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07- What Is Stilted Housing and How Is It Used in This Project
A stilted house is a type of construction elevated on posts or stakes (known as stilts) installed over bodies of water or moist, unstable, or flood-prone land.
This traditional design has been used for centuries in many parts of the world, especially in coastal, lacustrine, or riverine areas.
Key Features:
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Elevation above ground or water: Prevents direct contact with flood-prone or unstable soils.
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Adaptation to the natural environment: Common in tropical and jungle regions where water forms part of the everyday ecosystem.
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Natural ventilation: Elevated structures allow better air circulation, helping maintain comfortable temperatures in warm climates.
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Local materials: Typically built with wood, bamboo, or materials sourced from the local environment.
Relevance for Sustainable Projects:
A stilted house can be an effective solution for urban developments seeking respectful integration with harmony environments or conservation areas, such as those near wetlands in Reedy Creek Harmony Life.
Its design can inspire resilient architectural models that respect natural hydrology and maintain a low environmental footprint.
Architectural Innovation: Adapting the Stilt Concept for High-Density Towers
Inspired by traditional stilted architecture typically used in wet or flood-prone areas, the Harmony Life project proposes a modern, functional reinterpretation of this concept for high-rise buildings, including towers up to 30 stories.
Application of Stilted Design in Harmony Life:
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Elevated platforms:
The towers will be constructed on raised structures that maintain the natural flow of water and preserve soil biodiversity without disrupting the ecosystem.
The platforms are designed to allow air circulation and surface water passage during heavy rains. -
Green spaces beneath the proposed towers:
Instead of closed foundations, the space beneath the buildings will host rain gardens, restored wetlands, pedestrian pathways, and shaded public areas, creating an ecological transition between building and land. -
Eco-integrated structural columns:
The columns elevating the buildings will incorporate climbing vegetation and environmental monitoring technologies, contributing to thermal regulation and carbon capture. -
Climate resilience:
This model adapts better to extreme climate events such as flooding and complies with construction regulations in environmentally sensitive areas. -
Iconic project image:
The resulting aesthetic will offer a modern, elegant image aligned with the project’s sustainability principles, creating a landmark with a strong identity.
This reinterpretation of the stilted model transforms an ancestral principle into an innovative and resilient 21st-century architectural solution, reinforcing Harmony Life’s commitment to the natural environment and ecological efficiency.
