The Haven House offers a much stronger structure than conventional structures by utilizing the inherent strength of a complete sphere as opposed to a truncated sphere and by utilizing its system of pre-cast concrete structural members that are laced together in several different directions with post-tensioned cables. The inherent flexibility of the multitude of hinged connections that make up the Haven House allows the structure to distort but not fail when subjected to various forces of nature such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Its response to these destructive forces can be likened to a three-dimensional and more widely diversified version of a palm tree bending but not breaking when subjected to high winds.
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