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That's fascinating, thanks for the info; the Texas coast has some houses with a similar design [1]. While some use wood stilts, some are going into full fortifi
by yourapostasy 9y ago
That's fascinating, thanks for the info; the Texas coast has some houses with a similar design [1]. While some use wood stilts, some are going into full fortified designs [2]. Even further afield, using principles established with invisibility cloaking research might offer even more protection in the future [3]. If plasma gasification-produced slag-based pozzolanic concrete can be proven safe and efficacious, then the pillars could literally be partially built out of garbage, co-generating energy and rock wool at the same time.
[1] http://pictures.escapia.com/PTARES/1866960517.jpg http://pictures.escapia.com/PTARES/1866960517.jpg
[2] http://www.texasgulfcoastonline.com/News/tabid/86/ctl/ArticleView/mid/466/articleId/56/Default.aspx http://www.texasgulfcoastonline.com/News/tabid/86/ctl/Articl...
[3] https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn14829-invisibility-cloaks-could-take-sting-out-of-tsunamis/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn14829-invisibility-cl...
- quickthrower2 9y agoFun fact I met the author of #3. Nice guy.
- chiph 9y agoThose are common along the Carolina coast (which gets hit with Atlantic hurricanes). They're supposed to be built with strapping that connects the roof to the walls, the walls to the floor joists, and then to the posts. Building up like this gets you above the storm surge and gives you a place to park the car (you'll lose the car and the lawnmower, but that's minor compared to losing the house). They're also supposed to have hurricane-rated glazing. One thing that destroys homes is when an opening gets made, allowing the wind inside. So having strong glass (or boarding-up) is a big deal.