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The Effectiveness of Amphibious House in

Different Materials and

Levels of Floods

Researchers:

Garnica, Anna Margery

Veraque, Dona Jane

Cepe, Antonette Marie

Pepito, Jhuls Philip

Baluyot, Jhoevelle

CHAPTER I

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 INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the study

Floating architecture can be considered a developed discipline due to its long history
and the increasing number of contemporary projects. However, its continued progress over
the past two decades has been linked to the consequences of climate change and the
overcrowding of metropolitan areas (Bashar G., 2013). Technological advancement has also
created the possibility of designing sustainable floating structures using newer and cheaper
construction methods and lighter and more durable materials. A study to generate a
flood-resilient design solution that is capable of rising and falling with water. People have
lived on and next to the water for centuries; building communities on floating reeds,
elevating houses on piles, retrofitting boats to become residences, and designing
amphibious architecture have been used to adapt to water regions in a few countries.
Today, water dwellings can be built in numerous ways, in multiple sizes with a wide range
of foundation systems and materials. Water dwellings can be categorized by their
foundations and their relationship to the water (The Resilient Design Institute, 2015). Some
types have been used for centuries while others are relatively new, such as the amphibious
house. However, each type has proven resilience in the event of rising water levels.

Amphibious housing is a dwelling type that sits on land but is capable of floating.
During a sudden rise of water, a house will be lifted up. It is provided by pontoons or a
hollow basement to ensure that it remains dry when the water recedes.

Flooding is arguably the weather-related hazard that is most widespread around the
globe. Flash floods occur within small catchments, where the response time of the drainage

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basin is short. The effect of the water itself can be devastating on structures and the
objects within them.

This study is a response to ongoing atmospheric events, such as the gradual rise in
sea level and catastrophic events, that pose environmental challenges. Typhoon Vamco,
also known as Typhoon Ulysses, was a powerful and deadly Category 3-4 equivalent
typhoon that recently hit the Philippines. In the northern part of the country, extreme
flooding caused by failed coastal defenses had catastrophic effects on coastal residences,
their inhabitants, and the surrounding ecosystem. With the Amphibious design, the
researchers will experiment with various materials and test their effectiveness against
various levels of water.

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 B. Statement of the Problem
This study was aimed to determine the problem encompassing the effectiveness of the
Amphibious House towards different levels of flood. This includes the materials used and
the capacity to sustain during and after floods.

Specifically, aims to seek the following questions:

1. Which of the following materials is the most effective in mitigating floods?

2. What are the limitations of each material in terms of the water level?

3. How can the buoyancy foundation affect the amphibious house and its success rate
of withstanding higher levels of flood?

C. Research Objectives

This study aims to determine and answer the following:

a. To determine the effective way of mitigating the damaging effects of the massive
flooding.
b. To test the effectiveness of Amphibious house design whether it can adapt to
dry and wet conditions without causing any damage during and after the flood.
c. To develop a prototype design of the amphibious house system.
d. To analyze the suitable materials of an amphibious house design.

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D. Statement of Hypothesis
Na: The Effectiveness of Amphibious House has a significant relationship to the
Different Levels of Flood

No: The Effectiveness of Amphibious House has no significant relationship to the

Different Levels of Flood

D. Significance of the Study

The study will be undertaken to determine how well the amphibious house and
various materials will endure the rise and fall of the water level. The researchers will utilize
this study to evaluate the miniature amphibious dwelling as it is subjected to various types
of water levels and establish its performance. To test and attain its stability during and
after the flood.

Living in a Flood Prone Area. The results of the test may help the people living
along with flood-prone areas to lessen the worry when a sudden flood happens and it can
also reduce the cost of repairs in the aftermath of floods.

Future House Owners. The ideas being presented can be used that may help house
owners to decide on a good house design that is suitable for their location. While it can
rather be a new trend in making a house with some various designs and varieties to choose
from.

Future Researchers. The information gathered in the study can be helpful in future
researchers as their reference is based on conducting new research or in testing the validity

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of other related findings. This study will serve as the cross-reference that will give them
background or overview about the effectiveness of amphibious houses.

