Panarchic Codex

PART #2: PYROENDURERS

Fire Regime: Low-severity / Mixed-severity

Frequency: High / Intensity: Low

Effective January 1, 2030

SECTION 1: Data Network Architecture

1.1  ArchiDNA to be embedded in Synthetic Subsurface Bio-Root System.

1.2  Synthetic Subsurface Bio-Root System to be at a depth approximate to that of root-beds of neighbouring biological endurer species.

1.3  Specification of Synthetic Subsurface Bio-root System to include sensing of wildfire’s chemical and heat signatures.

1.4  Synthetic Subsurface Bio-Root System activation of ArchiDNA-cloning to be enabled by embedded actuating and analysis features.

1.5  ArchiDNA to be synthetically seeded as per specifications in Part I, Section I, Items 1.1 – 1.5, and 1.7. Depth of post-fire submersion of Synthetic Pyriscence-Dispersed-Seeds to be approximate to that of seeds of neighbouring biological endurer species.

SECTION 2: Structural In-Situ Resistance

2.1  Structural-Abscission System to be fitted and incorporate all flammable exterior building parts and fixtures, as per Part III, Section II, item, 2.5.

2.2  Structural form, layout, and height must mitigate the risk of spread of fire by reducing vulnerabilities at the level wildfire typically spreads within the local fire-regime [i.e. raise or lower building features accordingly].

2.3  Structures to be located in open, and open-canopy terrains.

2.4  New-build residences located on slopes graded 10% or greater require additional planning approvals by the Office of Wildland Urban Interface Living. Building on slopes graded 15% or above is outlawed.

2.5  Pyro-Enduring and Pyro-Resisting architectures permitted within property boundaries whereupon their ArchiDNA and MaterialDNA are calibrated to the same fire frequencies, intensities, and behaviours more generally.

SECTION 3: Regenerative Material Assemblies

3.1  MaterialDNA specifications for exterior walls to enable high-retardance to low-intensity surface fires [i.e. grass fires], and intermediate- retardance to moderate-intensity ground, surface and canopy fires [i.e. chaparral fires].

3.2  MaterialDNA specifications for Subsurface Shelter-in-Place entrances to enable high-retardance to both low and moderate-intensity ground, surface and canopy fires.

3.3  MaterialDNA specifications for stairways, and other evacuation routes, and entrance fixtures thereto, including doors, to enable high- retardance to both low and moderate-intensity ground, surface, and canopy fires.

3.4  MaterialDNA specifications to be selected for frequent self-repair of injuries resulting from wildfires, droughts, pests, and debris flows.

3.5  MaterialDNA to be embedded into ArchiDNA via the residence’s Synthetic Subsurface Bio-Root System and Synthetic Pyriscence- Dispersed-Seeds. Residents are highly recommended to keep back- up copies of the latter off, as well as on, site.