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Flood House

9/13/2012

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While not officially a Doomsday Dwelling, “Flood House” protects against floods, fires, and Zombies (Zombies can’t climb). The full design can be seen here at F9 Productions.
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Designers Alex Gore and Lance Cayko have lived though their fair share of floods. Having survived the college town of Fargo, ND for over 5 years, annual sandbagging springs became the norm. They thought there should be a better way – especially if the flood dikes fail. Here is their response.

1)  The raised home design elevates treasured items away from rising waters.  The house is also built upon an elevated ground plane to protect the main level from flooding. 

2) Debris protection is maintained by steel siding panels protecting the home from falling debris and also acts as a shield against large floating objects. 

3) Harsh east and west light is filtered though operable steel siding panels as intense summer light dapples though horizontal sun screens thus illuminating the interior. 

4) Summer and outdoor entertainment can take place on the sun deck which includes: a fire pit, bar and grill, and table for dining.
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1)  Water is collected in case of infrastructure failure through a low sloped roof that drains towards a cistern located at the rear of the home. 

2) Solar Panels, which line the roof, are ready to supply power during the midst of a regional power outage.

3) Warmth is trapped in the home by insulating the roof and floor with R-50 spray foam insulation (grey floor box indicates spray foam insulation areas). 

4) Usual sand bagging efforts are reduced dramatically by the small footprint. 

5) Safe boat access off of the sun deck allows for the delivery of fresh supplies and permits emergency rescue entrance. 
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1) Privacy is provided by using translucent glass on the lower 1/3 of the windows. 

2) Supplementary heat is supplied to the home through the gas fireplace. 

3) A storage wall provides a cozy resting place for extra blankets, pillows, fine china, survival goods, glassware, and toys. 

4) The skylight above the dining room filters daylight throughout the space.
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1) Cars are sheltered under the main living level and are warmed by automatic starters in order to fight the severe winter cold. 

2) A concrete path leads to the front door. 

3) The washer and dryer is elevated off of the ground along with all electrical outlets in order to protect from any minor flooding. 

4) The entry serves as the main artery into the home. 

5) Tools, toys, and lawn equipment are stored on the entry level. 

6) Optional expansion space. 

7) All bedrooms, including the master suite, are elevated off the ground level keeping precious items SAFE from flooding. 

8) Two bathrooms service inhabitants and guests of the home. 

9) A main storage wall located in the center of the home provides space for emergency goods, books, blankets, dishes, and other items. 

10) The fireplace provides a secondary heating source for the home. 

11) A comfortable living/dining room arrangement provides space for entertaining. 

12) The kitchen, which features a full height pantry, sits where one can observe action on the back sun deck and the living room simultaneously. 

13) The sun deck features a fire pit, lounge chairs, a bar, and dining table.
7 Comments
Angelina F
12/5/2012 08:55:14 am

Felllow-Fargo Survivors! I love it! :-) Good job:
Proud of you & love the design, though I myself (& family) are counting on no flooding here for a few yrs- until we can escape the Valley at least! This design would fare well for the southern States & Coastal regions that will NO DOUBT be in for some "serious " structural/land changes! People need to 'think ahead' & HOORAY for those that are able to capitalize & make something "GOOD" out of it!

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Alex Gore
12/5/2012 09:06:49 am

Hello Angelina, we are glad you appreciate our designs. We are very proud of them and we had the exact same thoughts as you. Keep in contact.

Alex

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ken
1/6/2013 10:55:52 am

How much do your homes cost from start to finish?

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Alex Gore link
1/7/2013 12:52:01 am

Hi Ken,

The home is a little over 1,700 square feet, and we estimate the house to be priced around $200 a square foot bringing the total to $340,000. This of course would fluctuate based on the area in the country you are building in. I appreciated your taste in this house, it is mine and many others favorite. If you act fast you could be the first one to own this.

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7/31/2013 04:58:17 pm

This is what we call as futuristic design and innovative thinking. These kinds of future homes are essential and people are willing to spend on that. It got the new fashion look and protects you form natural disasters. Thank you.

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Alex Gore link
8/3/2013 02:25:26 am

Thanks, we really appreciate the compliment!

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