Principles Of the Sustainable Organization of The Architecture and Planning of The Flooded Areas

The article addresses the critical issue of housing in flood-prone areas, which is becoming increasingly important due to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The paper argues that traditional approaches to urban planning are insufficient to ensure the safety and resilience of infrastructure in these vulnerable regions, and that integrated strategies are needed that combine environmental sustainability, social cohesion and economic benefits, emphasizing the need to use innovative technologies and materials to reduce flood risks. The article presents a structured approach to addressing this issue, outlining key principles, methods, and tools for creating sustainable living environments in flood-prone areas. The literature review emphasizes the importance of integrated water management, sustainable agricultural practices, and early warning systems for flood preparedness, and refers to several studies that provide insights into flood mitigation and adaptation in the built environment. The aim is to synthesize existing knowledge and practical design approaches to create a holistic system of sustainable housing development in flood-prone areas. The article presents the principles of organizing the living environment in flood zones, with an emphasis on adaptation to the aquatic environment, biophilic design, and sustainable drainage systems. These principles are translated into practical methods, including integration with urban systems, flexible use of space, and technological innovations. In addition, the study identifies existing and innovative water level control measures such as levees, floodwalls, multi-level levee systems, floodgates, and water diversion channels. The discussion extends to sustainable design requirements, including impervious topography, buffer zones, rain gardens, and porous pavements. The article provides an overview of sustainable design principles and methods for residential construction in flood-prone areas. A structured approach combining a review of the existing literature with a practical framework for implementation is identified. A call is made for future research that could benefit from empirical studies that evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in real-world settings and address the socioeconomic challenges associated with implementing such measures in different communities.

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Current problems of architecture and urban planning
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2025-03-28
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https://doi.org/10.32347/2077-3455.2025.71.510-524
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Water Resources and Management
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Principles Of the Sustainable Organization of The Architecture and Planning of The Flooded Areas

Olena Zinovieva
Current problems of architecture and urban planning
Water Resources and Management
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Principles Of the Sustainable Organization of The Architecture and Planning of The Flooded Areas

Olena Zinovieva
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Abstract

The article addresses the critical issue of housing in flood-prone areas, which is becoming increasingly important due to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The paper argues that traditional approaches to urban planning are insufficient to ensure the safety and resilience of infrastructure in these vulnerable regions, and that integrated strategies are needed that combine environmental sustainability, social cohesion and economic benefits, emphasizing the need to use innovative technologies and materials to reduce flood risks. The article presents a structured approach to addressing this issue, outlining key principles, methods, and tools for creating sustainable living environments in flood-prone areas. The literature review emphasizes the importance of integrated water management, sustainable agricultural practices, and early warning systems for flood preparedness, and refers to several studies that provide insights into flood mitigation and adaptation in the built environment. The aim is to synthesize existing knowledge and practical design approaches to create a holistic system of sustainable housing development in flood-prone areas. The article presents the principles of organizing the living environment in flood zones, with an emphasis on adaptation to the aquatic environment, biophilic design, and sustainable drainage systems. These principles are translated into practical methods, including integration with urban systems, flexible use of space, and technological innovations. In addition, the study identifies existing and innovative water level control measures such as levees, floodwalls, multi-level levee systems, floodgates, and water diversion channels. The discussion extends to sustainable design requirements, including impervious topography, buffer zones, rain gardens, and porous pavements. The article provides an overview of sustainable design principles and methods for residential construction in flood-prone areas. A structured approach combining a review of the existing literature with a practical framework for implementation is identified. A call is made for future research that could benefit from empirical studies that evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in real-world settings and address the socioeconomic challenges associated with implementing such measures in different communities.

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