A typical bermuda home can store an astonishing amount of water. Houses, to day, will carry anywhere from 12 to forty thousand gallons of water. Every house has its own water pump and pressure system. This combination of self sufficiency and the durability of local architecture helps the island bounce back incredibly fast from even major weather events.
In the final episode of our vernacular spectacular anniversary series, 99pi producers and friends of the show will be sharing more stories of regional architecture–some close to home, some on remote islands– that capture our imagination and inspire us to look deeper. Stories of Bermuda roofs, Queen Anne Cottages, and what exactly counts as an "earth tone."
99% Vernacular: Volume 3