CORE: Disaster resilient design
| Location | Type | Total GFA | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Joplin, MO |
Single-Family Home |
1,500 square feet |
CORE was the winner for the AI Designing Recovery Design Competition for Disaster Resilient Housing. The premise of this design was to create an affordable, sustainable and disaster resilient home to address the climatic challenges of a tornado. The result of the design process was a home that balanced safety and aesthetic comfort. |
Location Joplin, MO
Type Single-Family Home
Total GFA 1,500 square feet
Description CORE was the winner for the AI Designing Recovery Design Competition for Disaster Resilient Housing. The premise of this design was to create an affordable, sustainable and disaster resilient home to address the climatic challenges of a tornado. The result of the design process was a home that balanced safety and aesthetic comfort.
In just four seconds a home is demolished... In minutes, the community and landscape are scarred.
For affordability, CORE can be phased or constructed in various configurations.
The envelope of the Safe House is designed like that of a safe room with a hardened structure; it contains all that is necessary for a family to recover quickly and live for an extended period of time until rebuild is possible. The wall is detailed to meet FEMA's criteria for "near-absolute protection" in extreme weather, while the Perimeter House is designed with economical light-frame construction. Openings are strategically sized and located for wind-load, to provide visual connections to the natural environment, and manage seasonal heat loads.
CORE is designed with concrete block made with a carbon emissions sequestering process. All construction materials are manufactured within 500 miles, aiding the local economy, reducing embodied energy and CORE's impact on climate change. Incorporated passing and active systems include water harvesting and photovoltaic panels. These systems reduce load and provide backup for post-disaster infrastructure. Water harvesting supports daily needs while placing less demand on the Springfield Plateau Aquifer, an already depleted regional freshwater resource.
