There are codes that enforce precautionary measures for buildings in flood zones, but it’s up to the building manager to go beyond the minimum requirements for residents or the longevity of the ...

The National Research Council (NRC) is working on potential changes to the National Building Code of Canada that would include information on how to flood-proof buildings. "That's a pretty ...

The committee behind the guidebook will reference publications from places like the US and the Netherlands. Read more at ...

Good flood design should first of all protect the ... and some of their latest designs are for homes built on dry land that can float when the levels rise. While Brad Pitt's floating house only ...

They can still be connected to services using pipework that is waterproof and flexible to allow for the vertical movement of the building. Another way of making buildings more flood proof is to ...

Building codes enacted under the National Flood Insurance ... The simplest steps are called “dry flood- proofing”—keeping sandbags at the ready in case of high water, or using basement sump pumps.

Enter Danish firm Third Nature, which has designed a flood-proof parking garage that would ... How the firm would go about building a POP-UP is unclear, though it would undoubtedly be an ...

the Netherlands is pioneering the field of flood-proof homes. Projects include floating homes, which rise and fall with the water levels, and amphibious homes that sit on dry land but float is ...

The flood proofing discussion will include topics such as: elevating buildings, wet and dry flood-proofing and relocation/acquisition. Federal and state representatives will also be on hand to ...