The Tornado-proof home can go underground

Considering all the tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, that continue to destroy homes, these architects at 10 Design in Hong Kong have come up with a way to protect a home with a simple yet elegant solution: tuck the house into the ground.

The house has a set of hydraulic levers that are activated by high-velocity winds that can pull the house into the ground to safety. Once the house is underground, the roof locks to make it water and wind proof.

I have to admit that I like the aesthetic of the design, as it is very futurist. I’m not certain how much space it has, but I have to admire its shape. It kind of looks like a boat, doesn’t it? I’m not certain that is a good sign. Perhaps this thing should cast off in case of a flood.