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Life Elevated: Architects Adapt Design to FEMA Regulations

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"Kiht’han," a project in Sagaponack from Bates Masi + Architects, uses a board and batten design that, in the case of a flood, would allow water to flow through the first-floor level, as per FEMA regulations. COURTESY BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS

"Kiht’han," a project in Sagaponack from Bates Masi + Architects, uses a board and batten design that, in the case of a flood, would allow water to flow through the first-floor level, as per FEMA regulations. COURTESY BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS

"Kiht’han," a project in Sagaponack from Bates Masi + Architects, uses a board and batten design that, in the case of a flood, would allow water to flow through the first-floor level, as per FEMA regulations. COURTESY BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS

"Concealed Cottage," a project from The Up Studio, utilized and added to an existing foundation to make the home FEMA compliant. COURTESY THE UP STUDIO

"Concealed Cottage," a project from The Up Studio, utilized and added to an existing foundation to make the home FEMA compliant. COURTESY THE UP STUDIO

"Concealed Cottage," a project from The Up Studio, utilized and added to an existing foundation to make the home FEMA compliant. COURTESY THE UP STUDIO

authorMichelle Trauring on Sep 28, 2022
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