EXPLORING RESILIENCY

AND SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN

Barry J. Long, Jr., AIA, LEED AP,  principal and president of Urban Design Associates (UDA), said tree canopies need a clear zone under them.

Ladder fuels are combustible vegetation that lead a fire to a structure.

“What you surround the house with—is like setting a campfire around the structure.”

“Developers are being proactive.

They have to ensure their developments are insurable,” Long said.

“This is not just in western states; it’s a national issue.”