# Sci-Fi Earthquake-Proof Abodes Beijing House II is Designed to Survive China's Natural Disasters By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-house-ii References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/09/quake-resistant.php#10) & [foralblog.blogbus](http://foralblog.blogbus.com/logs/162262326.html) [Futuristic architecture fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome) are going to love the [Beijing House II](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-716). This conceptual house was designed by Yaohua Wang Architecture to be both innovative and earthquake-resistant. It attaches to the side of an existing structure -- in this case, an old Beijing factory -- and features three different living spaces. The three rooms of the house consist of a bedroom, a studio and a green room (possibly a garden). How the house is earthquake-resistant is unknown, but there are portholes on its underside that look like they could be used as thrusters. According to Yaohua Wang Architecture, Beijing House II will cost $2 million to build and will be completed in the year 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Architecture:** Designing innovative and earthquake-resistant structures with a futuristic aesthetic. - **Earthquake-proof Housing:** Developing housing solutions that can withstand the impact of natural disasters, particularly earthquakes. - **Adaptive Living Spaces:** Creating living spaces that can be attached to existing structures, offering flexibility and versatility. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Incorporating advanced engineering techniques into building design to create earthquake-resistant structures. - **Real Estate:** Offering earthquake-proof housing options as a selling point for buyers concerned about natural disasters. - **Interior Design and Furnishings:** Designing adaptable and multi-functional furniture and fixtures for flexible living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Martian-Informed Inflatable Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-house.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Rustic Warm Homey Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-house.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md) - [Modern-Updated Traditional Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skip-house.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Fly Saucer-Shaped Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut.md) - [Whimsical Futuristic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome.md)