Residents. In a sudden rise of water, there are big possibilities of damage after the
event. This could lead to a hassle from repairing and cleaning the place. Amphibious types
of houses could lessen the casualties and damages that the residents can experience. Thus,
this house design is a response for preparedness in case an unexpected overflow of water
occurs.

E. Scope and Delimitation

The study focuses on one major subject: an attempt to introduce a
proven-to-be-helpful and effective house design as a response to one of the major disasters,
flooding.
As implied by the title, this study employs the concept of an amphibious house, also
known as a floating house, in this country to mitigate and avoid the harsh effects of
flooding. While the house itself is made of lightweight but durable materials. The
researchers will use floating materials for the house's frame and base to withstand and not
fall victim to the strong water current; this will also help elevate the house in a balanced
buoyancy.
This research looks at the materials used in the experiment. This test will assist
researchers in identifying the best and most suitable materials that can withstand various
levels of flooding.

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 F. Definition of Terms
For the purpose of clarification, the important terms used in the study have been
identified.
The following terms are:
Amphibious House. A building that rests on the ground on normal days. But when a
sudden event of flood happens, the entire building rises in its dock, where it floats, buoyed
by the floodwater
Architecture. The art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the
skills associated with construction
Buoyancy. The upward force of all hydrostatic pressure on the hull. A tendency of the
house to float or rise when flooding occurs.
Dwelling. Place or a self-contained unit of accommodation used by one or more
households as a home
Feasibility. Availability and convenience of the materials in the country that are needed in
the experiment.
Flooding. An event of overflowing water onto the land caused by heavy rainfalls.
Miniature House. A small size of house or replica that researchers will be using in the
experiment as part of the study.
Mitigation. A response that refers to reducing the damage and creating preparedness
plans of design even before the flooding occurs.
Resilient. The adaptable design of structures is learned from the environment and can
sustain stability, even in the face of a disaster.
Pontoons. A flat-bottomed boat or hollow metal cylinder is used to support the base of the
building to avoid overflows of water.

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 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

A. Related Literature

The amphibious housing concept is versatile as a sustainable and versatile solution

for flood protection. Optimal morphology must be achieved based on current materials and
methods for achieving amphibious homes. Climate change, urbanization, and land
subsidence increase the vulnerability of urban areas to flooding and droughts. Despite the
availability of reliable and cost-effective technologies, the actual implementation remains
limited to small-scale demonstration projects (De Graaf, 2013). The concept of the house is
based on buoyancy. Buoyancy is the force that causes an object to float in water or other
liquids. It releases a liquid while the object is completely or partially submerged, causing
the object to float on the water.

Amphibious House is a solution that obeys the laws of Physics and Fluid Dynamics
to tackle extreme flooding at a low cost to avoid the losses due to floods. It also focuses on
keeping the amenities and functionalities of the house while you are afloat and does not
require an individual to migrate from the location of a flood-prone area. The first
successful attempt to build the amphibious house was made by Baca Architects on the
River Thames.

The concept of the new design for the amphibious house was developed including the
slab, concrete pontoons, and pit system. The slab was designed based on normal loading by

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dry season and contrast of water loading and weights during floating time in the wet season
(Mohamad et.al, 2012).

A buoyant foundation is a particular type of amphibious foundation, specifically

designed to be retrofitted to an existing house that is already slightly elevated off the
ground and supported on short piers. It allows a house to remain close to the ground and
retain its original appearance under normal circumstances, but to rise with the water and
float on its surface when flooding occurs, then settle back into its original position as the
water recedes (Natasha et.al, 2016). New trends of living indicate people prefer to live in a
peaceful and comfortable house while enjoying a safe and amp; natural atmosphere and
keeping a strong sense of community (Changho Moon, 2015).

