Style vs. Survival in the Berkeley Hills

In this episode, we talk with Sheryl Drinkwater, an architect working at the intersection of design and wildfire, in the Bay Area. We talked about new wildfire regulations recently adopted for portions of the Berkeley Hills which are among the most stringent in the nation – they require homeowners to maintain the first five feet … Read more

Interview with David Hertz, Architect

Zeke Lunder and David Hertz discuss the role of architects in fire mitigation, highlighting the importance of home hardening and community brigades. They discuss the challenges of rebuilding in fire-prone areas, such as the Palisades and Bel Air, and the potential for consolidating lots to create fire breaks. The conversation also touches on the impact … Read more