Natural disasters are an imminent, serious threat and for this reason, architects around the globe are increasingly developing disaster-proof homes to assure people feel secure in times of need.
Some of the materials employed to construct these houses are bamboo, resin-filled cardboard, tires and floating adobes, all of which are portable and durable, not to mention quick to set up. Every aspect of these disaster-proof homes is thoroughly evaluated; surprisingly, a variety of these constructions are even eco-friendly.
Although some of these shelters are more simple than others, the majority are constructed and designed to fulfill humans’ basic needs, as they are usually equipped with climate-controlled systems, electrical power and solar-powered water-heating systems. There is also the option of a moving post-disaster house, in case you need to travel to another harsh climate.
One of the most interesting concepts is the Tornado House developed by 10 design, which consists of a house that ducks into the ground to escape from the most violent winds. Check out these disaster-proof homes and gain some tips for staying safe from the elements.
30 Disaster-Proof Homes
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Post-Quake Container Houses
Ex-Container Project Provides Japan Earthquake Survivors a New Home
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Natural Disaster Architecture
The Solus4 Marine Research Center is Inspired by Tsunami Waves
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Sustainable Shipping Shelters
The Container Guest House is a Cozy and Eco-Friendly Home
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Disaster-Ducking Houses
The Tornado House Burrows Underground During Extreme Weather
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Prefab Disaster Housing
The Cusabo Island Home is an Off-Grid Residence Fit for the Apocalypse
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Disaster-Safe Eco Housing
Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects Design a Flood-Proof Green Abode
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Cardboard Origami Shelters
The Tine Hovsepian 'Cardborigami' Unfolds for the Homeless
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Pre-Fab Flatpack Shelters
The Pre-Fab AbleNook Offers Economical Disaster Relief Housing
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Inflatable Micro Homes
The 4x4 Foot Life Cube is a Bite-Sized Living Space
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On-Demand Housing
Portable Shelter for Environmentally Conscientious Disaster Relief
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Multipurpose Portable Shelters
The Famiglia Grande Helps Families on Their Road to Recovery
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Repurposed Bomb Shelters
The Underground 'Bahnhof Office'
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Post-Disaster House-To-Go
Fresh Start
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Homes of the Future
Self-Healing, Earthquake Proof + Homes Built From Trash
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Simple Pop-Up Shelters
Atelier OPA Creates Simple Cardboard Havens That Takes Seconds to Make
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Luxury Bomb Shelters
Multi-Million Dollar The Earthcom 70-128 Preps You For Disaster
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Earthquake-Resistant Tire Homes
The Michael Reynolds Earthship Biotecture for Haiti
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Foldable Shelters
The 'Fold Flat Shelter' by Adrian Lippmann is Connivance at its Finest
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Semi-Submerged Shelters
The Seashelter from David Eltang Lets You Live in the Wetlands
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Emergency Floating Abodes
A Gravity-Defying House from the Brad Pitt Make It Right NOLA Foundation
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Durable Disaster Dens
