# Floating Hurricane-Resistant Homes Arkup's "Livable Yachts" Can Withstand Category Four Winds By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-yachts References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/11/11/arkup-floating-homes-hurricane/#slide-2) & [arkup](http://www.arkup.com/public/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng)” 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hurricane-resistant Homes:** Opportunities for startups to develop and market climate-change adaptation solutions like floating homes for use in high-risk coastal areas. - **Luxury Floating Homes:** Innovative and luxurious designs for homes that offer both comfort and safety could be a lucrative investment for designers and architects. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md)