# Earthquake-Resistant Abodes The 'Vistas del Angel' Home Could be a Dream House for Many By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vistas-del-angel-home References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2011/11/02/vistas-del-angel-home-by-lakp-design/) & [freshome](http://freshome.com/2011/11/01/cantilevering-modern-habitat-in-guatemala-city-vistas-del-angel/) In a heavenly surrounding high above land rests an abode that can stand the test of nature's worst calamities and this sweet house is the 'Vistas del Angel' Home by LAKP Design. [Perched high on a slope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av) in Guatemala City, this abode spells spectacular from every angle. The [cantilevering residential design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence) was created in three phases so as to able to hold its own weight at the top of the slope. Resting on concrete piles and built of light gauge steel walls, this beautiful royal home makes a comfortable stay for the residents. Such cantilevering unique designs are up and coming as they are not only cleverly created, but in times of natural crisis, these abodes may stand sky-high. One look at the 'Vistas del Angel' Home will make you wish you owned such a house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cantilevering Residential Designs:** Designing and constructing homes that can cantilever over sloping landscapes provides a unique and innovative solution for creating stable and earthquake-resistant structures. - **Light Gauge Steel Construction:** The use of light gauge steel walls in residential construction offers a durable and flexible building material that can withstand seismic activities, providing a more secure option for homeowners in earthquake-prone areas. - **Calamity-resistant Home Designs:** The increasing demand for homes that can withstand natural disasters, such as earthquakes, presents an opportunity for architects and builders to develop innovative and resilient housing solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Construction:** The need for earthquake-resistant housing presents a significant opportunity for the residential construction industry to adopt innovative building techniques and materials. - **Architectural Design:** Architects specializing in creating earthquake-resistant designs have the potential to revolutionize the industry by incorporating innovative techniques and materials into their projects. - **Structural Engineering:** Structural engineers can play a crucial role in developing earthquake-resistant building solutions by integrating cutting-edge technologies and materials into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Resilient Hilltop Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capuchinas-house.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Wildfire-Preventative Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agd.md) - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md)