{"id":5034,"date":"2023-02-08T13:12:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T18:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/?page_id=5034"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:11:56","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Florida Built Environment Resilience: Resilience Inference Performance Level (RIPL) Report &amp; Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kt-tabs-id5034_1d5e68-58 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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href=\"#tab-overview\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-meettheteam\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-meettheteam\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Meet the Team<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-decisionsupportrubric\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-decisionsupportrubric\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Decision Support Rubric<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-dashboards\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-dashboards\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Dashboards<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-resourcesummaries\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-resourcesummaries\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Resource Summaries<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-predictivemodels\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-6 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-predictivemodels\" data-tab=\"6\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-6 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Predictive Models<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-riplfx\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-7 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-riplfx\" data-tab=\"7\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-7 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">RIPL FX<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab756779-00\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">This report on Enhancing Florida Built Environment Resilience was funded by the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/floir.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/floir.com\/\">Florida Office of Insurance Regulation<\/a><\/strong>. The Resilience Inference Performance Level (RIPL) report and its resources offer a preliminary analysis of how building materials and smart home technologies can work together to improve the resilience of single-family homes against water intrusion hazards. The smart home technologies reviewed include systems for preventing water intrusion, enabling automatic utility shutoffs, and stabilizing foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary objective of the RIPL report and resources is to assess the potential of materials, assemblies, and smart home technologies appropriate for residential construction to mitigate risk and reduce insurance losses for homeowners. Since insurance premiums are influenced by multiple factors, efforts to enhance resilience must be evaluated in the context of how these premiums are calculated. RIPL resources are designed to provide reliable decision support tools that support practical built environment resilience measures that may potentially lower homeowners\u2019 insurance premiums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-90d7b86b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL-Logo-1024x528.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL-Logo.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL-Logo.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL-Logo-1024x528.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9121\" width=\"1622\" height=\"837\" title=\"RIPL Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1a5b57-ad\">Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FIBER\u2019s Resilience Inference Performance Level (RIPL) resources provide a comprehensive, systems-based framework for assessing and enhancing the resilience of residential buildings. Developed upon the Sustainable Adaptive Material Performance Level (SAMPL\u2122) platform, RIPL identifies key preventive factors, particularly the selection and combination of building materials and finishes, that can substantially mitigate water intrusion risk due to natural hazards in residential construction. It further evaluates the strategic deployment of Smart Home Technologies, applying systems engineering principles adapted from safety-critical domains. Together, these resources enable Florida residents to make informed, evidence-based decisions aimed at improving the resilience and overall performance of their homes within the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f672a3-e7\">Benefits &amp; Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RIPL offers several unique benefits that make it an essential resource for improving the resilience of homes. It connects risk-reducing and resilience-boosting strategies with potential insurance savings, giving homeowners practical reasons to adopt these measures. RIPL uses a clear, requirements-driven approach based on proven quality control and systems continuity practices, ensuring its recommendations are both thorough and relevant. By taking a holistic view, RIPL brings together material performance and smart technologies responsiveness capabilities into one comprehensive framework. With easy-to-use resources and clear, measurable performance metrics for building materials and smart home features, RIPL helps homeowners and builders make informed, data-driven decisions and continuously improve home resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-6d7e251c\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-22d3ed7c wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/06\/FIBER-Enhancing-Florida-Built-Environemnt-Resilience-FLOIR-RIPL-Report.pdf\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Download RIPL Report<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_fd1c4d-cc\">Risk Analysis Bowtie Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-c21a5f82 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL_Risk_Analysis_Bowtie_Model-1024x472.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL_Risk_Analysis_Bowtie_Model-scaled.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL_Risk_Analysis_Bowtie_Model-scaled.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/RIPL_Risk_Analysis_Bowtie_Model-1024x472.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9115\" width=\"3917\" height=\"1804\" title=\"RIPL_Risk_Analysis_Bowtie_Model\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tabde712d-03\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a0731b8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-a8a59edf wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lisa_Sundahl_Platt.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lisa_Sundahl_Platt.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lisa_Sundahl_Platt.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lisa_Sundahl_Platt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9029\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" title=\"Lisa_Sundahl_Platt\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_5db6dc-53\"><strong>Lisa Sundahl Platt, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Principal Investigator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.4\"><strong>Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER) Research Faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Assistant Professor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Interior Design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">University of Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-cc4a6e38 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d5b4d4ac wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Jeff_Carney.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Jeff_Carney.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Jeff_Carney.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Jeff_Carney.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9051\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" title=\"Jeff_Carney\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4e93b0-3c\"><strong>Jeff Carney<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Co-Principal Investigator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.4\"><strong>Director, Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Associate Professor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Architecture<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">University of Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8ead5898 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-9e211a69 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Arezoo_Zeinali.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Arezoo_Zeinali.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Arezoo_Zeinali.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Arezoo_Zeinali.png\" alt=\"Arezoo Zeinali\" class=\"uag-image-9081\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" title=\"Arezoo_Zeinali\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4884c9-71\"><strong>Arezoo Zeinali<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Graduate Research Assistant<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.4\"><strong>FIBER Design Dynamics Lab GRA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Ph.D. Candidate<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Interior Design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">University of Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-87ddfee8 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-23aca95a wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lyndsey_Weisman_2025.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lyndsey_Weisman_2025.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lyndsey_Weisman_2025.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Lyndsey_Weisman_2025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9173\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" title=\"Lyndsey_Weisman_2025\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_2ff32a-10\"><strong>Lyndsey Weisman<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Graduate Research Assistant<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Masters Student<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Architecture<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">University of Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12a0b04b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3ded5044 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-2f639b63 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Emma_Hitchcock.