Flood-Resistant Bamboo Housing

Designed by Vietnamese H&P Architects, these bamboo houses are designed to be affordable for rural Vietnamese families, being made from locally sourced and recycled materials. The base of these bamboo houses is made from repurposed oil drums, allowing it to float during floods, with a steel backbone to protect the building’s structure and keep them from being washed away. 

The bamboo and thatching which make the building itself are locally abundant and renewable, with the style being inspired by traditional building techniques. For sustainability, especially during crises, the houses also incorporate a rainwater harvesting system and garden walls for fresh vegetables.

To survive the tropical storm winds and torrential rain which come with the floods, the canopies and decking areas can be folded up to enclose the entire house to protect those inside, plants and all.