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 B. Related Studies
Local Study
Nopia and Sedano (2021) in their study entitled “Amphibious House: A Design
Structure In Flood Prone Areas” stated the Philippines is located near the Pacific
Ocean, where a lot of rainfalls and typhoons form, making the country more
vulnerable to natural disasters that cause flash floods and extensive damage to
houses, infrastructure, and businesses. Bicol Region is surrounded by bodies of
water and experiences rain throughout the year, as well as storms. Their Amphibious
house is limited to a one-story residential house that can accommodate a five-person
family. The structure has the ability to float up to two meters. The structure is
primarily intended for flood protection; additionally, the strength and durability. The
structure's stability is not intended for typhoons or earthquake design. The
researchers used lightweight materials suitable for constructing the low-cost
Amphibious House such as Styrofoam for the floatation device, Yakal for the braces,
Marine Plywood for the platform, Teak Wood for the column, Marine Plywood, and
Galvanized Iron Sheet for the walls and roof.

Ham and Van Schaik (2020) in their study entitled “Recommendations for
Improvement of the Building Design by Evaluating the Indoor Environmental Quality
of the Pilot Floating House Project in Macabebe, the Philippines” stated that the pilot
project is the result of researches to find a solution for the housing backlog, poor
living conditions, and the seasonal natural disasters in the low-lying areas in the
Philippines. The following design enhancement recommendations are made for the
housing type based on their final design: "openings for ventilation at sleeping height

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 in the attic floor" "openings at the top of the roof to enhance stack effect" "collapsible
doors with louvered shutters to provide users with more options in controlling air
velocity and privacy".

(Culpa, 2019) in her study entitled “Design Development of Resilience House for
Flood Prone Area in the Philippines” stated that the Amphibious design outcomes
were presented through architectural plans, structure loads, selected building
materials, and design floating systems that are easily adaptable to changing needs,
holistic in acknowledging adjacencies and local effect, as climate change takes its toll
on Philippines sea levels and weather patterns as a result of heavy rainfall, with the
likely event that, at some point, these houses will have an impact on the country in
preparation for the next few Decembers. Consider water as an asset, not a liability,
and design architecture to accommodate the effects of climate change.

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 Foreign Study
English and Klink (2016) in their study entitled "Thriving with water: developments in
amphibious architecture in North America" stated that Amphibious construction can
accommodate increasing sea levels and land subsidence because the height to which
an amphibious building rises is not always set but adjusts to the varying depth of
floodwater. When compared to alternative flood mitigation strategies, amphibious
retrofitting can save money, and it has performed well in loss prevention studies for
both flood and wind damage.

Mohammad Ali Nekooie (2013) in their study titled "Stability and reliability of
amphibious houses for floodplain areas in Malaysia" stated that Flooding is one of
Malaysia's most regular natural disasters, and the problem is getting worse as the
world warms. In terms of its disaster and mitigation strategy, the tragedy cost the
government a significant amount of money and effort to handle. It also harms
floodplain land values. As a result, more effective flood mitigation strategies must be
implemented in Malaysia. This technique allowed residents to live with floods rather
than fight them. They proposed the amphibious house system is made up of a pit
system with horizontal support, a specifically formulated lightweight concrete
material, and a specially built precast pontoon system that floats the single-story
house during floods.

VV Peshkov (2020) in their study entitled "Organization of work on the development of

measures to ensure the survivability of buildings exposed to flooding " stated that in
the impacted districts of the Irkutsk region, a number of difficulties related to the

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 design, construction, and restoration of residential buildings have been identified. To
address these issues, theoretical generalizations of domestic and international
experiences, as well as the development of principles, methodologies, and models for
urban development placement in conjunction with technology solutions, are required.
In the implementation of investment and building projects, emergency response
measures should have the features of mobility, urbanization, and effective use of the
environment and resources.

Federica Rosso et.al (2020) in their study entitled "Adapting towards resilience:
analysis of the construction features and dynamic energy performance of amphibious
and floating houses" stated that in the current environment when metropolitan areas
are subjected to extreme climate events, city and building resilience becomes critical.
As a result, not only defensive, traditional efforts, but also alternative resilience
solutions must be employed. Due to its unique structure and technical qualities,
amphibious and floating houses, which have yet to be invested in literature, allow the
building to react to the presence of water. The researchers use yearly dynamic energy
simulations to look at the typologies of such structures via the construction and
thermal-energy performance lenses.

