THE CARRINGTON HOUSE

The Carrington House is not presented as the final word in extreme-event residential architecture, but rather as an open-ended engineering exercise. Start the dialog is the goal.

"The Carrington House” concepts are conceived and presented to protect the ICF structural concrete (and existing ICF and stick built structures to a lesser degree) and occupants against extreme geomagnetic electrical ground induction currents (GIC), massive lightning ground strike pulses/arcing, and long duration seismic shaking events. 

When we look at the convergence of modern solar dynamics, long-term grid vulnerability, and structural durability, the need for resilient home design becomes increasingly clear. Yet, no single designer, builder, or engineer holds a monopoly on the best solutions. 

The concepts, materials, and methodologies gathered in these pages—from insulated concrete forms and composite reinforcing bars to electromagnetic shielding topologies and simplified baseline frameworks—are intended as a starting point.

My primary purpose in sharing this work is to spark discussion, challenge conventional assumptions, and encourage the ongoing evolution of ideas along this path. Architecture and engineering advance through peer review, field testing, and the collective sharing of experience.

Whether you are a disaster prepper, professional engineer, a contractor, an academic, or an owner-builder approaching these challenges with a fresh perspective, your critical eye, dissenting views, and field-tested modifications are invaluable. I invite you to examine these concepts, stress-test the assumptions, and contribute your own insights so that we can collectively build a more resilient future.