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This project exemplifies a next-generation approach to residential construction—fusing modern design with material science to create a home that’s not only beautiful, but built to withstand the most extreme conditions. It is the 2024 recipient of the Mark Samuelian Award in Residential Resilience, honoring best-in-class design that advances the field of sustainable and storm-resilient housing.
Target Market:
-Designed for coastal Florida homeowners seeking a luxury aesthetic paired with long-term durability and peace of mind.
-Ideal for second-home buyers, investors, and families prioritizing climate resilience, energy efficiency, and low maintenance.
-Located in Naples Park—a neighborhood heavily impacted by Hurricane Ian—this home responds to a growing demand for smarter, stronger rebuilds.
Unusual Constraints / Opportunities:
-The site is within a FEMA-designated flood zone, requiring elevated performance standards for wind, moisture, and soil stability.
-Storm damage in the area created a unique opportunity to model a better way forward for coastal infill development.
-Constraints related to lot setbacks, utilities, and permitting were solved through early-stage digital coordination using 3D BIM and panelized fabrication.
-The shell was fully prefabricated while awaiting permit approvals—dramatically reducing on-site construction time.
Marketing Objectives and Outcomes:
-The objective was to position this home as a flagship for post-Ian rebuilding—demonstrating how modern composites can exceed code and expectations.
-Marketing leveraged drone footage, on-site time-lapses, and award recognition to showcase resilience and speed of construction.
-Digital campaigns drove record traffic: over 15,000 online listing views and widespread engagement on social platforms.
Unique Features:
-Winner of the 2024 Mark Samuelian Award in Residential Resilience, selected for innovation in hurricane and flood-resistant design.
-Wind-rated to 250 mph; survived Hurricane Ian without damage despite being mid-construction with exposed openings.
-Composite shell is non-porous, mold- and termite-proof, and fire-rated up to one hour.
-Composite rebar eliminates risk of concrete spalling in Naples’ corrosive soils.
-Net-zero-ready with insulation values up to R47—doubling the local energy code requirements.
-Panels are RF-transparent and pre-drilled for MEPs, enabling smart home integration and reducing build time.
-Reconfigurable wall system allows for future vertical or horizontal expansions without structural demolition.
Outstanding Results:
-Established a new standard for resilient housing in the Gulf Coast region.
-Recognized nationally for its contribution to forward-thinking residential design.
-Attracted attention from municipal planners and builders looking to modernize coastal housing stock.
-Provided a real-world case study for disaster-resistant, fast-to-build homes that outperform traditional systems on every level.
Innovativeness:
-The structural system consists of panelized, hurricane-rated composite walls and roof assemblies that are lighter, stronger, and faster to assemble than traditional methods.
-Load-bearing walls can be removed, repositioned, or added to—enabling horizontal or vertical expansion without demolition.
-Smart MEP integration: panels are pre-drilled with embedded chases for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, reducing installation time and human error.
-Composite rebar in the foundation prevents rusting and concrete spalling—solving a major pain point in high-salinity regions like Naples.
-RF-transparent envelope enables uninterrupted smart home communication, even during outages.