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Access Type
Open Access
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Architecture
Degree Type
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Year Degree Awarded
2011
Month Degree Awarded
May
Keywords
Tornado Safe Homes
Abstract
Oklahoma is in the middle of Tornado Alley, a name resulting from the large number of tornadoes that hit the region yearly. These storms are costly to life and property.
The housing in Oklahoma is currently not well enough engineered to withstand tornados. This thesis proposes a three stage response combining construction technology and the use of landscape to better protect the homes and residents of Oklahoma.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/2004038
First Advisor
Kathleen R. Lugosch
Second Advisor
Ray K. Mann