Technologies that make homes more resistant

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida Wednesday after slamming into Cuba and knocking out the island’s power grid.

 

With such extreme weather becoming more commonplace, the need for technology to protect homes from hurricanes and wildfires becomes increasingly urgent.

 

A variety of technologies are emerging, from tough solar panels to 3-D printed walls.

 

Well insulated buildings and those made from concrete are more likely to survive an extreme weather event like Hurricane Ian, according to Lionel Scharly, strategic construction advisor at Real Estate Bees.

 

That’s why homes are commonly made from concrete in places that experience frequent hurricanes, like Puerto Rico.