Home Hardening Archives

Anniversary of the LA Fires

January 14, 2026January 5, 2026 by Erika Lunder

Zeke, Denny O’Neil, and Tim Chavez had a phone call today week to catch up on the LA Fires. The three of us, along with Harrison Raine, toured the fire areas and Santa Monica Mountains back in May 2025, and made a docu-series about it called ‘DANGER IN PLAIN SIGHT‘. The three recounted their journey … Read more

Interview with David Hertz, Architect

August 8, 2025August 2, 2025 by Zeke Lunder

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

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