Elevated ground floors and pump systems common in new, luxury condo towers in Miami could be indicative of future designs and building standards in the face of climate change, according to Bloomberg. 

In a city where nearly 25 percent of all homes could be affected by sea level rise, Monad Terrace serves as a prime example of climate-influenced builds.

Dubbed “flood-proof” by the Miami Herald, Monad Terrace exceeds current, city-mandated requirements for flooding and “might point to the future of climate resilience,” per Bloomberg. The building’s bottom floor sits nearly 12 feet above ground, and a curved design in the below-ground parking garage prevents flooding, according to JDS Development, the developers behind the project.

Monad Terrace’s website illustrates that comparable buildings in the area sit between just three and six feet above ground. It’s also made from nonporous materials with a watertight coating — even if water does get in, it won’t affect masonry or lead to potentially toxic mold.

Still, while luxury towers like Monad will keep residents high and dry, Miami homeowners face uncertainty with the threat of rising waters. Bloomberg points to the recent passage of the Miami Forever Bond, a $400 million which aims to buttress the city against future flooding.

Miami mayor Francis Suarez notes it’s unusual for residents to vote to tax themselves. “But when you think of your most prized possession, oftentimes your biggest investment is your home,” he told Bloomberg.