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Tsunami-Proof Pods

The Tsunami Ball is a Floating Boat Unit Prepared for Flood Survival

— November 29, 2015 — Art & Design
The Tsuanmi Ball is a design creation put together by Chris Robinson in light of the Japanese tsunamis that occurred as a flood survival tactic. The pod is essentially a floating capsule that can stand drifting off in flooded conditions as well as a slew of damaging weather hazards that follow suit.

The design is essentially a rounded ball-like cabin that is made using wood panels and a curved design that can withstand pressure being applied from all sorts of angles. The space measures 22-feet and offers a safe emergency hide out space in case of water damage. To help others, Robinson has also put the designs for the pod online so that others can follow his instruction and build their own.
Trend Themes
1. Emergency Pods - The creation of more emergency pods that can sustain through natural disasters or other emergencies presents an opportunity for companies to disrupt the traditional safety industry.
2. Sustainable Floating Units - With the increasing possibility of flooding and rising sea levels due to climate change, innovative and sustainable floating housing units can serve as a disruptive innovation opportunity to the construction industry.
3. DIY Survival Pods - As more and more people become interested in preparedness and survivalism, the creation and distribution of instructions on how to build one's own survival pod presents an opportunity for companies to disrupt the DIY market.
Industry Implications
1. Emergency Response Preparedness - The development of new tsunami-proof pods presents an opportunity for companies in the emergency response industry to provide safer and more effective solutions for disaster situations.
2. Marine and Coastline Housing - The potential for sustainable floating housing units creates an opportunity for companies in the marine and coastline housing industry to explore and offer more environmentally-friendly living solutions.
3. DIY and Home Improvement - The availability of instructions to build your own survival pod presents a promising opportunity for companies in the DIY and home improvement industry to create and promote more sustainable and preparedness-focused products.
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