Portable amphibious house / Amirah Khairina Mohd Zuhri and Ezzat Fahmi Ahmad

This comprehensive innovation report delves into the challenges associated with traditional amphibious housing. It proposes an innovative solution in the Portable Amphibious House, tailored explicitly for flood-prone regions, focusing on Malaysia's East Coast. An extensive literature review identifies critical issues such as prolonged construction times, inadequate sewerage systems, and the visibility of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foundations. The Portable Amphibious House introduces a ground-breaking concept that integrates the principles of prefabrication, amphibious design, environmental resilience, disaster preparedness, and cost-effective resilience. With a modular construction approach, prefabricated elements enhance construction efficiency, ensuring swift adaptation to dynamic environmental conditions. The Portable Amphibious House's buoyant design mitigates flood damage, improves occupant safety, and promises long-term cost savings. The marketability analysis underscores its potential relevance in flood-prone areas, particularly on Malaysia's East Coast, where seasonal monsoons pose recurrent challenges. By combining adaptability, sustainability, and reduced flood impact, the Portable Amphibious House emerges as a forward-thinking and resilient housing solution, aligning with Malaysia's commitment to innovative and sustainable development practices.