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# Hurricane-Resistant Eco Homes
This New Orleans House Design Mixes Tradition with Disaster-Proofing

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-01-23 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orleans-house
References: [architectmagazine](http://www.architectmagazine.com/projects/view/shotgun-remix/3278/) & [nolagoat](http://nolagoat.com/6353/1851199/main/shotgun-remix-housing-prototype)

This conceptual design for a New Orleans house was one of three winning entries created for the [American Institute of Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joby-air-taxi)’ Designing Recovery Competition. The design of the ‘Shotgun [Remix]’ house was developed by GOATstudio and builds on the aims of the Make it Right Foundation to combine the look of a traditional single-family home with modern materials, clever space planning with environmentally-friendly features.

In response to increasing rainfall, rising sea levels and the risk of flooding during a hurricane, the Shotgun [Remix] home is elevated 7’ above the ground. In the case of water buildup, water runoff can be filtered through its [rain garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-on-groundwater).

As well as its several features for keeping families safe and dry, GOATstudio’s design has several eco-friendly features as well — it could attain a revered LEED Platinum status and provide homeowners with solar energy.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Elevated Eco Homes:** An increasing demand for elevated homes with eco-friendly features and innovative flood-resistant designs.
- **Disaster-resistant House Designs:** A growing need for house designs that can withstand natural disasters and extreme weather conditions.
- **LEED Certified Housing:** A surge in the demand for sustainable housing that can attain LEED certification, with a focus on energy efficiency and environment-friendly features.

### Where This Applies

- **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to design and innovate disaster-resistant homes that incorporate sustainable materials and energy-efficient features.
- **Construction:** Opportunities for construction companies to develop and build eco-friendly and disaster-resistant housing projects that enhance community resilience.
- **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities for companies that provide renewable energy solutions to partner with housing projects and build sustainable communities with energy-efficient features.

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