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@article{195817,
        author = {Neel Nikam and Tanmay Thorat and Pratik Matkar},
        title = {Design and Prototype Development of Low-Cost Flood-Resilient Floating Houses},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1971-1974},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195817},
        abstract = {With the increasing frequency of extreme rainfall and floods due to climate change, traditional housing in flood-prone areas faces significant risks. This paper presents a sustainable and economical solution: a house designed with a buoyant foundation that rises and falls with water levels. The study analyzes rainfall data from 1998 to 2019 for the Kolhapur region to highlight the growing flood risk, particularly focusing on the catastrophic events of 2005 and 2019. A prototype was developed using low-cost materials like Thermocol and cardboard, demonstrating stability and buoyancy during simulated flood conditions. The results indicate that amphibious architecture is a practical and scalable solution for protecting human lives and property in vulnerable regions.},
        keywords = {Amphibious architecture, buoyant foundation, flood mitigation, rainfall analysis, sustainable housing.},
        month = {April},
        }