Coastal cities need to start taking domed housing more seriously if they want to remain safe.

For decades there have been architects who have been creating designs for futuristic domed homes. These are homes which, as the name implies, are rounded domes in shape which have no flat surfaces.

The reason why this shape is important is wind catches on flat surfaces. So roof edges and the flat sides of homes become surfaces for harsh winds to catch and rip apart.

Domed homes don't have this problem. Because the house is round in shape, the wind naturally wraps around the surface. It helps limit direct wind force damage to a home due to the more aerodynamic design.

Examples of domed home designs:

• Example – Large wavy complex built low into the ground.
• Example – Large concrete structures
• Example – More traditional wood cabins
• Example – Bright white domes shrouded in greenery

Coastal communities need to start taking these seriously. The reality is insurance companies will not be willing to sign off on plans for conventional homes anymore. The risk to more regular hurricanes prevents that.

Here's a video from 12 years ago where they interview a man who lives in a domed home. He has lived through 9 hurricanes in his home and every house in his neighborhood has been replaced EXCEPT for his.

These homes really are the only option if people want to continue living on the coast. It's that or accept needing to rebuild every few years.