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Kundig is one of many architects who design homes to withstand extreme weather events—as well Fires– which has become particularly acute during this period of climate change. He is one of many architects who have proven that flexible homes don’t need to look like bunkers. Kundig, who co-founded it Olson Kundig Architects In 1986, he says, “People come to us looking for homes that require little maintenance, but that they hope will last for generations.” “As it turns out, the houses themselves tend to resist the larger forces of nature,” he adds.

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That’s why, Kundig says, almost all of his homes can be considered resilient. They occupy exciting (and challenging) locations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. He has not yet planted his knowledge in Antarctica. “Talk about resilience,” he muses. “This will be a great place to build.” What about the moon or Mars? But those things don’t stick to him in the same way: “I think we have enough challenges here on Earth,” Kundig says.