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Kundig is one of many architects designing houses to withstand extreme weather events\u2014as well as fires<\/a>\u2014which have become especially severe during this period of climate change. And he is one of many architects proving that resilient houses need not look like bunkers. Kundig, who cofounded Olson Kundig Architects<\/a> in 1986, says, \u201cPeople come to us for houses that require little maintenance, but that they hope will last for generations.\u201d As it turns out, he adds, \u201cThe same houses tend to be resistant to the larger forces of nature.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This story is part of<\/em> The Future of Home<\/a>, a collaboration between the editors of<\/em> WIRED and<\/em> Architectural Digest to help you understand what \u201chome\u201d will look like tomorrow and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

For that reason, Kundig says, \u201cjust about all\u201d of his houses can be considered resilient. They occupy dramatic (and challenging) sites in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. He has not yet planted his flag on Antarctica. \u201cTalk about resiliency,\u201d he muses. \u201cThat would be a fascinating place to build.\u201d And what about the moon or Mars? Those don\u2019t grab him the same way: \u201cI think we have enough challenges here on Earth,\u201d says Kundig.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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