floodproofhouse

AIA California Design Award - Marin County Platinum Sustainable - FEMA Best Practice - "Prince of Tides," Dwell Magazine - "The Most Beautiful Houses in America" SITE: - Built: Stinson Beach, CA - Prototype: global flood hazard zones - Hazards: seismic and tsunami DESIGN: - Innovative hybrid prefab adaptable to context - House remains functional during wave action TECHNOLOGY: - New cost-efficient floating foundation - Passive solar design with floating sun court - Ground floor walls retractable into docks - Optional star-gazing roof / emergency hatch