Above is a picture of a bamboo house- a structure that is built to actually float in the event of a flood. Created by the Vietnamese design firm H&P Architects, these houses were created as a solution to the destruction of many homes as a result of severe flooding in Southeast Asia. The houses themselves are made of thatched bamboo and anchored to a base of reused oil drums using welded steel piles. Below is an example of how these bamboo houses are constructed:
As you can see, these houses are carefully constructed using as few and environmentally friendly components as possible, while also being incredibly efficient in deflecting rain/flood water. The house itself is very ventilated and open, and can be entirely closed off in the case of a natural disaster- protecting all its inhabitants. With the ability to hold up to 8 family members, this house boasts a reasonable price tag of under $2,000, and villagers can even build their own homes on site. Overall, this is definitely a viable solution to a problem that has plagued villagers for many years, and I'm curious to see if this design can become more than just an idea.
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