The document describes an eco-amphibious housing project in Tortugas, Philippines that will provide affordable housing. The project aims to design homes that can still be inhabited during high tides and flooding by using floating foundations. It will benefit local residents and include single detached homes, community buildings, and recreational facilities. The conceptual design takes inspiration from water lilies and focuses on sustainability, affordability, and allowing the homes to adapt to the local climate and environment.
The document describes an eco-amphibious housing project in Tortugas, Philippines that will provide affordable housing. The project aims to design homes that can still be inhabited during high tides and flooding by using floating foundations. It will benefit local residents and include single detached homes, community buildings, and recreational facilities. The conceptual design takes inspiration from water lilies and focuses on sustainability, affordability, and allowing the homes to adapt to the local climate and environment.
The document describes an eco-amphibious housing project in Tortugas, Philippines that will provide affordable housing. The project aims to design homes that can still be inhabited during high tides and flooding by using floating foundations. It will benefit local residents and include single detached homes, community buildings, and recreational facilities. The conceptual design takes inspiration from water lilies and focuses on sustainability, affordability, and allowing the homes to adapt to the local climate and environment.
household of Pto. Rivas Ibaba. Design requirements
• Single Detached Houses Type one (1 bedroom)
• Single Detached Houses Type two (2 bedroom) • Guard House • Admin Building • Ecumenical Chapel • Multi-purpose Hall • Recreation Facilities DESIGN CONCEPT
“Working with Nature,
Living with Water” CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT Water Lily Pads DESIGN PHILOSOPHY “Study nature. Love nature. Stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” -Frank Lloyd Wright DESIGN OBJECTIVES 1. To design and introduce an Eco-Amphibious Housing community in the coastal areas of Balanga that would still be habitable and safe to the residents in times of tidal disambiguation and floating.
2. To provide an economic and affordable house
design to specified eligible households in Tortugas whose needs are not met by the budget but not sacrificing it's safety and security. 3. To create a design that is sustainable and adaptive to climate and will not create conflict between the environment and the community.
4. To be able to use appropriate materials in
order for the project to be successful. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS • Aesthetics • Natural Light and Ventilation • Anthropometrics • Circulation • Utility • Safety and Security • Economy • Orientation • Sustainability • Adaptability Site Site Development Plan One Bedroom Single Detached House Two Bedroom Single Detached House Sustainability Materials Main materials Standing seam metal roof, depending on its gauge, can weigh anywhere from .7 to 1.3 pounds per square foot.
2x6 studs @ 16" o.c., 5/8" 12lbs/sq. Ft.
gypsum, insulation, 3/8" siding (1) Windows: glass, frame and 8lbs/sq. Ft. sash (1) 1" reinforced regular weight 8lbs/ sq. ft. concrete 12.5 1" plain lightweight concrete (1) Hardwood flooring, 7/7-in 4lbs/ sq. ft. (1) 15/32” or 1/2" Plywood – 1.4 - 1.7lbs/ sq. ft OSB (3) Composting toilet Utilities