Henny Pratiwi Adi et.al (2020) in their study titled "Social Acceptance for Floating
Houses as Alternative Residential in Coastal Area" stated that building on the water
is still illegal in Indonesia, hence the law should most likely be changed. Aside from
that, the landowner is still hesitant to build legal houses on his property. These
elements, including relative advantages, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and

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 observability, should be strengthened to promote social acceptance of floating
dwellings.

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 CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Experimental research design is used in this project study hence the

proponents are dealing with environmental concerns and are trying to solve them using
innovative solutions in the form of prototyping or making miniature houses and later on
applied in real-life situations. A prototyping model is a systems development method in
which a prototype is built, tested, and reworked as necessary until an acceptable outcome
is achieved from which the complete system or product can be developed. In doing so this
type of research design the researchers attempt to determine or predict what may occur.

Subjects of the Study

In this experimental study, three (3) sets of materials were used to assess the
effectiveness of amphibious houses against water levels. The experiment will focus on the
materials. The researchers would test three (3) sets of lightweight houses made of different
materials in three (3) different levels of water determined by the researchers.

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 Sampling Technique

The effectiveness of materials will be determined using the Buoyancy and

Archimedes’ Principle.The basic equation for Archimedes force is as follows:

𝐹𝑏 = 𝐷𝑔𝑉

Where:

𝐹𝑏 = 𝐵𝑢𝑜𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒

𝐷 = 𝐹𝑙𝑢𝑖𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦

2
𝑔 = 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑜𝑓 (9. 8 𝑚/𝑠 )

𝑉 = 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡

For each trial, the buoyant force formula will be used to calculate the density of
water (D), volume of submerged object (V), and constant value of gravity. The data
gathered will be used as a point of reference to determine its effectiveness in various
materials and water levels.

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 Research Instrument to be Used

As a data collection instrument for this study, the researchers will need to
gather the data of the following tables below (table 1 & 2). These instruments are
used to fill in the values needed for the researchers to observe the succeeding and
failing materials in every trial. Researchers created an observation form to evaluate
the results after the experiment.

The Observation Form is a table, in which the researchers can observe and
check if the materials used in the Amphibious miniature design were effective or not
in withstanding three trials.

The tables are the following:

Table 1
MATERIALS Mass Area
Bamboo

Plastic Bottles

Galvanized aluminum
pipe

Table 2
No. Level Height
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

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 Table 3
Materials Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Bamboo
Plastic Bottles
Aluminum
Galvanized Pipe

Procedure of Data Gathering

The researchers can determine the effectiveness and floating potential of the
house after testing, experimenting, and making all necessary modifications to the
Amphibious Miniature House with different materials and levels of water (flood).
Following the observation, the researchers entered the data into the Observation
Form. The descriptive analysis will be conducted using the data collected via the
Observation Form.

Statistical Treatment

The descriptive analysis statistical treatment will be used by the researchers

in the study. It describes the results of the experiment carried out by the researchers.
The experiment's outcome and data were thoroughly analyzed by the researchers.
The researchers will use this treatment to determine which of the three (3) sets of
materials can withstand the rising and falling of the water. Using table 3, the

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 researchers will be able to narrow down the gathered data into simpler form in order
to further analyze and get the percentage of its effectiveness.

Percentage Formula: 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠

3
×100

Table 4
Materials Percentage %
Bamboo
Plastic Bottles
Galvanized aluminum pipe

Collection of Materials

Materials:

1. Illustration board
2. Cardboard
3. Plastic Bottles
4. Logs
5. Straw
6. Pressurized rubber
7. Galvanized aluminum pipe
8. Stones
9. Transparent plastic container
10. Tap water
11. Shoes Glue (alternative)

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 Tools:

1. Ruler
2. Saw
3. Glue Gun
4. Glue sticks
5. Tape Measure

The researchers will gather all materials from Noval, Publik Marketing Bogo
City, Dela vina Street, San Vicente Street, Bogo City and Gaisano, P. Rodriguez.

