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Originally Posted by pavulon
Each time I see stuff like this I wonder about concrete or earthen homes w/ tempered glass and/or some sort of sturdy shutter system linked to a weather warning system.
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I agree. There must be a better way to build in those parts of the country. How about reinforced concrete grid shells with reinforced cinder block fill-ins plus reinforced concrete ceilings. These are standard building methods in most parts of the civilized world. Why are we still stuck with this flimsy stick and plaster board tradition?