Building at the Edge: Codes and Best Practices for Wildfire-Prone Areas

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2 LU HSW

As wildfires grow more intense, designing in California’s Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) demands informed, resilient solutions. This session explores key WUI codes—especially Chapter 7A of the California Building Code—and offers practical strategies for compliance. Learn from real-world examples and gain insights on ignition-resistant materials, construction techniques, and design best practices to create safer, code-compliant buildings in fire-prone zones. Whether you're designing homes, public facilities, or community plans, this session equips you to build at the edge with confidence.

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Panelists: Derek Labrecque, AIA, AIACV Treasurer, JKAE Architecture + Interiors + Engineering; Libby Barnes, AIA, AIA Committee on the Environment, Workbench

Moderator: Melisa Gaudreau, AIA, AIACV President, Page & Turnbull