The Earthquake House hits the market for the first time for $2.8 million

For $2.87 million, you could ensure your safety in this iconic earthquake resistant house.

The Earthquake House was built by David Ming-Li Lowe, and was recognized in 1994 by the American Institute of Architects as one of the country's most important projects. 

Along with steel as the major structural framework, the home is the first in America built on viscous-damper base isolators to protect it from earthquakes. 

The avant-garde visionary retained this house until his death in 2013.

The house was built in 1990 by David Ming-Li Lowe and this is the first time that it has been on the market

It is almost 4,000 square feet, and has three bedrooms and four bathrooms

Steel is its main material and the house has a system to reduce outside noise

Since then, his family has taken care of the house and this is the first time that it has been on the market. 

Built in 1990, The Earthquake House is designed to ensure your safety in a high-seismic zone such as California, where an earthquake of at least 7.0 magnitude is expected in the future.

The Earthquake House's architect David Ming-Li Lowe passed away in 2013

Materials like galvanized sheet-metal refrigeration panels and beautiful translucent Kalwall sheeting have been used to ensure the full proof safety of the home, and the house has received many accolades for its design.    

'The three-story home is a light-filled, private, artistic and creative space, just waiting for a new owner's personal touches,' the listing reads. 

'The floor plan is easy to adapt to multiple uses, as creative space, as an office for an architect, tech startup, or production studio, etc. 

'The private yard includes a wooden deck and a teahouse, and the home is set back from the street.

'The two-car garage has high ceilings and an industrial roll up door. There is a basement, other storage, and solar panels.' 

The house is located in the Sawtelle neighborhood and features three bedrooms, and four bathrooms sitting on a 3,913-square-foot property. 

Designer David was born in Shanghai and attended Reed University, thanks to his older brother's encouragement to enroll.

He studied vigorously at various institutions which included, Reed, MIT, California State Polytechnic, and USC, where he majored in architecture and environmental design, and graduated in 1957 with honors. 

The three-story home in California has received many accolades for its design

The avant-garde visionary retained this house until his death in 2013. Since then, his family has taken care of the house, and this is the first time that it's been on the market

The listing states: 'The floor plan is easy to adapt to multiple uses, as creative space, as an office for an architect, tech startup, or production studio, etc'

Along with steel as the major structural framework, the home is the first in America built on viscous-damper base isolators to protect it from earthquakes

The private yard includes a wooden deck and a teahouse, and the home is set back from the street

The listing continues: 'The two-car garage has high ceilings and an industrial roll up door. There is a basement, other storage, and solar panels'

'The three-story home is a light-filled, private, artistic and creative space, just waiting for a new owner's personal touches,' the listing reads

David introduced and used Germany's GERB vibration control system, which provides added protection from earthquakes, and reduces outside noise and strong vibrations

David taught architecture at California State Polytechnic and Los Angeles City College. As an architect, David went on to create his own practice, and became know for producing large-scale industrial projects with the use of durable steel.

His main focus was creating buildings that were earthquake resistant to help keep California's residents safe.

He also introduced and used Germany's GERB vibration control system, which provides added protection against not only earthquakes, but it also reduces outside noise and strong vibrations. 

Since his passing in 2013, several of his inspired students posted online under Williston North Hampton School's In Memoriam.

'I am indebted to his memory and wonderful enlightenment as I still live today,' one student wrote.

Another added: 'David was one of my major mentors… a man of amazing inspiration and depth.'

The Earthquake House has been listed by Crosby Doe Associates.