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Architectural design concept and guidelines for floating structures for

tackling sea level rise impacts on aquatic abodes GOA
Vivek Patva1, Malay Makwana2,

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture Planning and Design, Ganpat University Kherva.
2Student, Department of Architecture Planning and Design, Ganpat University Kherva.
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Abstract - Previous studies have shown that floating building floating highend Housing can be complex and can
structures have developed in recent decades, concluding that require a specific technology, design, and
this is the most sustainable solution against sea level rise
(SLR), favoring its use over other methods. land reclamation Engineering that is different from building on land. It also
methods in terms of sustainability, longevity and profitability, requires specific Regulations and legal framework, and can be
which research seems to ignore. This article guides architects expensive.
and urban planners when designing floating structures by
introducing a new approach to the floating community model 2. Research methodology
and architectural design guidelines for floating structures. to
To achieve the previously mentioned objectives, the
address the impacts of LRT on Goa. To illustrate such an
study conducts studies using state-of-the-art data on SLR,
approach, this article first conducts an analysis of Goa and its
architectural and urban mitigation solutions.
implementation of coastal management solutions, as their
characteristics provide the necessary knowledge to select  Identify problem
solutions to reduce Best lightweight for that area. Second, it
conducts exploratory analysis to investigate floating  Identify the site
structures as a more sustainable and long-term solution.
Third, apply the findings from the previous sections on site  Site study
analysis, mitigation solutions, and floating structures to define
 Literature study
a floating community concept model for Goa. These findings
support key arguments that traditional mitigation methods  Case studies
are not sustainable or long-term solutions. The analysis
demonstrates that Goa is the most vulnerable region to SLR.  Program formulation
Although floating structures have not proven to be the optimal
solution in all cases in terms of cost-effectiveness and/or site  Conclusion
suitability, after site analysis they present themselves as the
ideal solution for A Goa City. 3. Literature review
Key Words: Land subsidence Adaptation approaches, The Gautrain is a modern rapid rail network currently
Architectural design of floating structures, under construction in Gauteng, South Africa. The project
Sustainability, Goa includes a link between Pretoria, Johannesburg and OR
Tambo International Airport with a total length of
1.INTRODUCTION approximately 66 km. The structure described in this article
will cross the dolomite area with a 3.1 km viaduct (V5c)
floating high-end housing refers to the construction of homes south of Pretoria. This location is generally covered by
on floating Platforms, typically in coastal areas. These homes dolomite soils with occasional syenite intrusions. The area is
are designed to address the Issue of rising sea levels and known for its risk of sinkholes and dolines due to the
coastal flooding, by elevating the structures above The erodibility of local soils, cavernous soil and bedrock
waterline. They are also built to meet the demands of the high- conditions, and potentially variable conditions. of
end housing Market, with features such as large living spaces, groundwater (if not controlled). Sinkholes and sinkhole lines
high-end finishes, and amenities floating high-end housing can can affect rail services and cause catastrophic consequences
provide a sustainable and resilient solution for Coastal if left untreated. The bedrock shape is very undulating,
development, while also addressing land scarcity and sometimes with deep valleys or grooves between bedrock
overpopulation in Coastal areas. The floating platforms can peaks.
also move with the tide and waves, Reducing damage caused
by storms, and can provide new habitats for marine life, A. Ambika and K. Venkatraman in their paper it has a
Reducing the impact of waves on the shoreline. however, floating home with a dimension of 6.15m x 4.33m x 3m. The

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software Staad.pro v8i is used to evaluate structural purifies rainwater, as Well as treats Wastewater for reuse.
members in the floating bay. For the complete floating home, Overall, the oceanix city big ecosystem aims to create a
the manual design was developed. For the safety of the sustainable and resilient community that can adapt to the
structure, a stability study is also carried out. Design with challenges of climate change and rising sea levels.
lightweight building materials and a stable fit of the overall
structure. In most regions of the world, this next technology
will be adopted if the current surface is distant from sea
levels.

