The Hurricane-Proof Dome Homes Defying Nature's Fury in Florida

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As hurricanes grow more intense, these unique dome homes in Florida are standing strong where others fall. Discover how innovative design is keeping them intact—even in the face of powerful Category 5 storms. Are dome homes the future of hurricane-resilient architecture? Location: London WooGlobe Ref : WGA856206 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00In the heart of Florida's Hurricane Zone, where devastation seems inevitable,

00:04a handful of homes are defying nature's wrath.

00:07Meet GoldenEye, a dome-shaped home that withstood Hurricane Michael,

00:11a Category 5 monster that demolished entire neighborhoods in 2018.

00:16Yet, this unique structure barely had a scratch.

00:20Why do these dome homes survive?

00:22Experts say it's all in the design round.

00:24Aerodynamic shapes let wind flow around, rather than pushing against.

00:29Them think of it like a wheel's spokes distributing force, stronger and more stable.

00:35As hurricanes become fiercer, these resilient homes offer hope

00:39built by companies like DelTec and Monolithic Domes.

00:42They're gaining interest, especially as Florida recently faced devastation

00:46from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

00:49Are dome homes the future of storm-proof living with climate change-intensifying storms?

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