Safety in mining is a high priority in South Africa, and the country needs to adopt stricter regulations regarding passive fire protection systems, says global technologies company Hilti South ...

Chasen, an architect who designed the house, said the home he built “for a dear friend” boasts several fire-proofing features. Several of these follow the principles of passive home design.

In L.A., where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a Passive House was the only house still standing in its neighborhood.

'Passive house' survives California fire An aerial view of homes destroyed in the Palisades fire as wildfires cause damage and loss throughout the Los Angeles region Mario Tama/Getty Images ...