The Tsunami House is located on the northern end of Camano Island, USA, designed by Designs Northwest Architects to withstand tsunamis and powerful wave actions.
The ground floor of the house features flexible multi-use spaces instead of regular rooms. Generally dubbed "Flood Room," the lower level opens to both sides (street and shore). “Clear glass overhead doors open up to the waterside deck facing north, and translucent overhead doors open to the entry courtyard facing south, allowing privacy from the road.”
In our daily lives, we are exposed to different situations that we respond to in a variety of ways. This leaves us in a state of stress and anxiety especially when things are not going our way. With such influences, our mental and physical wellbeing is, in turn, affected leading to even more productivity problems. However, there are a few things you can do to destress and unwind at the end of every day. These things include: Read more
It is winter and every morning when you wake up you feel a blast of cold air coming from the skies. Unless you are a musher in the Iditarod, an ice fisherman, or an Alaskan sea boat captain, there may be a leak coming from somewhere in your house and you will have to fix it if you want your family to be comfortable again. Read more