Severe Weather

Transcend Tiny Homes says that testing by a global facility have proven the Amsterdam 24 capable of withstanding winds of up to 156 mph

Tiny Houses

Lightweight tiny house built to withstand high winds

We don't see many tiny houses that can deal with extremes in weather. The Leaf House 3 is one exception, and Transcend Tiny Homes' new Amsterdam 24 is another. The towable dwelling is remarkably lightweight, offers plenty of storage space for its size, and is rated to withstand very high winds.

The best place to monitor a hurricane is likely right inside it

Science

Swarms of balloons could travel in hurricanes for up to a week

Researchers are developing a system to predict the path and intensity of hurricanes by harvesting data from inside the storm itself.

Halo is a smoke detector that also alerts homeowners of natural disasters

Around The Home

Halo WX warns of smoke, fire ... and tornadoes

Halo WX, a new smoke detector just hitting the market, features all of the smoke and carbon monoxide detection one would expect, while also adding in alerts for natural disasters.

"Growing" sandbars is part of the first layer of intervention, followed by a large area of shallow "ecological zone" (Image copyright MIR)

Architecture

White Arkitekter wins competition to redevelop storm-ravaged Queens

The Swedish firm White Arkitekter are the winners, with ARUP and Gensler, of an international competition to redevelop the area of Queens, New York, which was badly hit by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The new master plan addresses extreme weather, sustainability and social integration.