Authors : Sinthi Saha Nirupoma; Sadia Mahmud Ananna; Rumana Rashid; Arafat Hossain; Tanzela Monsoor; G. M. A. Balayet Hossain

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1171

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Abstract : The Blooming House is a flexible housing prototype designed to respond to flooding in Lagos, Nigeria. The city faces serious challenges like housing shortages, food insecurity, and displacement caused by seasonal floods. Many lowincome communities are at risk. This design offers a low-cost, resilient solution that protects both people and their livelihoods. We developed the Blooming House as part of an architectural competition. It combines living space, farming, and livestock shelter into one modular system. The structure adapts to changing water levels. In dry seasons, the ground level supports agriculture and animal care. During floods, the raised platform becomes the main living area. This dual-use strategy creates a dynamic and multifunctional home. The design builds on global examples of flood-resistant and floating buildings. But it adds something new by merging shelter with food and animal safety. We used local materials like bamboo, concrete, and corrugated tin to keep costs low and construction simple. Rainwater harvesting and polyethylene insulation improve climate performance. The Blooming House can be repeated in other flood-prone areas. It goes beyond basic housing. It helps people stay safe, grow food, and protect animals. This kind of design shows how architecture can support fairness and resilience, especially where infrastructure and support are limited.

Keywords : Flood-Resilient Housing; Livelihood Preservation; Climate-Adaptive Architecture; Informal Settlements; Modular Design; Lagos, Nigeria.

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