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Astrid Diaz Designs Hurricane-Proof Modular Home for Puerto Rico

Happy JastaBy Happy JastaJuly 16, 20192 Comments2 Mins Read
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It has been over two years since the deadly Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, a Caribbean Island. The citizens are still looking for a safe and affordable housing solution. With the vision to make a difference, local architect Astrid Diaz has come up with a modular home that can withstand hurricane-force winds and be built for just $30,000.

Diaz’s new hurricane-proof modular house is on display at a building products factory in Toa Baja, about 20 miles west of its capital San Juan.

Currently a prototype, it has walls and roof made of polyurethane foam – a lightweight, economical and durable building material. Furthermore, the structure is strengthened with a galvanized steel mesh that provides load-bearing capacity. A coat of mortar on the outside adds weight and structural stability while also gives it the appearance of a typical Puerto Rican concrete home.

Diaz has designed one, two or three-bedroom versions of the modular home to suit different space needs. More rooms/floors can also be added in future and there is a possibility to include plenty of features local residents may like, including cross-ventilation and natural illumination.

Also Read: 10 Earth Sheltered Homes Which are Storm-Proof, Earthquake- and Fire-Resistant

She wants to make use of modern construction technology to build hurricane-proof homes. These modular homes can withstand wind speeds of up to 184 miles per hour and with a $30K price tag, it might be an affordable post-disaster housing option for the island.

She will soon be installing two of these hurricane-proof modular houses on the island of Vieques. She sees the first one will be a new generation of affordable, hurricane-proof homes for Puerto Rico.

Astrid Diaz Designs Hurricane-Proof Modular House for Puerto Rico
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Featured image is for representational purpose only. Originally the image is of Deltec roundish prefab homes.  

Source: NPR

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2 Comments
  1. Wilfredo López on March 18, 2022 5:00 pm

    He visto ese tipo de construcción en edificios de más de 12 pisos ese foam con malla de acero y luego le disparan concreto y lo empañetan y lo pintan. Queda tremendo.

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  2. mike mantell on August 9, 2021 3:51 pm

    FIRE would be a disaster – molton, dripping balls of flame that would stick to skin and devour you. Water sponge and what exactly do you mean by “hurricane Proof”? Cat 1 – Cat5?

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