The Float House named “Gimbaliya” is constructed using low density material that float on water. The building is movable in vertical direction, with hinges at each corner to anchor it from moving sideways; this makes it resistant to flooding. Gimbaliya is unique and relevant to flood prone communities because of its ability to float in the occasion of flood, by moving upward and downward as the case may be, without destruction; and firmly pegged, to absorb shock of wave and water current.
Float House (Gimbaliya)
Engr. Aroh Chukwuemeka Uchenna, Mohammed Mamodu Maina PhD, Prof Abba Umar, Prof. Andrew Wirnkor Verla, Samuel Dennis Duwal