Panarchic Codex

PART #1: PYROEVADERS

Fire Regime: Mixed-severity / High-severity

Frequency: Low / Intensity: High

Effective January 1, 2030

SECTION 1: Data Network Architecture

1.1  ArchiDNA to be embedded in Synthetic Pyriscence-Dispersed-Seeds of which the materiality, form, and morphology is appropriate to the local fire-regime frequencies, intensities, and behaviours.

1.2  Pyri-CONE dispersal variant of Synthetic Pyriscence-Dispersed-Seeds [i.e. ballistic propulsion] to be informed by factors including hyper- local topography, hydrology, soil structure, and atmospheric conditions.

1.3  Synthetic Serotinous Substance affixing Pyri-CONE parts to be chemically calibrated to intensity of local historical fire-regime.

1.4  Synthetic Pyriscence-Dispersed-Seeds to be fitted with biosensors that can detect the presence of wildfire smoke’s chemical signature, thereon initiate the process of architectural renewal via the distribution of ArchiDNA.

1.5  Abundance of Synthetic Pyriscence-Dispersed-Seeds to be relative to the frequency and severity of the local historical fire-regime.

1.6  Depth of post-fire submersion of Synthetic Pyriscence-Dispersed- Seeds to be approximate to that of seeds of neighbouring biological evader species.

1.7  ArchiDNA and other systemic upgrades to Synthetic Pyriscence- Dispersed-Seeds to be synced to the frequency of the local fire regime.

SECTION 2: Structural In-Situ Resistance

2.1  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].

2.2  New-build residences located in mixed-to-high-severity fire-regimes are required to seek approval from the Office of Wildland Urban Interface Living’s Mosaical Carbon-Based Materials Distribution Programme, as described in paragraph 1, p.4.

2.3 New-build residences located on slopes graded 7% or greater require additional planning approvals by the Office of Wildland Urban Interface Living. Building on slopes graded 12% or above is outlawed.

SECTION 3: Regenerative Material Assemblies

3.1  MaterialDNA specifications for exterior walls to enable high-retardance to low-to-moderate intensity ground, surface and canopy fires, and intermediate-retardance to high-intensity canopy fires.

3.2  MaterialDNA specifications for Subsurface Shelter-in-Place entrances to enable high-retardance to high-intensity fires of all variants.

3.3  MaterialDNA specifications for stairways, and other evacuation routes, and entrance fixtures thereto, including doors, to enable high- retardance to high-intensity fires of all variants.

3.4  MaterialDNA specifications to be selected for intermediate frequency self-repair to injuries incurred by wildfires and debris flows, but frequent repair to injuries sustained by droughts and pests.

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