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7 Eco-Shelters for Surviving the 12-21-12 Apocalypse
Posted By Ana Lisa Alperovich On December 19, 2012 @ 5:30 pm In Architecture,energy efficiency,environmental destruction,global warming | 3 Comments

Survival Condo: Bunker-Apartment in the US [8]
If you were looking for a totally indestructible shelter for surviving the approaching 2012-doomsday scenario, a converted nuclear ballistic missile silo could have been a good option, but sadly this particular model is completely SOLD OUT. Retailing for just $2 million per apartment, the Survival Condo [9] in Kansas, is a 14-story shelter with enough food [10] to feed 70 people indefinitely. It also comes with a fitness center, a bar, a pool and a movie theatre showing videos of how the Earth looked before it all went down in flames.

Vivos: A Luxury Bunker-House In the US [11]
If you cannot bear spending the apocalypse without a big flatscreen TV, a washing machine ,and a well-equipped kitchen, Vivos [12] might be your best bet. Located beneath the Mojave Desert [13], these stylish interconnected underground bunkers promise to keep you, your family and animal-friends [14] (these go for free!) safe and comfy for a long-term stay.

Angebauter Tarnrucksack: Bunker-Cultural Center in Switzerland [15]
If don’t want to spend your last days without any art and culture, then this green-roofed Cold War-era bunker [16] turned cultural center might be the most clever way to spend the world’s end. Located within the Swiss Alps, Angebauter Tarnrucksack by Atelier-f [17] is a solid construction, boasts a green roof and beautiful views of the mountains (we’re not sure how well these will hold post-Apocalypse), and is a true doomsday escape for the most discerning artist.

Energy Bunker: Bunker-Power Plant in Germany [18]
If you’ve visited central Europe, you are probably familiar with the abundance of WWII [19] bunkers across the landscape. However, this particular bunker in Hamburg, Germany, is being converted into a renewable energy [20] plant — great for staying self-sufficient during the world’s end. Impossible to knock down, the Energy Bunker is also building a 3,000 square meter solar array on its roof and on its side. Heating will be provided using waste from a nearby factory.

Vivos: Bunker-House in the US [21]
If you are worried about the world’s end on 12-21-12, you can keep yourself safely locked up and entertained behind a 3,000-pound blast door. One of the many recycled bunkers by company Vivos [22], this Cold War-era facility in California will provide you and your loved ones with a sprawling underground space measuring 20,000 square-feet. The Bunker-House comes equipped with medical services, restrooms, kitchens, and a facility to store DNA [23], seeds, and other samples to help revive the planet after the catastrophic event.

The Zombie Ranch: A Self-Sustaining Vertical Farm [24]
If you don’t believe that a natural catastrophe will kill us all this coming Friday, maybe you’re one who believes that the zombie [25] apocalypse is truly what’s upon us. But don’t worry about your brains being a tasty snack for the undead, the folks at Architects Southwest have already thought of this scenario and designed The Zombie Ranch [26], a self-sustaining vertical farm, with food, trees and an innovative zombie-powered energy system that will put those freaks to good use.

Bunker 42: Bunker-Nightclub in Russia [27]
If you want to forget about the Mayans [28], climate change, nuclear disasters, hurricanes, radiation and politicians, your ideal last days might include drinking, dancing and having fun shaking your bones — while you have some. This underground party [29] space under the Moscow streets called ‘Bunker 42′ is a futuristic Cold-War era museum, restaurant, spa and club, measuring 75,000 square feet. It even comes complete with sleeping bunks and multi-colored LED lights.
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[6] apocalypse: http://2012apocalypse.net/
[7] eco-shelters: http://inhabitat.com/6-cozy-cocoons-to-retreat-from-the-world/
[8] Survival Condo: Bunker-Apartment in the US: http://inhabitat.com/no-need-to-panic-but-survival-condos-apocalypse-proof-bunkers-are-now-sold-out/
[9] Survival Condo: http://www.survivalcondo.com/
[10] food: http://inhabitat.com/jihyun-ryou-charming-art-objects-save-food-from-the-fridge/
[11] Vivos: A Luxury Bunker-House In the US: http://inhabitat.com/worried-about-the-end-of-the-world-buy-a-stylish-vivos-bunker/
[12] Vivos: http://www.terravivos.com/
[13] Mojave Desert: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojave_Desert
[14] animal-friends: http://inhabitat.com/the-kokon-modern-pet-house-sprouts-a-green-roof/
[15] Angebauter Tarnrucksack: Bunker-Cultural Center in Switzerland: http://inhabitat.com/atelier-f-transforms-old-swill-military-bunker-into-a-vibrant-green-roofed-cultural-center/
[16] bunker: http://inhabitat.com/19th-century-military-bunker-transformed-into-waterside-landmark/
[17] Atelier-f: http://www.atelier-f.ch/
[18] Energy Bunker: Bunker-Power Plant in Germany: http://inhabitat.com/hamburg-to-convert-a-wwii-flak-bunker-into-a-renewable-energy-bunker/
[19] WWII: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
[20] renewable energy: http://inhabitat.com/worlds-largest-tidal-energy-farm-to-power-4000-french-homes-in-2012/
[21] Vivos: Bunker-House in the US: http://inhabitat.com/reclaimed-bunker-provides-doomsday-luxury-accommodations/
[22] Vivos: http://www.terravivos.com/secure/secureindex.htm
[23] DNA: http://inhabitat.com/scientists-build-digital-devices-out-of-bacteria-and-dna/
[24] The Zombie Ranch: A Self-Sustaining Vertical Farm: http://inhabitat.com/zombie-powered-vertical-farm-leaves-inhabitants-safe-and-well-fed-during-a-zombie-apocalypse/
[25] zombie: http://zombiesafehouse.wordpress.com/
[26] The Zombie Ranch: http://www.architectssouthwest.com/
[27] Bunker 42: Bunker-Nightclub in Russia: http://inhabitat.com/cold-war-era-russian-bunker-transformed-into-massive-club-beneath-moscows-streets/
[28] Mayans: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon
[29] underground party: http://inhabitat.com/the-shelter-is-a-former-shanghai-bomb-shelter-turned-into-a-nightclub/
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