# Tsunami-Proof Pods Chris Robinson Built a Tsunami-Proof Capsule in His Palo Alto Backyard By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-03-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/www.trendhunter.com-tsunamiproof-pods References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/design/2014/03/tsunami-lifeboat/) Chris Robinson introduces the ingenious tsunami-proof pod, built within the comfort of his Palo Alto, California backyard. Though he’s never built a boat or sailed before, and is aware of the unlikelihood of a tidal wave hitting Silicon Valley, Robinson has invested two years of his time towards building a defense for one. Constructed with plywood and epoxy, this storm-proof capsule measures in at 22 feet long, 10 feet wide and 8.5 feet high. After witnessing the devastation of the Fukushima disaster and flood-devastated Japan, Robinson made the initiative to be ready for any [unexpected natural disaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house). The design was inspired from [oil-derrick escape pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper) and a Canadian artist who constructs [wooden spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel) that double as hotel rooms. The former Facebook and PayPal art director used Adobe Illustrator to sketch up his tsunamiball plan, and has brought it to life over a two-year span, ensuring his safety for any storm Mother Nature has in store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tsunami-proof Pods:** Opportunity to develop and market innovative tsunami-proof capsules for coastal areas at risk of natural disasters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Maritime Safety:** Potential for developing and selling tsunami-proof capsules for maritime safety and emergency preparedness. - **Hospitality:** Possibility of creating and offering tsunami-proof capsules as unique and secure hotel accommodations. - **Emergency Preparedness:** Opportunity for manufacturing and supplying tsunami-proof capsules for emergency shelters and disaster response. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Sleek Fire-Resistant ADUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetraone.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecocapsule-nextgen.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md) - [Miniature Seaside Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcgee.md) - [Nature-Inspired Geometric Office Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dzome.md)