Abstract:
In the past, the landscape in Thailand was agricultural plains and rice paddies, which was a floodway for water level that was as high as 1.00-1.20 meters. The height from the ground floor of Thai-style houses to the ground is 1.50-1.80 meter. So Thai-style houses was suitable for living during flood periods. During the flooding in 2011, the water level was as high as 34 meters which increasing in severity over the coming years. The objectives of the research are as follows: 1) To gather data and analyze the variables related to the stability of floating houses that are practical to use and integrate the technology to generate renewable energy, resulting in sustainable living. 2) To analyze, derive specifications for floating houses with good stability of floating, reasonable cost, safe energy for cooling load, good heat and humidity control, able to be constructed in a short period of time. 3) To construct a floating house, analysis and to draw conclusions of the research findings. 4) To evaluate the result of this research and conclusions. The results of the research are conclusions of the variables, criteria of design and construction for floating house (25.2 m²) which have 1.14 meters of gravity point (total height 3 meters). The house can be able to bear maximum 7 tons weight, with 295 kg / m². The price is approximately 459,705 baht, can able to be constructed in 7 days and it save about 14 times of electrical energy for air conditioner compare to regular house. The roof-integrated with 125 Watts of 6 solar panels to generate electricity power without using outside resources which will become a great start to consider for future living.