In this graduation thesis, we designed a single storey, single-family house adapted for construction in a
flood-prone area, where the floor of the house is elevated above ground level. We focused on a lowenergy building design that complies with the Regulation on the Efficient Use of Energy in Buildings
requirements and the Technical Guidelines TSG-1-004.
The first part of the thesis includes an analysis of the location and its hydrological characteristics, using
hydrological-hydraulic data to assess flood risk and determine the appropriate elevation of the building
floor above ground level. Based on American guidelines for construction in flood-prone areas, we
propose specific flood protection measures to safeguard the building and its occupants from the potential
harmful effects of flooding.
The subsequent part of the thesis presents the architectural design of the house, which incorporates
mitigation flood protection measures such as elevated construction and the use of flood-resistant
materials. In the design of the house, we focus on addressing the details of the thermal envelope due to
the suspended floor, as this is crucial for maintaining the building's energy efficiency. Proposed
solutions include additional thermal insulation of the floors and optimization of thermal bridges, which
reduces heat loss and enhances living comfort. Using the Therm software, we analysed the temperature
field of the designed construction details and addressed and rectified the thermal bridges.
The thesis aims to develop an effective plan that combines flood safety and energy efficiency. This
approach can be a good practice example for future projects in similar areas.
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