A Japanese housing development company has invented a unique flood-resistant house that not only prevents water from entering but can also float on water.
This house not only prevents water from entering but can also float on water. (Photo: O.C)
According to Oddity Central, as the world faces the devastating consequences of climate change, many families have lost their homes due to flooding. Engineers and architects have been striving to find solutions, but few projects have proven effective. Recently, the housing development company Ichijo Komuten announced that they have found a solution to prevent homes from flooding or being swept away by rising waters. The company’s innovative concept of a “flood-resistant house” has been put to the test and garnered significant public attention after appearing on a popular television program in Japan.
Japan’s TBS television network documented the testing process of the flood-resistant house. While it appears to be an ordinary home, when water begins to rise around it, the structure starts to lift off the ground and float on the surface. Additionally, the house is anchored with several iron piles driven directly into the ground to maintain its position when the floodwaters recede.
Video showing the operation mechanism of the flood-resistant house (Source: O.C)
The flood-resistant house also features special systems that can seal gaps when water levels rise, and its plumbing system includes special valves that prevent water from flooding into the house. As a result, the interior—such as air conditioning units—remains safe.
According to engineers at Ichijo Komuten, most houses suffer damage when water reaches the windows, but since their flood-resistant house can float up to 5 meters above ground, it is difficult for water to overflow through the windows, and all systems are sealed. Japanese media reports that the cost to build one of these flood-resistant houses is approximately $5,700.
