HONORS:
- AIA California Design Award
- Marin County Platinum Sustainable
- FEMA Best Practice
- "Prince of Tides," Dwell Magazine
- "The Most Beautiful Houses in America"
SITE:
- Built: Stinson Beach, CA
- Prototype: global flood hazard zones
- Hazards: seismic and tsunami
DESIGN:
- Innovative hybrid prefab adaptable to context
- House remains functional during wave action
TECHNOLOGY:
- New cost-efficient floating foundation
- Passive solar design with floating sun court
- Ground floor walls retractable into docks
- Optional star-gazing roof / emergency hatch