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HOMES THAT CAN WITHSTAND DISASTER

LIST OF SOME HOMES THAT CAN WITHSTAND DISASTER

1. RUSSIAN SKY-DOME 

Russian company Sky Dome designed sustainable, sturdy dome homes that can withstand loads of up to “700 kilograms of snow per square meter.” Called the “home of the future,” these domes are designed for the comfort and safety of people who battle extreme winter weather. The round shape results in less heat loss so residents don’t have to pay so much for electrical bills, another benefit for those who live in northern latitudes. Sky Dome constructs their houses using natural materials such as pinewood, seaweed, flax, and cork. 

2. Fire and water are no match for Vagavond’s Off-grid Orange Tiny House

 

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This Orange tiny house from Vagavond will stand up to pests, water, fire, and harsh weather. It is 100 percent free from harmful building materials,and sustainably constructed utilizing elements such as a galvalume roof and non-toxic pressure treated plywood sheathing. Naturally insulates the home, and anodized aluminum cladding ensures residents will be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Orange receives its distinctive color via the Japanese Yakisugi method, a way of treating that makes it fire-resistant and durable. Plus, the tiny home can go off the grid with solar panels, passive appliances and a wood-burning stove.
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3. Cal-Earth fashions earthy disaster-ready dwellings

 
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Iranian architect Nader Khalili his back on a career constructing high rises to pursue built with sandbags, barbed wire, and earth, his Superadobe structures offer a solution to the worldwide . They are also resistant to natural disasters. They can be erected as a replacement for unstable slum shanties or to solve housing needs for refugees, but anyone interested in building their own sustainable home can learn the process through the organization Khalili founded in California.

4.Ophir by Architects’ Creative resists earthquakes in style

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Architects’ Creative designed a gorgeous contemporary home for a family in New Zealand who lost their previous home in an earthquake, and the new structure draws on steel and concrete to prevent that from happening again. The house, called Ophir, was constructed with cedar and black zinc cladding. The exposed steel frame anchors the house to the surrounding hills. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to create a peaceful atmosphere inside the home, while modern charcoal furniture completes the strong, polished look.

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