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E51: How We Build More Housing with Brad Hargreaves & Noah Smith

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

Fire Safety in Single Family Homes and Modern Building Construction

This chapter explores the fire safety risks in single family homes in the US, emphasizing the importance of modern building codes and comparing them to multi-family sprinkler buildings. It also delves into the evolution of construction techniques, from wood frame structures to mass timber, and delves into the resistance to new apartment buildings in America. The conversation further delves into the impact of design review committees on architecture and the financial considerations involved in real estate development, touching on topics like exit cap rate and interest rate risks.

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