Beyond the Box: Deltec Homes Makes Resilient Round Houses More Personal

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – May 14, 2026 – Deltec Homes, a company renowned for its hurricane-resistant round homes for over half a century, today announced a significant expansion of its most popular product line. The Asheville-based builder is introducing four new upgrade packages for its 360° Signature Collection, aiming to blend the efficiency of prefabricated construction with the personalization of a custom build.

Inspired by the most sought-after features from its high-end custom design studio, these new options include attached garages, expanded window packages with higher ceilings, additional deck space, and new patio doors. The move signals a strategic effort to make its unique, resilient homes more accessible and adaptable to a wider range of homeowner needs and aesthetic preferences.

"Our Signature Collection has become our best-selling line because it delivers everything that makes a Deltec a Deltec—timeless round design, hurricane-ready strength, exceptional energy efficiency, and panoramic connection to the outdoors—in a faster, more affordable package," said Meg Gore, CEO of Deltec Homes, in the announcement. "These new options give homeowners even more flexibility to shape how their home lives, bringing the personal touch of our custom Design Studio path to the streamlined Signature experience."

A New Spin on Prefab Personalization

The launch addresses a growing trend in the housing market: the demand for homes that are both efficiently built and highly individualized. The prefabricated and modular construction industry, projected to grow into a nearly $60 billion market in the U.S. by 2030, is increasingly moving beyond cookie-cutter designs to offer greater customization. Deltec's strategy places it at the forefront of this evolution.

Its 360° Signature Collection was created as a streamlined path to owning one of its iconic circular homes. By offering a curated selection of nine models and 77 pre-designed floor plans, the company can reduce construction time by up to four months and cut costs on the home's structural shell by as much as 25% compared to its fully bespoke projects. The new options are designed to integrate seamlessly into this efficient model.

The four new packages directly address common homeowner desires:

• Attached and Detached Garages: A practical addition, the two-car garages are engineered to the same structural standards as the main home, ensuring a cohesive and equally resilient extension. Attached versions also include a connector space for a mudroom.
• Max Windows and High Ceilings: This option adds a foot of ceiling height and increases window area by about 20%, amplifying the panoramic views and natural light that are hallmarks of the round design.
• Expanded Outdoor Living: Homeowners can now add more deck space and covered porch roofs, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor environments for year-round enjoyment.
• Sliding Patio Door Upgrade: This allows a standard window to be replaced with a sliding door, providing a second point of direct access to a deck or patio.

By productizing these popular custom requests, Deltec is making it simpler for buyers to achieve a personalized feel without the time and expense of a ground-up custom design process. This approach democratizes design, empowering customers to tailor their living spaces to better fit their lifestyle, whether that means creating a more expansive view of a mountain landscape or ensuring a practical, covered entry from the car on a rainy day.

Engineering for Extremes: The Science of Survival

While the new options focus on aesthetics and lifestyle, they are built upon a platform of uncompromising structural integrity. Deltec Homes has cultivated a reputation for durability that is almost legendary in coastal and storm-prone regions. The company claims a 99.9% survival rate for its homes over the last three decades, a period that includes direct hits from some of the most powerful hurricanes on record, such as Andrew, Katrina, Dorian, and Ian.

This remarkable resilience is not accidental; it is the result of intentional engineering that leverages the inherent strengths of a circular structure. The aerodynamic shape of a Deltec home allows high-velocity winds to flow around it, rather than building up pressure on a flat side, which is a common point of failure for conventional rectangular houses. This design significantly reduces wind load on the structure.

Beneath the surface, the engineering is even more robust. Deltec employs a continuous load path, using steel straps to connect the roof trusses directly to the wall panels and down to the foundation. This system ensures the entire home acts as a single, unified unit against the powerful uplift forces of a hurricane. The roof itself is a self-supporting system built around a compression ring and tension collar, eliminating the need for interior load-bearing walls and further enhancing its strength. Materials are also a key factor; the company uses high-grade Southern Yellow Pine, which is rated as twice as strong as the lumber used in typical home construction.

Standard models are engineered to withstand 130 mph winds, with upgrade packages available that fortify the structure for gusts up to 190 mph, meeting and exceeding the building codes of the most demanding coastal zones.

The Evolving Market for Unique and Durable Homes

Deltec's latest move is well-timed, tapping into a confluence of market forces. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events has made climate resilience a top priority for many homebuyers, particularly in vulnerable areas. Simultaneously, a desire for sustainable living and energy efficiency has pushed consumers toward builders who prioritize environmental responsibility. As a certified B-Corporation that manufactures its homes in a factory powered by 100% renewable energy, Deltec checks both boxes.

While other prefab builders focus on sleek, modern aesthetics or ultra-low-energy passive house standards, Deltec has carved out a distinct niche by combining its iconic, nature-centric design with a primary focus on structural invulnerability. This new initiative to enhance personalization strengthens its competitive position by demonstrating that safety does not require sacrificing style or comfort.

To encourage adoption, Deltec is launching the new options with a limited-time promotion for customers who place deposits before June 30, 2026. The offer provides a choice between 50% off a garage package or receiving the Max Windows, High Ceilings, and Roof Over Deck upgrades for free, representing a potential savings of over $20,000 and making the dream of a personalized, resilient home more attainable than ever.