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John duSaint, a retired software engineer, recently bought property near Bishop, California, in a rugged valley east of the Sierra Nevada. The area is at risk for wildfires, severe daytime heat and high winds — and also heavy winter snowfall.

But duSaint isn’t worried. He’s planning to live in a dome.

The 29-foot structure will be coated with aluminum shingles that reflect heat and are also fire-resistant. Because the dome has less surface area than a rectangular house, it’s easier to insulate against heat or cold. And it can withstand high winds and heavy snowpack.

“The dome shell itself is basically impervious,” duSaint said.

As weather grows more extreme, geodesic domes and other resilient home designs are gaining new attention from more climate-conscious homebuyers — and the architects and builders who cater to them.

The trend could begin to dislodge the inertia that underlies America’s struggle to adapt to climate change: Technologies exist to protect homes against severe wea..

The multifamily developer filed plans for a build-to-suit lease on the property before the landowners sold it.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.96% for the week ending July 13 — up from 6.81% last week

The new investor interest comes at a period of accelerated growth for both Nash and Vance County.

Two largely residential developments planned in Taylor are inching closer to reality after the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the project sites for rezoning. Click through to learn about the plans, which could result in more than 400 units being built across different housing types. Plus, ABJ subscribers can access a list of the busiest multifamily developers in the region.

We've got our latest roundup of the area's most expensive homes in the attached gallery. This time, we're looking at mid-June.

Two ultra-luxury mountainside estates with the highest view lots in Paradise Valley are listed for a total of nearly $50 million, even before construction begins. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture philosophy, the architect designed the homes to embrace and obey the natural environment. See architectural renderings of both properties.

See what space is still available in the district just north of the properties which are preparing to secure and welcome new tenants.

Eldridge Oaks, a 14-story office tower at 1080 Eldridge Parkway, has landed five new tenants in past four months. The brokers credit a multimillion-dollar renovation for the recent leasing activity.

Built in 1790, the historic Lilliput Farm in Schwenksville spans 43 acres and was the longtime estate of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Pennsylvania political power player Drew Lewis. President Ronald Reagan visited the property for a pheasant shoot.