Following the devastating aftermath of America's most recent hurricane season, one startup named Arkup is aiming to build a series of designer "livable yachts" that can withstand category four winds.
The luxurious floating homes are equipped with a gorgeous interior that features a wide assortment of amenities, like built-in bookshelves, hardwood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition to the interior, these vacation homes offer safety and protection in the event of a natural disaster, through the protective design, which incorporates solar paneling on the roof and "hydraulic jack-up systems anchor and stabilize the homes during storms."
The homes were built in collaboration with the design firm 'Olthuis,' a company which believes that floating homes pose as a valuable alternative in the face of climate change.
Floating Hurricane-Resistant Homes
Arkup's "Livable Yachts" Can Withstand Category Four Winds
Trend Themes
1. Hurricane-resistant Homes - Opportunities for startups to develop and market climate-change adaptation solutions like floating homes for use in high-risk coastal areas.
2. Luxury Floating Homes - Innovative and luxurious designs for homes that offer both comfort and safety could be a lucrative investment for designers and architects.
3. Sustainable Yachts - An opportunity for yacht makers to develop boats that are powered by sustainable energy sources like solar panels that not only are eco-friendly but also provide protection against natural disasters.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Opportunities for the real estate industry to build homes that offer both luxury and protection against natural disasters, especially in areas that are susceptible to hurricanes.
2. Boat & Yacht - A great opportunity for the boat and yacht industry to explore the production of sustainable vessels that offer both luxury and protection against natural disasters.
3. Renewable Energy - An opportunity for companies in the renewable energy industry to provide energy solutions for sustainable floating homes, such as fuel cells, wind turbines, and solar panels.