These Recovery Huts Provide Shelter to Those in Need
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Disaster House
DH1 Assembles Easily for Urgent Shelter
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Green Rapid Response Shelters
The Reaction Housing System Responds Quickly to Any Emergency
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Post-Apocalypse Parties
Adult Studio Pink Visual is Working on an Underground Bomb Shelter
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Flatpack Uber Shelters
Multi-Floor Emergency Shelter
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Disaster-Safe Pyramids
Architecture With Extreme Safety Measures Built-In
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Disaster-Proof Bamboo Housing
This Design Against the Elements Submission is Built for the Worst
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Pre-Disaster Home Design
Sandbags for Seating
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Temporary Reflective Shelters
The Hexayurt Geodesic Dome is the Perfect Nomad Desert Refuge
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Post-Apocalyptic Abodes
Prepare for the End With the Daiwa EDV-01 Home
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Summer Aquatic Homes
The Fish House by Guz Architects is a Swimmer's Paradise
Nomadic Houses
DRMM's DIY Eco-Friendly Naked House Also Dismantles for Transport
Trippy Architectural Designs
'Foreign Office Architects' Designed Aluminium Tile-Covered Building
Miniature Urban Abodes
A Prefab 'MEKA ALP320' Home has Been Plunked in Downtown NYC
Glassy Off-the-Grid Villas
ARKit Prefabricated Dwellings Sustain Your Lifestyle Anywhere
Mobile Homeless Homes
The Paul Elkins Shelter is Almost Too Cozy Looking
Budget-Friendly Bunkers
The Cabana Doe Bay is a Penny-Pinchers Paradise Retreat
Sustainable Shipping Shelters
The Container Guest House is a Cozy and Eco-Friendly Home
Horizontal Cali Houses
The 'Openhouse' by XTEN Architecture Plays With Linear Designs
WWII Bunker Abodes
The Dakar Sow House Has an Expansive Atlantic Ocean View
Urban Prefab Homes
Steel Study House II is a Lightweight Architectural Achievement
Shipping Container Housing
The Crossbox by CG Architects is Made from Recycled Shipping Crates
Sturdy Refugee Residences
The NIDO Portable Shelter is an Efficient, Effective Homeless Refuge
Shipping Container Abodes
Studio MK27 Transforms Discarded Containers Into a Stacked Eco Home
Eco Domed Abodes
The Solaleya Pearl Dwelling Embraces Passive Energy Practices
Public Hammock Houses
Flederhaus by Heri & Salli is a Vertical Park of Repose
Honeycomb Housing
Recycled Paper SwissCell Panels Will Provide Shelter for Haitians
Reclaimed Wood Residences
Fallen Maples is a Fantastic Home Made from Fallen Trees
Green Home Workspaces
The Intexure Architects Office Home is a Harmonious Construction
Concrete Mega-Mansions
The Joaquin Torres A-Cero Concrete House II is an Above-Ground Bunker
Earthy Green Houses
The Suoi Re Village Community House is at Home With the Environment
Conflicting Crate Apartments
Smak Shipping Container Condos House Opposing Eco Habits
Rain-Catching Renovations
The Trial Bay House Addition is a Sweeping Sustainable Eco Home Retrofit
Charming Corrugated Cabanas
Casa Grove I by Mateu Brings Splendid Living to the Small Scale
Luxury Eco Spas
Miraval Wellness Retreat Puts You at Home With the Earth
Grass-Roofed Houses
The Stone Creek Camp Home Uses Firewood for Walls
Domed Camping Enclosures
The Spherical BubbleTree Tent is a Futuristic, Pneumatic Abode
Sheltering Door Frames
Younghwa Lee Designs a Door that Shields Against Earthquake Debris
Camping Bike Shelters
The Nomad Motorcycle Tent Protects Both Rider and Ride
Boxy Container Abodes
The Karaka Bay House by Stevens Lawson Architects is Full of Character
Luxe Modern Dollhouses
The Architect Barbie Dreamhouse is a Career Woman's Haven
Arched Eco Houses
Richard Hawkes's Passivhaus Has No Conventional Heating System
Panoramic Transparent Pavilions
