# Extreme Weather Homes SURVIV(AL) House is a Solar-Powered and Resilient Structure By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-01-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resilient-structure References: [ecohome.net](http://www.ecohome.net/news/latest/hurricane-proof-home) & [uab.edu](https://www.uab.edu/solardecathlon/surviv-al-house) Students from the [University of Alabama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis) have created the 'SURVIV(AL)' House, a solar-powered, resilient structure. With natural disasters devastating multiple parts of the world, this [hurricane-proof home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house) is built to withstand all effects of extreme weather. Built with a 'safe room' that's located within the sub-flooring of the home, this eco-friendly residence offers maximum security. This home is based on three elements: heat mitigation, severe weather security, and quick permanence (a structure that can be easily and quickly re-built after a disaster). With a number of sustainable features, the most remarkable is it's ability to run fully on [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda). Conserving energy is easily done with the structure being wrapped in thick, double-studded, and energy-efficient paneling. Incorporating a combination of heavy insulation, solar panels and the most innovative safety features, this resilient structure is a modern take on extreme weather architecture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Extreme Weather Architecture:** Designing structures that can withstand the effects of extreme weather and natural disasters. - **Solar-powered Homes:** Creating residences that can run fully on solar power for energy efficiency. - **Resilient Construction:** Building structures that can be quickly and easily re-built after a disaster. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to create structures that are resilient to extreme weather conditions. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the demand for solar-powered homes and develop more efficient solar technologies. - **Construction:** The construction industry can focus on developing quick and adaptable construction methods to reconstruct buildings after extreme weather events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Climate Relief Temporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-homes-crisis.md) - [Weatherized Steel Pyramidal House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-roof-house.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md)