Preparation of Treatment

The treatments were prepared in this study of the different types of materials
for each three (3) lightweight houses for floating: bamboo and logs, pressured rubber
and logs, and galvanized aluminum pipe. The researchers will use transparent plastic
containers with sand to analyze the three (3) different levels of the flood and its
effectiveness. The ruler will identify the measurement of water as an artificial flood in
three (3) different tests. Instead of steel, the researchers will be using straw as a
representation. Straw is the sliding mechanism to let the house to be lifted when the
water rises and falls when the level of the water is low.

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 Chapter IV

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

This chapter contains the data gathered from the experiment to provide the
data needed. Three miniature amphibious houses for the three materials to provide
the effectiveness of the different types of materials against the three levels of floods.
Researchers obtained the best material/s that will be able to withstand the different
water levels. The formula Fb = DgV is being used to find the buoyancy force of the
different materials.

Table 1
Materials Mass Area
Bamboo 0.35kg 5m
Plastic Bottles 0.2kg 5m
Galvanized Pipe 0.275kg 5m

This table shows the collected data of the materials used in the miniature
Amphibious Houses. The masses of the three materials, which are the Bamboo,
Plastic Bottles, and Galvanized Pipe were collected by weighing them on a weighing
scale. The area of the three materials was collected through calculation by using the
formula; A= LW. The three materials have the same constant value which is; Length=
25 cm Width=20 cm.

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 Table 2
No. Level Height
Level 1 0.07m
Level 2 0.12m
Level 3 0.19m

This table shows the measurement in Height in meters of the different levels of
the flood. It determines the different levels of the flood throughout the experiment.

Table 3.1
Materials Volume of Submerged Object
Bamboo 8. 5𝑥 10 𝑚
−4 −3
3𝑥10 𝑚

Plastic Bottles −3
6. 5𝑥10 𝑚
−4
2𝑥10 𝑚
−4
4𝑥 10 𝑚

Aluminum 3m −3
2𝑥10 𝑚
Galvanized Pipe

This table shows the Volume of Submerged Object of the materials. The data
was collected through calculating the volume of the submerged houses. The
researchers have calculated the volume by using the formula; V= L X W X H. In
which, Length= 25 cm, Width= 20 cm, and Height= 21.5 cm. The volume of Bamboo
and the Galvanized Pipe were not able to collect in Level 3 of water (flood) by the

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 researchers as the materials had already sunk. The researchers needed to calculate
the volume of the submerged object as it is a factor that determines buoyancy force.

Table 3.2
Materials Fluid Density
Bamboo 0. 046𝑚
3 3
27. 554𝑚 17. 5𝑚
3

Plastic Bottles 0. 026𝑚

3 3
15. 748𝑚 10𝑚
3

Aluminum 0. 036𝑚
3 3
21. 653𝑚 13. 75𝑚
3

Galvanized Pipe

This table shows the Fluid Density of the materials. The Fluid Density of the
materials was calculated through the calculation of ρ = 𝑚𝑉 . The mass of the material
is divided by the Volume. Which gives the Fluid Density of the three materials.

Table 3.3
Materials Buoyancy Force
Bamboo 3. 88318𝑥10 𝑁
−4 0.8100876N Fail
Plastic Bottles 1. 65562𝑥10 𝑁
−3 −5
5. 096𝑥10 𝑁 0.0392N
Aluminum −4
3. 548𝑥10 𝑁
−4
7. 056𝑥10 𝑁 Fail
Galvanized Pipe

Table 3.4

Materials Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Bamboo Success Fail Fail

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 Plastic Bottles Success Success Success
Aluminum Success Success Fail
Galvanized Pipe

This table shows the final data that was collected from the overall process of
the experiments of the miniature Amphibious Houses. The researchers have created
an Observation Form to use whether each of the houses was successful or not. The
data collected in this form was interpreted as; the three materials, which are the
Bamboo, Plastic Bottles, and the Aluminum Galvanized Pipe, which were used as
base of the house, were able to float and withstand Level 1 and Level 2 of water
(flood). The Plastic Bottles were the only material that was a success in Level 3.
Wherein, the rest of the materials in the last level of water were not able to float and
withstand, and were rated as Fail.

Successory Rate:

Table 4
Materials Percentage %
Bamboo 33.33 %
Plastic Bottles 100 %
Galvanized aluminum pipe 66.66 %

This table shows the success rate of the different types of materials towards the
levels of floods. This shows that the Plastic Bottle has the highest percentage of 100%
towards the three levels of the flood while the Bamboo has the least percentage of
33.33%.

