Casa

Amphibia
Tortugas Eco-Amphibious
Low-Cost Housing
Beneficiaries

• The project will benefit the residents and

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

• Plastic flexible pipes for waste and

water pipe.
Foundation & Floatation