Hurricane-Resistant Modular Homes in Florida: Building for Resilience

Hurricane-Resistant Modular Homes in Florida: Building for Resilience

Introduction

With over 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida faces the annual reality of hurricanes. Traditional stick-built homes often fall short. Modular housing, however, is changing the resilience game.

Built for Florida’s Codes

• Florida requires modular homes to meet the Florida Building Code (FBC) and FEMA standards.

• Factory-built modules undergo rigorous testing for wind speeds up to 180+ mph.

• Concrete and steel reinforcement techniques rival high-end traditional builds.

Key Design Features

• Elevated Foundations to counter storm surges.

• Impact Glass Windows tested for debris resistance.

• Stronger Roof-to-Wall Connections to reduce uplift.

Why Architects are Turning to Modular

On Architizer, modular projects are increasingly recognized for resilience-focused innovation. Architecture firms are incorporating hurricane-resistant features while maintaining sleek, modern design.

Florida Success Story

In the Florida Keys, post-Irma rebuild efforts demonstrated modular homes’ ability to withstand Category 4 conditions—while neighboring stick-built homes collapsed.

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