and doors ...
As Tallahassee residents settle into the calm of winter after a record-breaking hurricane season, some pack away wooden boards and canned goods with a resigned sentiment of “until next time.” ...
That's far more protective outfitting than mandated by the state building code ... told The New York Times that hurricane-resistant features tend to double the cost of construction per square ...
Kitson and his investors spent years surveying the land to figure out the best way to go about making the town ...