As a teenager in the 90's I had an unhealthy obsession with Brad Pitt. I collected pictures of him from magazines, saw all his movies and memorized every factoid about his life. He was a teen idol. Now, he has become a different kind of idol and I don't really remember when his birthday is. I don't care what his motivations are but he is definitely changing the way we think about urban design- paying special attention to environmental impacts. After Hurricane Katrina Mr. Pitt ran a design contest. He wanted people to design homes that were environmentally friendly but also flood proof. One particular proposal, aptly called the Flood House, is quite amazing. It is not just a concept anymore, it can be ready for move-in next month. This house is not just for disaster scenarios but will come in quite handy when all the icebergs melt due to climate change. The base of the house can be used as a raft in up to 12 feet of water. My only complaint is that it will obviously have no basement- where am I supposed to store all my seasonal clothes?
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New Orleans doesn't have basements. The ground is too soft because of elevation.
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