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 Chapter V

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary
This is an experimental study based on the capabilities of amphibious miniature houses
against the levels of floods. Three amphibious houses were used with their materials,
bamboo, plastic bottles, and galvanized pipe. The purpose of this study was to test and
determine their performance and limits to the levels of floodwaters.

Findings
The following are the discussion of findings from the data collected:

Problem no.1: Which of the materials is the most effective in mitigating floods?

The most effective material in mitigating the floods is the plastic bottle. It is hollow
enough to withstand water levels and provide good buoyancy among all the materials.

Problem no.2: What are the limitations of each material in terms of the water level?

During the experiment, the researchers observed that each material has its limitation
into the levels of flood. First, the bamboo material floats at the first level but it fails on the
second and the third level of water due to the extensive weight. The galvanized aluminum
pipe performs a solid performance onto the first and second level, but fails on the last level
for the reason that the covering piece to preserve the hollowness of the materials fails
making the water accommodate some space on the pipe. Lastly, plastic bottles float in all

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levels. It did not show limitations upon rising from the lower to higher level of water that
the researchers provide.

Problem no.3: How can the buoyancy foundation affect the amphibious house and its
success rate of withstanding higher levels of flood?

The buoyancy force acts as the upward force on the materials in order to float. The
use of stabilizers in every edge prevents the house from tilting and remains stable in its
place. Houses that have been retrofitted with buoyant foundations can easily accommodate
varying levels of water and provide protection even during severe floods. For bamboo, a
success rate of 33.33% is visible after the three trials. A 100% success rate for the plastic
bottle and 66.66% success rate for the galvanized aluminum pipe.

Conclusion

The amphibious house can truly adapt to dry and wet conditions without taking any
damage from the floods. It permits a house to float in elevation as necessary once flooding
takes place because it has a structural frame that attaches to the house, and supports the
flotation foundations. The most effective material is the plastic bottle based on its
succeeding performance in floating at all levels.

Recommendation
After thorough assessment, and considering the foregoing findings and the
conclusions of the study the following recommendations are suggestions that the future
researchers must improve in the research:

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 ● The researchers recommend finding a better alternative material for making
miniature houses.
● The researchers recommend that they make a better and huge container and
equipment in doing an experiment of the levels of flood.

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 Researcher’s Profile

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Antonette Marie Vinculado Cepe

Birthdate: June 13, 2003

Birthplace: Bogo City, Cebu

Age: 18

Status: Single

Nationality: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Address: La Purisima Conception, Bogo City, Cebu

EDUCATION

Elementary School: Araneta Learning Center for Child Development Incorporated

Junior High School: Araneta Learning Center for Child Development Incorporated

Senior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Veraque, Dona Jane

Birthdate: June 5, 2003

Birthplace: Cagayan De Oro City

Age: 18

Status: Single

Nationality: Filipino

Religion: Catholic

Address: Taytayan, Bogo City, Cebu

EDUCATION

Elementary School: Mandaue City Central School

Junior High School: Academia De San Jose- Mandaue

Senior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Anna Margery Cantiga Garnica

Birthdate: March 2. 2004

Birthplace: Legazpi City, Bicol

Age: 18

Status: Single

Nationality: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Address: La Purisima Conception, Bogo City, Cebu

EDUCATION

Elementary School: Bodega Elementary School

Junior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

Senior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Jhuls Philip Tolibas Pepito

Birthdate: December 4, 2003

Birthplace: Tacup, San Remigio, Cebu

Age: 18

Status: Single

Nationality: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Address: Tacup San Remigio Cebu

EDUCATION

Elementary School: Tacup San Remigio Elementary School

Junior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

Senior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Jhoevelle Comendador Baluyot

Birthdate: December 28,2003

Birthplace: Danao City

Age:18

Status: Single

Nationality: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholic

Address: Don G. Antigua Borbon, Cebu

EDUCATION

Elementary school: Don G. Antigua elementary school

Junior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

Senior High School: St. Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

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