Torrential rain, how can buildings defend against floods?

In recent days, heavy rainfall has swept across the country, causing waterlogging in many cities and causing heavy losses of personnel and property.

Any contempt for the flood may be severely hit in the face, even if a minute ago it was calm and calm. In the face of extreme climate, human power is small.

Although buildings do not provide complete protection against flooding, a variety of protective measures can be taken to reduce loss of life.

In the face of possible flooding, the architect should construct the building above the flood line to minimize damage. The

construction of permanent barriers, flood walls or levees made of cement or stone bricks, seems to be the simplest and most effective measure.

The construction shall be made of flood resistant materials, i.e., materials that will not be seriously damaged by contact with flood water for more than 72 hours. Flood control materials must be durable and resistant to moisture, such as cement, glazed tile, closed-cell foam insulation, steel hardware, pressure-treated marine plywood, ceramic tile, waterproof glue, polyester epoxy paint, etc.

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service equipment above the flood level is to move it above the flood line. Include heating, air conditioning, plumbing, plumbing, and plumbing systems, and add flood protection, such as the use of waterproof tanks, barriers, coatings, or other means. Buildings

in harmony

with water in normal weather, in harmony with water, buildings can open their minds. The Netherlands,

bordering the North Sea, is known as the "lowland country", with 1/4 of its territory below sea level. The Dutch have rich experience in water control and flood control.

Dutch firm Powerhouse has designed the world's largest floating office tower. The port of Rijnhaven, located on the Maas River in Rotterdam, has become a typical case of large-scale sustainable construction in the city. The highlight of the

building is that if the water level rises due to climate change, it will continue to float instead of being submerged by the sea. The building is both fun and functional, and it has become a highlight of the newly developed port environment by providing waterfront public space and even a natural water system swimming pool.

To reduce carbon emissions from the building construction process, the building is made entirely of wood. The building has three floors and is accessed by a wooden trestle. On one side of the roof, 800 square meters of solar panels will make full use of natural energy, while on the other side, the roof greening will make full use of rainwater and regulate the temperature of the building. Developed in the

1990s, Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is a new breakthrough in building materials. As the main building material, CLT combines high strength and structural simplicity, which is an ideal choice for removable and recyclable buildings.