Concrete Houses

In areas subject to hurricanes, such as Guam and the Hawaiian Islands, houses made of concrete have been proven to hold up to storms extremely well. And lightweight composite concrete (LWC) is a particularly remarkable material.

Taking advantage of the qualitites of LWC, John August has designed the beautiful and strong Gecko Stone™ “environmentally secure concrete houses.” They are said to be “fire, rot, termite and hurricane proof” and can “withstand a moderate earthquake without structural failure”. Volcanic eruptions are perhaps the only natural hazard that can endanger such houses (as they would any permanent structure). They would seem perfect for areas such as Florida.

Desired colors and textures can be part of the concrete itself, obviating the need for painting, staining, etc. And perhaps best of all, concrete houses aren’t made of dead trees!

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