Japan invents flood-proof house that can float on water

This house not only prevents water from entering the house, it can also float on water.

According to Oddity Central (UK), when the world is suffering the catastrophic consequences of climate change, many families have lost their homes due to floods. Engineers and architects have tried to find solutions, but few works have proven effective. Recently, housing development company Ichijo Komuten announced that it has found a solution to prevent people's homes from being flooded as well as being swept away by floods. The company's new 'flood house' concept was put to the test and attracted a lot of public attention after appearing on a popular Japanese TV show.

The Japanese broadcaster TBS recorded the testing process of the flood-proof house. Although it looks like an ordinary house, by the time the water begins to rise around, the structure of the house begins to leave the ground and rise to the surface of the water. In addition, the house is fixed with many iron stakes driven directly into the ground to stay in place when the flood water recedes.

The flood-resistant house also has special systems that can seal openings when water rises, and the plumbing also has special valves that prevent water from entering the house. Therefore, the interior - like the air conditioner - is guaranteed to be safe.

According to the engineers at Ichijo Komuten, most houses are damaged when the water reaches the windows, but because their flood-resistant house can float up to 5 meters above the ground, it is difficult for water to overflow. windows and all other systems are sealed. The Japanese media reported that the cost to construct a flood-proof house is about 5,700 USD .