Towards A Sustainable Development on Amphibious Architecture Against Flood Disaster in Thailand

Name: Tanat Rhienpanish

keyword: Flooding

; Amphibious architecture

Abstract: The project study aims to address the issue of amphibious ways of living in view of the recent floods in Thailand. It seeks to establish the importance of the amphibious dwelling principle and to integrate this principle in contemporary architecture as a measure to alleviate the adverse effects of flooding In response to the recent flood disaster that totally wiped out almost all of provinces in the Central region as well as other parts. The notion of amphibious living has become a source of inspiration for the project study, in order to pursue a pragmatic architectural strategy that offers a long-term solution to the flood problems. Therefore, the approach is poised to develop the architectural solutions that cleverly and effectively tackle with the flood regardless of the issue on style and aesthetics. Essentially, the objective of this study is to develop an architectural prototype that applies the amphibious dwelling concept in combination with a sustainable approach that covers all building aspects such as material selection, service facility and construction cost. In the mean time, the prototype should set out a design guideline that might help to elaborate a comprehensive flood management programme in Thailand in the future. First of all, the study will present the overview of causes and effects of flood disaster in Thailand by specifically pointing out some of the root causes of flooding that has been occurring from time to time. These data not only serve to establish the effect and longterm impact of the flood disaster, but also provide valuable data and references to develop design criteria and guidelines for the design of a dwelling prototype. Secondly, the study will present a review of amphibious Thai architecture in a form of vernacular settlements along riverbank areas. Likewise, this historical evidence corroborates the principle of floating architecture as a main reference point for the development of sustainable flood-proof dwelling prototype. Thirdly, the study will examine a few types of amphibious architecture, in order to better understand the building context with a sustainable approach towards the selection of building materials, the choice of floating systems and the effectiveness of service maintenance. Based on these three areas of investigation, the project study would propose strategies and practical design guidelines for building applications that integrate today's sustainable approach towards the mitigation of flooding disaster. This proposal would crystallize in a building prototype of a double-storey amphibious home for a single family type. Furthermore, the study will draw on the theoretical aspects of flood analysis to forecast the adaptability of building prototype to even the worst case scenarios of flooding. Ideally, this result should support efforts to relieve the effects of global warming, and boost the supply of sustainable middle-income family housing in suburban or rural areas that are affected by annual flooding.

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. KMUTT Library

Address: BANGKOK

Email: info.lib@mail.kmutt.ac.th

Name: Micheal Paripol Tangtrongchit

Role: Advisor

Created: 2011

Modified: 2555-09-04

Issued: 2012-09-04

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CallNumber: ARC1073

eng

DegreeName: Master of Architecture

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Design and Planning

Grantor: King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

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