# Disaster-Proofing Homes designed to withstand catastrophe appeal to cautious consumers. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jan 6, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/disaster-proofing ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Disaster-Proofing trend? **Disaster-Proofing:** The prevalance of recent disasters -- the Japan earthquake and the Joplin twister, for example -- are still fresh in consumers' minds, influencing more people to move into homes designed to be disaster-proof. With an increasing number of consumers deciding that prevention is the best medicine, architects are creating designs that offer more safety features, flooding the housing market with designs that emphasize safety in the event of emergency. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 14, 2010 to Sep 12, 2011 - Published: Jan 6, 2012 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Themes within the Disaster-Proofing trend ### Disaster-Proofing Homes Amid an increasing number of natural disasters, architects are creating designs that offer more safety features, flooding the housing markets with designs that emphasize safety in the event of emergency. ### Natural Disaster Architecture Designers are using nature as inspiration for disaster-proof designs, such as the Solus4 Marine Research Center inspired by tsunami waves. ### Prefab Disaster Housing Pre-fabricated homes are being used as an economical, safe, and comfortable solution for natural disaster survivors, such as the Ex-Container Project for Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims. ## What the Disaster-Proofing trend means for industry ### For Real Estate and Construction Designers and architects are creating designs that are not only cost-effective but also emphasize safety, offering a new opportunity for real estate and construction businesses. ### For Disaster Management and Emergency Response The demand for disaster-proof homes highlights the need for disaster management and emergency response industries to work collaboratively with real estate and construction businesses. ### For Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Homes Designers are not only working to prevent houses from being impacted by natural disasters but are also creating eco-friendly homes that are also disaster-proof, providing an opportunity for sustainability businesses. ## Trend signals for Disaster-Proofing Trend score 6.3 out of 10, from popularity 84%, activity 96%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 84% - Activity: 96% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Disaster-Proofing trend 5 featured examples from Oct 14, 2010 to Sep 12, 2011. - [Post-Quake Container Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex-container-project): Ex-Container Project Provides Japan Earthquake Survivors a New Home (Category: Eco) Implication: Companies in the construction industry can innovate and provide containerized housing solutions for disaster relief efforts. - [Natural Disaster Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solus4-marine-research-center): The Solus4 Marine Research Center is Inspired by Tsunami Waves (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture industry can explore wave-inspired designs to create visually appealing and disaster-resistant structures. - [Disaster-Ducking Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tornado-house): The Tornado House Burrows Underground During Extreme Weather (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for construction companies to innovate by developing underground housing designs and utilizing transparent protective materials. - [Prefab Disaster Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cusabo-island-home): The Cusabo Island Home is an Off-Grid Residence Fit for the Apocalypse (Category: Eco) Implication: The Cusabo Island home demonstrates opportunities for the prefab housing industry to develop disaster-resistant and sustainable homes. - [Disaster-Safe Eco Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosson-clarke-carnachan-architects): Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects Design a Flood-Proof Green Abode (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for architects and designers to create disaster-resistant and sustainable housing solutions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)