In October 2005, Hurricane Wilma moved over South Florida with high winds and torrential rains.  In the community of Immokalee, many homes and mobile homes housing migrant farm workers were damaged beyond repair.

Taxis Group and its development arm, Sanctuary Development, LLC introduced a innovative approach to disaster recovery - Rebuild using energy efficient, storm resistant construction systems at modest cost to obtain high value.

The following photo journey follows the progression of our rebuilding efforts from storm to completion of new affordable, safe, efficient and comfortable homes.

  Hurricane Wilma Over Florida,October 2005

 Home Damaged by Hurricance WIlma - October 2005

  Rear of Home Damaged by Wilma - October 2005 Interior Damage from Wilma - Severe structural damage, electrical shorting hazard and prolfic mold througout home.   Demolition of Damaged Home Begins  
The Foundation  Is Prepared   Wall :System of Choice:  Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) from Reddi-Wall, IncProvide excellent energy efficiency, wind and projectile protection, minimizes or eliminates mold propagation and is comparable with standard CBS - block construction  
ICF Wall Systems Field-Install Quickly and Easily - Preassembled Panels Are Also Available if Desired  ICF Wall System Assembly - After Only 3 Hours
 Typical Wall System Can be Installed and Possibly  Poured in One Day   Wall and Roof System Installed - Conventional Truss/Decking Used on This Project
  Completed Home Includes Wind Rated Windows and R-38 Ceiling Insulaton 
 Move In Day Finally Arrives As Keys Are Presented to a Grateful Family

           Our selected building systems enable the construction of superior homes at a cost that  rivals that of conventional CBS construction.

            Additional "green" components such as solar hot water, solar EV power, water recycling systems and more are available at competitive costs for affordable housing developments or single family, scattered site development.

Contact Sanctuary Development for more information:

Phone: 239-948-6668 direct

dave.hanson@taxis-ehsr.com