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Designers of floodproof buildings win an award |
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16 Feb 2015, 9:13 AM
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A Dutch company which designs floating homes and other buildings constructed to withstand sea level rise, flooding and even Tsunmai conditions, has been nominated for an award.
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Designing floating houses and other buildings that can withstand sea level rise and flooding as well as strong tsunami proof constructions, Dutch engineering & construction company FDN offers sustainable solutions for the problems of climate change and other disasters all over the world.
Being one of the most innovating companies in the Netherlands, the firm has already received several awards. Now it has been nominated for the European Business Award.
Sea level rise combined with flooding rivers due to global warming and deforestation cause problems in several Asian, South-American and European countries. The company's floating constructions protect people and workers in high risk areas, allowing durable, sustainable development of vulnerable natural areas at the same time.
For Asian coastlines, they have designed a tsunami resistant house. Thanks to hydrodynamic design and stable waterproof structure it can withstand the worst tsunami’s. Solar panels on the roof provide power independent of the grid and watertight windows keep the inhabitants safe during a tsunami wave attack and after.
For European countries FDN have designed several floating constructions including buildings in Amsterdam, a Yacht hotel and a semi floating apartment, where a special hydraulic system stabilises the position of the house during stormy weather and high tides, assuring a comfortable living environment without any ship-like behaviour of the house.
Floating constructions are also applicable for expanding cities such as Oslo or tourist resorts in Sri Lanka, where the company is designing a resort with prefab floating islands causing no damage to the environment.
For the Colombian government they designed an amphibious house, built on land but able to float during floods, while anchors keep it in position. Solar panels make if self sufficient, whereas easy transportation and assemblage keep the costs below 20.000 dollars.
The company have also provided sustainable floating breakwaters which are protecting the harbours of Monaco and the Greek island Messolonghi. They can be combined with wave energy converters.
The company have already won several awards. For the European Business Award 2014/2015 FDN received the Ruban d’Honneur for innovation, "recognising the company as one of the top 110 businesses in Europe,” commented Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards.
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