# Weather-Withstanding Buildings Gluck+ Built a Storm-Resistant North Carolina Research Laboratory By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-carolina-research References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/19/orrin-h-pilkey-research-laboratorycoastal-facility-duke-university-north-carolina/) & [gluckplus](https://gluckplus.com/project/duke-marine-lab) This North Carolina research laboratory by US architectural firm Gluck+ was built to be completely [weatherproof and storm-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house). The building is a part of the Marine Lab campus of [Duke University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus) and the facility was "completed on a 'fixed and modest' budget." The building's geometrically stacked structure, materials and strategically asymmetric arrangement are design elements that were chosen for their ability to withstand hurricane-level force winds, flooding and storm surges. Inside, the North Carolina research laboratory has distinct zones for socializing, office spaces and of course, [labs for research and scientific development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron1). The heart of the ground floor operates on an open concept with a space dubbed 'Collisional Commons'—an area "where ideas from researchers are meant to 'collide informally.'" Photo Credits: Paul Warchol ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Storm-resistant Buildings:** Opportunity to develop and build structures that can withstand extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes and flooding. - **Weatherproof Architecture:** Chance to create buildings designed with materials and arrangements that can withstand storm surges and other adverse weather conditions. - **Flexible Research Facilities:** Potential to design research laboratories with distinct zones for collaboration, office spaces, and scientific development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Engineering:** Opportunity for architects and engineers to innovate and specialize in designing storm-resistant buildings and weatherproof structures. - **Construction:** Chance for construction companies to utilize advanced materials and techniques in building storm-resistant structures and weatherproof buildings. - **Research and Development:** Potential for research and development institutions to invest in the creation of flexible research facilities that foster collaboration and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typhoon-Resilient Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-wing.md) - [Lakeside Lab Hub Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boathouse-zuka.md) - [Dynamic Sculptrual Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ragon-intitute.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Shelter-Functioning Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-gray-school.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Gold-Tonal Metal Building Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab.md) - [Weather-Withstanding Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherwithstanding-door-system.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md)