The Pavillon360 by Glas Marte Offers Users an Unblemished Vista
Ironic Eco-Architecture
The King Abudullah Petroleum Research Center Goes for LEED Platinum
Livable Sculptural Installations
The Eco-Desert Retreat is Part Art and Part Sustainable Abode
Modern Tree Hospitality
The Harad Treehotel Brings Back Childhood Memories
24 Natural Disaster Creations
From Tropical Storm Agatha to Dangerous Weather Photography
Tire Tread Totes
The Cylus 'Pangolin' Recycled Rubber Bags are Fashionably Repurposed
Inflatable Exhibit Rooms
The Blow-Up Video Folly is Ideal for Indoor Media Demonstrations
Shipping Container Homes
Christopher Nogry Expands Living Space with Shipping Containers
Minimalist Mobiles
John's Phone Fights The Rising Tide Of Smartphones
Rejuvenating Houston Houses
The Laurel Residence Offers Superior Comfort & Sustainability
Divine-Inspired Book Houses
The Laurentius Library Has the Shape and Hue of an Angel's Halo
Hand-Sculpted Houses
Andreas Angelidakis Brings Us His Concept for the Hills
Thunderstorm Interiors
This Sculpture by The Glue Society is Dripping With Meaning
Indestructible Public Shuttles
The Knegadesign Safety Bus is Designed to Challenge Disaster
Beautiful Butch Buildings
The Clyfford Still Museum is a Simple Yet Imposing Structure
Updated Global Peace Anthems
'We are the World 25' for Haiti Debuts at Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Advantageous Transit Shelters
The Solar Stop Will Entertain You Until Your Bus Arrives
Idyllic Eco Pools
The Billabong By Phillip Johnson is a Green Backyard Paradise
50 Disaster Relief Innovations
Upcycled Clothing, Tsunami-Warning Apps and Life-Saving Goods
Illuminating Eco Architecture
The Lantern Pavilion Sheds Light on Sustainable Design
Breathing Institutions
Bertschi School Science Wing Could Be Washington's First Living Building
Intricate Architectural Accessories
Philippe Tournaire Releases Famous Structure Jewelry
Deceptive Eco Architecture
Hotel Sotelia Blends Seamlessly and Efficiently Into Its Environment
Luxurious Bomb Shelters
High Living in the Underground Complex of Barstow Bunker
10 Bombproof Hotels
From Luxury Bomb Shelters to Bomb Shelter Hotels
Wearable Portable Shelter
The Lullatic Portable Home is a Haute Life-Saving Apparel
Sleek Sloping Apartments
West 57th Residential Tower by Bjark Ingels Brings the Future to NYC
Astroturf Houses
An Austrian Concrete House Celebrates Cubism in a Green Way
25 Underground Abodes
From Eco-Hobbit Homes to Underground Mansions
Renewable Energy Structures
The Solar Energy Field is a Renewable Energy-Producing Structure
Shipping Container Workplaces (UPDATE)
Distill Studio 'Box Office' Makes Businesses Green
Canadian Charity Anthems
Young Artists for Haiti Join Forces With a Wavin' Flag
Forest-Embracing Abodes
Dutchess Country Residence is Made of Wood and Passable Glass
Groovy Green Garages
The Hub Madrid is A Snazzy Eco Renovation
Oil Rig Hotels
The Seaventures Dive Resort Caters to Aquatic Adventurers
Earthquake-Resistant Tire Homes
The Michael Reynolds Earthship Biotecture for Haiti
Foldable Shelters
The 'Fold Flat Shelter' by Adrian Lippmann is Connivance at its Finest
33 Tents and Tepees
Nomadic Shelter Comes in Many Shapes and Sizes
Revolutionary Rescue Vehicles
The Aerial Fire Truck Concept Equips Engines with Escalators
Minimalistic Storage Seating
The Double-Dip Bench is a Convenient and Cute Piece of Home Decor
Handy Lighting Systems
Liteon Slide Energy Generator is a Kinetic Dynamo
Semi-Submerged Shelters
The Seashelter from David Eltang Lets You Live in the Wetlands
Alluring Digital Designs
These Ryan Rachmanto Works Feature Seductive Iridescent Women
Freight Box Housing
The Shaped Up and Shipped Out Container House by M2ATK
Garage Gardens
Intexure Architects Turn the Roof of a Parking Complex into a Natural Paradise
Geometric Golf Clubhouses
Michael Hill Clubhouse designed by Patterson Associates
T-Shirts for Haiti
Fashion Leaders & Celebs Help a Worthwhile Cause
Prefabricated Mobile Pavilions
