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    Design and Architecture

    Malibu rising from the ashes; LA Auto Show

    Malibu residents who have lived through past infernos say nothing compares to the Woolsey Fire. Most people who lost homes don’t plan on leaving.

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    By Frances Anderton • Dec 4, 2018 • 28m Listen

    Malibu residents who have lived through past infernos say nothing compares to the Woolsey Fire. Most people who lost homes don’t plan on leaving. But the design and siting of homes may have to change, and Malibu may have to permit new kinds of structures. Plus, what we can learn about the future of driving from an automaker that didn’t show any cars -- and other takeaways from the LA Auto Show.

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    2 stories
    1. 0:36

      Malibu after the fires: tin roofs, concrete structures and tiny homes?

      If you live in Malibu you live with the knowledge that your life and home run the risk of fire.

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      20 min
    2. 29:56

      LA Auto Show: a timeless Porsche, Volvo looks to the future

      The LA Auto Show is at the Convention Center in downtown through Sunday. But this year’s showcase of cool new cars got off to a less than celebratory start, with the very bad news about GM slashing thousands of jobs.

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      7 min
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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Avishay Artsy

      Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture

      CultureLos AngelesEnvironmentDesign

    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:3620 min

      Malibu after the fires: tin roofs, concrete structures and tiny homes?

    2. 29:567 min

      LA Auto Show: a timeless Porsche, Volvo looks to the future

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