THIS AUSTRALIAN SURFER IS BUILDING HOMES THAT CAN SURVIVE CYCLONES

The project began when the Australian surfer Nev Hyman became increasingly concerned about waste in the ocean.

"I've spent my whole life around the ocean, and seen the damage done by waste plastic."

In 2004, he invested in a plastics recycling company. He believed it was possible to build low-cost housing out of recycled materials, but he wasn't exactly sure how to do it.

With the help of his architect friend, Ken McBryde, they managed to start developing pre-fabricated structures that can be homes, schools and medical centers in the world that need them the most. As well as being cheap, these new buildings are strong enough to face natural disasters.

Importantly, the "Nev House" can be built rapidly. It can be erected in five days or less, and deconstructed and moved to another location if community needs change.

After years of trials, Nev House had its first significant real world test in Vanuatu, which had much of its infrastructure devastated by Cyclone Pam in 2015.

Original article by The architectureau

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