Miami, South Carolina, Savannah (Georgia), and other areas along the U.S. Southeast Coast face persistent threats of floods and tsunamis. A 10-foot (approximately 3-meter) flood protection foundation reserve has become a mandatory requirement for local construction. Targeting this core demand, the R&D and design team of ZCS Modular Housing has achieved a comprehensive innovation from design logic to structural technology, creating a modular building solution that integrates safety, practicality, and adaptability, effectively safeguarding coastal residents.
ZCS deeply adheres to local flood protection criteria, taking "elevated foundation protection" as the core principle. The entire house adopts an "elevated design" with over 10 feet of flood protection space reserved at the bottom, fully complying with regional construction regulations. Unlike the fixed foundations of traditional buildings, the modular housing utilizes precast high-strength reinforced concrete piles that penetrate deep into the underground stable layer. This design not only resists flood impact and seawater corrosion but also counteracts lateral thrust from tsunamis, while preventing foundation settlement caused by prolonged immersion. Additionally, the design team has fully considered fluid dynamics, optimizing the house’s base into a streamlined structure to reduce resistance during flood passage and minimize damage risks.
Structural innovation is the core competitiveness of ZCS Modular Housing. The main structure employs lightweight yet high-strength steel framing combined with new fireproof and moisture-proof composite panels, ensuring structural stability while significantly enhancing corrosion and water immersion resistance. During factory prefabrication, modular units undergo complete waterproof sealing treatment, with joints protected by dual layers of special sealant and metal battens to effectively prevent leakage after flood inundation. To withstand tsunami-induced impacts, the exterior walls are reinforced with impact-resistant layers, and doors/windows are equipped with high-strength bulletproof glass and anti-collision metal frames, further enhancing structural safety.
Beyond core flood protection, ZCS Modular Housing integrates practicality and adaptability. The elevated underfloor space can be flexibly configured as garages, storage rooms, or equipment rooms, with a pre-installed drainage system enabling rapid water removal after floods. The detachable nature of modular units facilitates post-disaster reconstruction—damaged components can be replaced individually without full demolition. Meanwhile, the design incorporates local architectural styles, with customizable exteriors to meet user preferences, ensuring both flood protection performance and residential comfort.
Facing severe flood protection challenges along the U.S. Southeast Coast, ZCS Modular Housing delivers a safe and efficient residential solution through precise demand positioning, innovative design concepts, and reliable structural performance. Its modular production model not only shortens construction cycles and reduces weather-related risks in on-site construction but also ensures stable flood protection performance via standardized processes—emerging as a benchmark for buildings adapted to coastal special environments.