Emilin Sara Varkey, Fayiz Ameen M M, Sonam G Bose,

Syamlal V, Linda Lawrance in this magazine, they are
designing a temporary residential building using the Pontoon
principle. And they analyze the structure using ANSYS
software. They concluded that temporary housing could be
considered an effective alternative to traditional housing.

F. Ishaque, M. S. Ahamed, M. N. Haque, the researchers

have tried in this publication to construct a cheap dwelling
for individuals in inland locations such as Bangladesh. The
proposed floating house was constructed using local
resources that were proven to be sustainable and
economically viable. The floating house is developed for areas
devastated by the flood and gives a permanent address for
homeless and gypsy. Airtight plastic cylinder can be used
instead of drums to enhance life expectancy. Other floating
homes will be constructed as well as the main building for
poultry and animals.

4. Case Study:
FIGURE 1. KEY PRINCIPLES OF OCEANIX CITY
OCEANIX CITY , SOUTH KOREA

LOCATION : BUSAN ,SOUTH KOREA

CLIENT : OCEANIX

BUILT : 5,00,00 SQM

ARCHITECT : BIG ARCHITECTS

STATUS : IN DESIGN

As part of un-habitat’ new urban Agenda blue tech company

Oceanix and big proposed a Blueprin vision for the World’s
first resilient and Sustainabl floating Community fo 10,000
residents. Figure 10. View of oceanix city master plan The
city is designed to house Up to 10,000 residents and is Made
up of hexagonal floating Platforms that can be Arranged in
Fig 2. WATER ECO SYSTEM
different configurations To accommodate Different needs.
Each Platform is equipped with Renewable energy sources,
Such as solar and wind Power, and is connected to A central
hub that manages The distribution of resources. The big
ecosystem works By using a closed-loop system, Where
waste from one Aspect of the city is repurposed And reused
in another Aspect. For example, food Waste can be used to
create compost for urban farming, Which in turn provides
Fresh produce for the city’s Residents. The city also has An
advanced water management System that collects And

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7. Location:
Site will be located in the south western ocean Area
and it will be 10-15 min away from the shore So that it will
be easy for transportation and also for medical emergencies.
Site is located near Benaulim beach. Panji is the capital of goa
and benaulim beach is 35 km around 1 hour drive away from
panji. The main city is margao has around 1,46,000
population compared to panji which hasaround 55,000
population and margao is 10 km around 22 min away from
the benaulim beach from the benaulim beach airport is 60
min away, railway station is around 25 min away and the .
The benaulim beach is 6 km away from the national
highway so it is easily accessible. According to statistics and
study, the south side of goa will be a safer site than other
areas in the state and, according to certain data from past

Years, cyclone activities there were extremely few compared

to those in other cities, and the ocean is also relatively calm
Fig 3. Conceptual ideas for base structure in comparison to other areas of goa.

Fig -4: Location

5. Comparative analysis of material

Table-1: used materials on case study in different process Fig -5: map showing rising sea level effects in goa

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7. Concept & design developent 7.2 MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT

7.1 base plate development

For the base plate the shape will be more important so that
will be repeated for create large modular base community
for different function.

Most preferred shape for aquatics abodes Hexagons are the

closet shape to a circle than can still from a grid.

Fig-6: BASE PLATE DEVELOPMENT

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7.2 STUDIO APARTMENT CLUSTER LAYOUT minimum effort amphibious design can be fortified in India
using locally available materials i.e. bamboo etc. as used in
Bangladesh. These occupants may also be similar to ordinary
residents on land, as amenities often similar to those of land-
based structures may be provided, including heating, cool
and ventilated. River bank improvements can be created by
building these amphibious houses. The nature of these
structures has been preserved as well as the structure of the
land. The growing appeal of living in the next stage of
immersion in fear demonstrates that people believe that
increasing levels should not be feared but must be adapted
to the changing environment.

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As per theory whatever material choose for construction it

will have density lower than water and volume should be
bigger than mass. Construction material should be lighter
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wind loads and potential Water damage.

This article also demonstrates the stability and usefulness of

existing amphibious houses and their importance in India.
Based on various contextual analyzes and detailed
presentation of structural materials, the process of
developing amphibious designs. An economical and

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