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Emma_Hitchcock.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Emma_Hitchcock.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Emma_Hitchcock.png\" alt=\"Emma Hitchcock\" class=\"uag-image-9097\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" title=\"Emma_Hitchcock\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_1e9200-96\"><strong>Emma Hitchcock<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Research Support Personnel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Undergraduate Student<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Interior Design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">University of Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9150e0d7 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-25792232 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Riley_Barker.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Riley_Barker.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Riley_Barker.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Riley_Barker.png\" alt=\"Riley Barker\" class=\"uag-image-9099\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" title=\"Riley_Barker\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_33ec00-70\"><strong>Riley Barker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Research Support Personnel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Undergraduate Student<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Architecture<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">University of Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5c9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8c9d428b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-7796f058 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Patricia_Born.png ,https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Patricia_Born.png 780w, https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Patricia_Born.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Patricia_Born.png\" alt=\"Patricia Born, Ph.D.\" class=\"uag-image-9101\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" title=\"Patricia_Born\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_4038f1-14\"><strong>Patricia Born, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);line-height:1.4\"><strong><em>Insurance Industry Subject Matter Expert and Contributor to RIPL Report<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.4\"><strong>Midyette Eminent Scholar in Risk Management\/Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.4\"><em>Risk Management\/Insurance, Real Estate and Legal Studies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Florida State University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab703862-83\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_a0d11b-c7, 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Materials are organized by key categories\u2014foundation, framing, exterior materials, interior materials, and finishes (like flooring, paint, wallcoverings, and subflooring), and roofing\u2014with thumbnail images and brief overviews highlighting important considerations for designing homes that better withstand hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources offer a comprehensive selection of material options and evaluation criteria, enabling Florida residents to make informed, data-driven decisions tailored to their unique structural requirements\u2014without imposing a one-size-fits-all approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/06\/FLOIR_Material-Design-Decision-Support.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of FLOIR_Material Design Decision Support.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-e984486c-9e06-4c57-abaf-6790db33b3af\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/06\/FLOIR_Material-Design-Decision-Support.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FLOIR_Material Design Decision Support<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/06\/FLOIR_Material-Design-Decision-Support.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-e984486c-9e06-4c57-abaf-6790db33b3af\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab074b48-c0\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_60749f-7c\">SAMPL\u2122<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9c22b1e3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Sustainable Adaptive Material Performance Level system (SAMPL\u2122) is an innovative digital platform that helps users choose building materials based on real-world risks specific to their location. Unlike traditional databases, SAMPL offers an interactive experience where users can explore and compare how different materials perform under natural hazard scenarios. This data-driven approach empowers safer, more adaptable, and sustainable design decisions, ultimately improving housing health and safety. Currently being enhanced through ongoing research, SAMPL is built to guide smarter material choices and assess their impact on resilience, especially in environments where design quality is critical. 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These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A case study on Moen&#8217;s smart water technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A focused summary of how water intrusion impacts material performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An overview of smart home technologies for resilience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-f35491de\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-53cce025 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Moen-One-Pager.pdf\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Flo by Moen<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-50214d86 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Water-Intrusion-One-Pager.pdf\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Water Intrusion<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-41cc978c wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/fiber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/05\/Smart-Home-Technology-One-Pager.pdf\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Smart Home Technology<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-6 kt-inner-tab29c74a-93\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_8ca676-36\">Fuzzy App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Fuzzy Inference Models support decision-making using rules that mimic human common-sense reasoning rather than relying on exact probabilities\u2014which are often hard to determine in complex situations. This approach enables computers to interpret information described by performance levels, much like how people naturally assess situations. For example, a rule might state: &#8220;If the housing material resists moisture and smart home technologies respond effectively to water entry, then the home is resilient to moisture damage.&#8221; By applying fuzzy inference, RIPL can more accurately estimate moisture intrusion risk and evaluate a home&#8217;s resilience by considering the combined performance of building materials and smart technologies that help mitigate damage after hazard events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d440f1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RIPL FIS Explanation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hkl6BbZczsI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c\"]{font-style:normal;border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c\"]{border-bottom:3px solid #fa4616;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5034_f8fdd3-8c\">System Dynamics \u2013 Susceptible, Impacted, and Recovered (SIR) Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Finding practical solutions in complex systems can be challenging because results often come from the way many connected parts interact\u2014sometimes in ways that are unpredictable or surprising. As more variables are involved, even experts can find it difficult to rely on intuition alone to predict what will happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">System Dynamics is a powerful tool that helps visualize how these parts interact over time, making it easier to make informed, data-driven decisions. When it comes to housing resilience, this approach shows how both the materials used, and outside factors work together to shape outcomes. It also helps spot potential problems early and leads to better design choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">System Dynamics modeling has proven effective in assessing urban resilience to natural hazards, while the SIR model has been recognized in actuarial science for evaluating health insurance premiums. The innovative integration of these approaches within the RIPL model enables comprehensive comparisons of resilience strategies, considering the complexity and dynamic nature of built environments. By uniting actuarial science with built environment resilience assessment, the RIPL model provides insurance regulators with a robust, integrated tool for risk evaluation and informed policy development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>References:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li>Feng, R., &amp; Garrido, J. (2011). Actuarial Applications of Epidemiological Models. North American Actuarial Journal, 15(1), 112\u2013136. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10920277.2011.10597612\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10920277.2011.10597612<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feofilovs, M., &amp; Romagnoli, F. (2021). Dynamic assessment of urban resilience to natural hazards. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 62, 102328. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ijdrr.2021.102328<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Click the image to explore a RIPL System Dynamics model, which uses a modified Susceptible\u2013Impacted\u2013Recovered (SIR) framework to demonstrate how high-performing materials and smart technologies can work together to strengthen homes against natural hazards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-92d440f1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div 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