BASF was honored by the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes ( FLASH) for outstanding efforts in advancing education and awareness toward  #HurricaneStrong, a national collaboration that encourages hurricane safety and building resilience. This recognition was for the work BASF did on the rebuild of a Breezy Point, N.Y., house that was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

The rebuild will serve as an educational project to promote disaster-resilient construction practices across the country. The company received a 3D model of Breezy Point and storybook to commemorate the event.

“BASF works closely with our customers and organizations like FLASH to showcase how our key construction technologies help customers ‘Build Back Better,’” said Juan Carlos Ordonez, SVP, Performance Materials North America for BASF. “Through our Disaster Durable Solutions program, we are working to ensure long-lasting, resilient construction that reduces the significant impact natural disasters have on communities across North America.”

Architect Illya Azaroff, AIA from + LAB, created the 3D model as a design tool to test the overall implementation and building process of the home. The scaled down model allowed construction methods, costs and BASF technologies to be streamlined into the process. The 3D model and storybook from Azaroff was presented by Leslie Chapman-Henderson, president and CEO of FLASH.

“We cannot prevent severe weather, but initiatives like BASF Disaster Durable Solutions and the #HurricaneStrong education project are helping families understand the many affordable ways to build homes that are energy efficient, sustainable and more disaster resilient,” said Chapman-Henderson.