[Music] throughout history homes have served as our safe havens from primitive caves to Modern condos they' have always been and will continue to be the sanctury where humans seek Solace however not all houses are equally equipped to provide the Essential Elements of safety security and comfort some dwellings Teeter perilously at treacherous Heights While others are situated dangerously close to sharks and volcano join me as we explore some of the most precarious houses in the world filled with both awe and laughter the Tower of Terror you've likely heard the saying that everything is bigger in the
USA but just across the sea from the states in Russia there exists a house that Rivals American proportions our story takes us back to 1992 in Russia when businessman Nikolai petrovich sukin embarked on the construction of this grandiose wooden home in the city of arangil being the weal EST man in the city sukin desired to Showcase his affluence with an extravagant two-story house however as the construction neared completion he felt a sense of dissatisfaction something was missing perhaps another story so he added one but it still didn't satisfy him he continued adding more and more
stories until he found himself gazing up at what can only be described as a half-finished 144t 13 Story haunted mansion or rather the sukin house unfortunately in 1998 dutkins extravagant dreams Came Crashing Down his business practices turned out to be far from squeaky clean resulting in racketeering charges and a 4-year prison sentence Left Behind was his incomplete wooden Skyscraper with its top floors consisting of nothing more than a hollow unfinished shell neglected and dilapidated the structure posed an environmental hazard with even a gentle breeze causing ominous creaking noises and stronger gusts shedding planks of wood
into neighboring yards when sukin was released from prison and returned to his residence he faced the consequences of his actions authorities declared the house being taller than the two permitted stories of fire haard and ordered him to remove the upper floors he continued living in the remaining portion until he was eventually ordered to demolish the rest of his not so humble abode in 2008 in truth sukin might have been safer in his jail cell as the house quivered in the wind and displayed shy workmanship regularly shedding splintered chunks it wouldn't have been unimaginable for it
eventually collapse entirely akin to a fragile chocolate radiator Cliffhangers while many people enjoy a room with an ocean view there are some houses that take ocean living to the extreme one such example is the vertiginous Cliff House designed in 2014 by Australian housing firm modscape this concept emerged in response to the demand for homes in extreme Coastal locations The Cliff House clings to the face of a cliff offering panoramic ocean views however it is currently just a concept and if it were to be built unconventional construction techniques would be required the house would consist of
prefabricated modules each floor individually anchored into the cliff using engineering steel pins constant erosion caused by ties and wind can cause Cliffs to recede posing a risk to the structural Integrity of the house within a few decades the lower part of the cliff could weaken and create an unsafe overhang potentially leading to collapse in the real world well there is the Hanging Temple of hen Shan China built in the 8th Century this Temple hangs from a cliff near Mount hen in the Shang XI Province despite being exposed to erosion the temple has endured thanks to
its location Beneath The prominent Summit and being shielded from the elements however in 2015 rockfall from the cliff temporarily closed the site due to safety concerns living in mountainous areas also poses risks take for example the Bako Luca bascetti cabin in the Italian Alps situated at an altitude of 10,790 Ft this cabin was prefabricated and lifted to the Peaks via helicopter it faces extreme weather conditions including freezing temperatures and strong winds while the cabin is designed to withstand these challenges the history of landslides in the Alps raises concerns moving on to hotels the frying pan
Tower off the coast of North Carolina was once a coast guard station it was transformed into a hotel experience for Thrill Seekers positioned in a reef area the tower faces mean Coastal winds and cold temperatures Additionally the surrounding waters are a popular spot for sharks adding another layer of danger sink hols swallow entire homes sink hols pose a unique danger in Florida the state's Limestone composition makes it prone to sinkhole formation these sudden collapses can swallow entire homes as seen in the tragic case of Jeffrey bush in 2013 sink holes are difficult to predict making
Florida a risky place to live whether it's living on the edge of a cliff hanging from a temple braving the mountains or encountering sharks and sinkholes there are places where life can be unusually dangerous it's a reminder that even in the most picturesque locations Nature's forces can pose significant risks Top of the Rock when you hear Top of the Rock You probably Envision breathtaking views of New York City however I'm actually referring to the kotka pillar in the village of konsky Western Georgia this unique pillar is home to a risky Church believed to be one
of the most perilous in the world Maxim karazi a mon of the Orthodox Church resides there the Towering Limestone pillar reaching 130 ft was constructed between the 6th and 8th centuries as a place for undisturbed Christian worship and spiritual reflection despite the daunting Heights Maxim an experienced crane operator turned monk feels closer to God in his elevated Abode the ascent accessible only by an iron lamp is challenging and not suitable for the elderly erosion poses a continuous threat to the pillar potentially bringing Max impact to Earth if it reaches its breaking Point Let's hope he
keeps a parachute close by living life on the edge recent brain Imaging research suggests that living in close proximity to water can have positive effects on the human brain stimulating the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin however Life by the water's edge can also be among the riskiest plac es to reside in June 2022 the Yellowstone National Park region faced unprecedented storms with an atmospheric River unleashing its Fury the resulting floods Reed Havoc destroying houses roads and bridges in the midst of this chaos a Montana couple named TJ and Victoria Britain experienced the