Porte Cochere Brings Versatility and Sustainability to the UN
Aquatic Eco-Pavilions
Unsangdong Architects' ‘Ocean Gate' Brings Human and Marin
Disposable Disaster Photography
Aichi Hirano Gives Japan's Tsunami Victims Disposable Cameras
Durable Disaster Dens
These Recovery Huts Provide Shelter to Those in Need
Sustainable Pyramid Agriculture
The Vertical Farm Project Could Chance The Face Of Farming Forever
Subaquatic Skyscrapers
The Zigloo 'Gyre' is a Floating Eco-Development
Eco-Friedly Institutes
Myrtle Hall Effectively Juggles Fuctional and Environmental Concerns
Hollowed Straw Spaces
'Hollow' by Visiondivision is a Straw Structure Social Experience
Undulating Green Roofs
This Kaohsiung Port and Cruise Centre Plan Has a Vivid and Thriving Rooftop
Barn-Inspired Homes
The Ark House is the Pinnacle of Country Living
Aquaman Friendly Museums
Jason De Caires Taylor Takes the Fun of Underwater Sculptures to Cancun
Battleship Boarding Houses
The Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier is a Majestic, Floating Resort
Petite Plant Installations
Luzinterruptus 'Implanted Nature' Nurtures the Environment
Key-Covered Storefronts
This Funky Greenwich Locksmiths Store Knows the Keys to Success
Senior Shipping Container Homes
Entry 7455 is Designed for Elderly Residents of the Big Easy
Angular Aquatic Structures
The Urban Beach Concept Hopes to Make a Splash in Amsterdam
Precarious Emergency Exits
These Jen Spinner Fire Escapes Sculptures are Made of Paper
Green Education Centers
This Rwandan School by Dominikus Stark Architekten Uses Local Materials
Cardboard Cat Houses
The Kitty Dome is a Sustainable Space for Your Furry Feline
Communal Apocalyptic Abodes
The ‘Vivos' Shelters Will Protect Your 'Hood
Coiling Cone Architecture
The Spiral Garden Museum is a Cultural Creation Fit for Kids
Bookworm Bus Shelters
Read While You Wait for Transit at the Magazine Kiosk Bus Stop
Glacial Eco Buildings
The Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center Makes Use of Ice-Age Architecture
Temporary Herd-like Shelters
Winnipeg Skating Shelters Mimics Buffalo's Back to the Wind Strategy
Straw Bale Houses
Ecoville Architects Construct a Residential Home Out of Boxes of Hay
Miniature Accessory Furniture
The Mini Coatrack Jewelry Stand is a Fashionable Optical Illusion
Earthquake Flooring
The Terraviva Tile Collection Represents Imperfection and Time
Green-Roofed Repositories
The Ballard Library Will Grow on You
Classy Glassy Buildings
The Cyan Building is Friendly on the Eyes and the Environment
Soccerific Shelter Makeovers
Britain's Luxurious Bus Stop is Designed for World Cup Lovers
Cold War Architecture
The Explosive Rotunda House is Located in a Torpedo Testing Facility
Cutting-Edge Eco Complexes
The Rocky Mountain Innosphere is a High-Tech LEED Platinum Facility
Crisis Preparation Schools
Northern S.T.A.R.S Safety Village Teaches Children Emergency Strategies
Cliff-Hanging Houses
‘House Holman' is a Daring Epic Oceanside Mansion
Miniature Electric Trikes
The E-Quickie Electric Vehicle Gets its Energy From the Ground
Ivy-Covered Glass Houses
London's Roof Garden Apartment Boasts Stunning Natural Light
Homeless Cocoon Shelters
This Nifty Hwang Kim Design Offers Discrete, Portable Outdoor Protection
Stunning Eco Theaters
The Durham Performing Arts Center Features a Fantastic Green Design
Website Shelters
Pionen Data Center's James Bond-esque Subterranean Cave Houses Wikileaks Bunker
Oversized Hat Exhibits
Erwin Wurm Creates a Giant Police Hat for Vienna's Law Enforcement
Floating Recovery Cities
Harvest City is Designed to Get Haiti Back Up and Running
Bending Bus Shelters
Felipe Martinez Quiroz Designs Modular Shelter for Urban Environments
Emergency Locator Devices
The Mace Buddi Gadget Keeps People Safe and Sound
Building Block Flashlights
The LEGO Minifig Head Lamp Playfully Lights the Way
Discrete Table Sets
The Jenna Postma Unexpectable Table and Lamp is Unpredictable
Tranquil Desert Eco Enclaves
The Banyan Tree Al Wadi Luxe Resort Cohabitates on a Nature Reserve