Episode 155: How Can We Build Wildfire Resilient Houses? With Dr. Michele Barbato

Wildfires are very destructive events that can wipe out homes and communities. How can we build houses that are able to withstand nature’s fiery forces? The answer lies beneath our feet! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Michele Barbato to take a closer look at the fire-resilient materials he is working on at University of California Davis. We will learn about these materials, how they work, and what they will look like in the future.

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