Hurricane Proof House Design With Maximized Views Over Atlantic Ocean

Hurricane House which designed by Studio PEEK|ANCONA is seaside house in Northern New Jersey, built on top of 12-foot concrete piers to protect it from flooding, as a result of the homeowners losing their previous house to hurricanes Sandy and Irene.

HONORS:
– AIA New Jersey Design Award
– USGBC Resilience Exemplar

SITE:
– High flood hazard zone, northern NJ

DESIGN:
– LEED Hybrid Prefab, hurricane-resistant design
– Ground floor open for flood or lounge area
– Maximized views over Atlantic Ocean
– Passive solar and natural ventilation

TECHNOLOGY:
– Innovative high-strength frame over piers
– Missile-impact glazing, super-insulated walls
– Articulations and setbacks reduce wind loads
– Cost-efficient hollowed concrete foundation
– No-VOC finishes, 100% FSC-certified woods
– Drains to cistern for rainwater harvesting


Project name: Hurricane House
Architects: Studio PEEK|ANCONA – https://www.peekancona.com/
Location: New Jersey, United States

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