true Perils of living on the banks of the Yellowstone River as the storm intensified they noticed their home trembling by the following morning the river water had risen to around 14 ft relentlessly eroding the embankment beneath their house and rendering it increasingly unstable forced to evacuate for their safety they watched helplessly as their home of 16 years was devoured by the fucious river leaving them with nothing but a sense of Abandonment even with Advanced flood control systems in place Rivers can cause catastrophic flooding making Riverside properties a risky choice for homeowners moreover a River's natural
erosive power can gradually destroy the land it flows through altering its course over time one such example is the everchanging year River in the UK as depicted by its Meandering path from 1984 to 2012 however the house we witnessed being Swept Away by the river is not an isolated incident in 2017 a Riverfront house in Warren New Hampshire met the same fate torn from its foundations and carried Downstream when provoked Mother Nature can fold a house in a half much like wet paper nevertheless there are exceptions for instance just room enough Island situated in the
middle of New York St Lawrence River has stood strong for 70 years despite being exposed to the river's controlled water levels there's always a chance that Nature's whims could sweep away this picturesque Abode Serbia also has its own tail of a peculiar house in the summer of 1968 Brothers Malaysia and Milan mendic along with their friends would swim in the darina river in the town of bajin abasta seeking relief from the scorching Sun they decided to construct a cabin at top a rock in the river however each Autumn brought heavy rainfall and Rising water levels
that washed away their cabin under turd they rebuilt it only to see it destroyed again and so the cycle continued finally in 2011 after seven reconstructions the cabin stood strong for the last 11 years yet it remains merely a matter of time before it is once again dislodged from its Rocky perch if you ever contemplate building a house at top a river rock it would be wise to reconsider alternatively you could live within the river itself after all they say you should love your neighbor but what about when your neighbor is a humongous hotthead I'm
not referring to Big mean Sharon Three Doors Down but rather Mona lower in Hawaii the world's largest active volcano resting at the foot of this Mighty volcano is the ultimate Daredevil's Airbnb the Phoenix House for the past 700,000 years apparently M Lowa has periodically spewed lava wreaking havoc on its surroundings major eruptions like the devast ating 1950 event that destroyed neighboring Villages served as a reminder of the volcano's power despite the risks will Bahar the founder of sustainable tourism company Artistry saw the potential of building a house in such a remarkable location while the Phoenix
House Is Not engulfed in lava at this moment it rests upon the solidified remains of a previous lava flow its proximity to the volcano puts it within striking range of more or Low's unpredictable temperament in November 2022 monoa erupted once again with a lava flow that extended 11 mil before stopping luckily the Phoenix House was spared and there were no recorded injuries as of early 2023 the house remains listed on Airbnb however its future hangs in the balance susceptible to Future lava flows and bursts of carbon dioxide from the fiery depths nevertheless there's no denying
that it offers a uniquely thrilling and or inspiring experience what better way to live out your super villain fantasies than an Airbnb where waking up to views of your own personal Lava Moat is a possibility balloon house Pixar movies have a remarkable way of making the impossible seem possible from talking toys and monsters to houses traveling by balloons they ignite our imagination but what if sailing away on a balloon house were actually feasible oddly enough it is though not as easy as portrayed by KL fredericksen in up it would require an enormous number of balloons
helium balloons float because they are less dense than the air they displace creating upward buoyant force that counteracts gravity however generating enough buoyant force to lift 100,000 house is no simple task based on calculations you would need nearly 1 and A2 million balloons in 2011 National Geographic constructed an experiment using a lightweight smallscale house and large weather balloons they successfully flew the house for a short duration but a full-scale balloon house would face numerous dangers such as collisions with aircraft the risk of balloons bursting and the inability to steer properly it's clear why this fun
concept wouldn't work well outside the Pixar Universe the balloon house from up may be theoretically possible but it's definitely not worth attempting Treehouse Tea House in Chino Nagano Japan there exists a tiny 29t Treehouse called toosi on meaning te house 200 High perched between two Chestnut trees this Tea House offers a Scenic spot for sipping tea designed by a Japanese architect terunobu fujimori known for his eccentric and nature inspired designs takasugi on is a remarkable example however this teetering Treehouse is considered one of the most precarious buildings in the world supported by only two fragile
looking trees it's no surprise that Time magazine named it as such in 2010 considering Japan's vulnerability to to extreme weather events including earthquakes the risk becomes even more apparent Stormy Weather or an earthquake could easily topple The Treehouse similarly the tree houses of the kai tribe in New Guinea built high with branches up to 114 ft in the air face similar dangers although the tribe is known for their climbing skills even they would struggle with the potential risks especially the elderly members tree houses that lack the safety features commonly found in modern homes make them
hazardous in adverse conditions share in the comments which house you find the riskiest and we'll see you in the next one
