My chosen project for my FMP is to design a flood proof house. I have decided to make this my FMP because thousands of houses in the UK are vulnerable to floods, especially the ones near rivers. Millions of pounds are also invested to replace the loses of floods in the UK and I believe architects should have their part in designing houses that are more sustainable to such natural causes which are out of our control.
In London, the areas which are most at risk of floods is Hammersmith and Fulham. this is because they are located right of the river Thames which means houses in that are should be prepared to expect a flood at any time. Although there are river banks holding back the Thames from flooding London, there is still a chance that it is very possible therefore houses and other infrastructure should be designed with this possible outcome in mind.
My aim with this project is to design a house which is able to stay on soil and keep flood water out, in case river banks fail to hold back the river, This is more of a plan be concept in the flood process, because first thing to do is to keep draining clear and keep the river back so that it prevents flooding. On the other hand, if plan a fails, Architecture would be able to fight of the floods and protect its residents.
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