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Thesis Report | Floating Leisure’s
Floating Leisure’s
A Luxury Holiday Resorts
BY:
Umer Waheed
Thesis Report Submitted To The

Department Of Architecture
Punjab University College of Arts and Design
In Partial Fulfillment Of
The Requirements for the Degree Of
B.Arch
June, 2013
Internal Advisor: Dr. Mehmood Hussain
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DEDICATED TO MY PARENTS
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“Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container”

Wallace Stevens
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks To ALLAH for everything.
I would like to thank my thesis advisor Dr. mehmood hussain ,Dr. Anees saddiqui and
professors for their time and input. I would like to thank to all external adviser specially Mr.
shoaib tahir who push me to high work. Mr.zeshan iqbal janjua who lead me to the right
track.
All internal advisers Arc. Wasim Raffi Khan, Arc. Naeem Mir for analyzing my work and
offering critical feedback.
I thank to my parents for their love and support & to my brothers atif and amir who did not
do anything :p but still I love them. Thank you to my friends who are near to me and help
me out in any stage of the progress.
And to PUCAD for an experience of a lifetime......
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ABSTRACT
I believe that one day everything on this earth will definitely change and will take us very
close to water. Our life and things related to our life will go on water or underwater. Water
is everything for us and our life. Even it covers about 70% of our earth.
So far I focused on this theme and took architecture on water and made a new type of
living style. Which will not a structure just lying on water but actually real marine creature.
Water has same feelings like human nature you cannot judge it without going inside.
Scenario on land and inside water is opposite.
“There's nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself,
Except that when you finally see what goes on underwater,
You realize that you've been missing the whole point of the ocean.
Staying on the surface all the time is like going to the circus
And staring at the outside of the tent.”
Dave Barry
Ocean is my endless source of inspiration. This project is a resort building with floating
units (house boats) for the people who want the perfect relaxing destination. I am trying
to make a luxurious holiday resorts. All of the building shapes are inspired by the nature, a
perfect blend of organic, abstract and sinuous shapes for human living. To me, Sea
creatures and feelings of water, that is the marine life is most interesting thing for humans,
we must have to experience it once.
This thesis intend to design such a place which can move anywhere in water. Through
floatation system people can move on water in their villas. Visitors can enjoy their life with
all basic land based facilities.
Water is life's mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
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Table of Content
Chapter# 1 – Introduction to the Project
Introduction ---- 8
Objectives ---- 8
Research methodology ---- 8
Client ---- 9
Users ---- 9
Areas of Study ---- 9
Chapter# 02 – Data about Project
Leisure ---- 10
The Evolution of Leisure from Past to Present ---- 10
Example of leisure ---- 11
Need for leisure and recreation ---- 11
What Are Resorts ---- 12
Evolution of Making Resorts ---- 12
Types of resorts ---- 13
Conclusions ---- 14
Chapter# 03 - Case Studies
Case Study No 1
Amphibious 1000 Qatar Resorts ---- 15
Philosophy ---- 15
Jelly fish suites ---- 16
Conclusions ---- 17
Case study no 2
Solar Floating Resort (SFR) ---- 18
Philosophy ---- 18
Structure ---- 19
Conclusions ---- 20
Case study no 3
The Last Resorts ---- 21
Concept ---- 21
Form ---- 21
Conclusions ---- 22
Chapter #4 – Research Aspect
Floating Architecture ---- 23

Classifications ---- 23
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Mega Float ---- 24

Floating Architecture Principles ---- 26
Conclusions and analysis ---- 27
How concrete float on water ---- 29
Chapter #5 – Case Studies (Research Aspect)
Case study No 1
Jelly-fish 45 ---- 30
Philosophy ---- 31
Case Study No 2
Ome Floating Island Home ---- 32
Features ---- 32
Conclusions ---- 33
Chapter # 6–Technical Data
Types of Floating Homes ---- 34

How houseboats works ---- 36
Utilities ---- 38
Keeping a Houseboat Afloat ---- 39
Material ---- 40
Construction ---- 41
Chapter # 7–Site Analysis
The Site ---- 43

Oceanographic Features ---- 44
Climate ---- 44
Site Data ---- 45
Analysis ---- 47
Conclusions ---- 48
Chapter #8 – Design Concept, Considerations & Architectural Program
Design Concept ---- 49

Design Considerations ---- 51
Architecture Program ---- 53
Chapter#9 – References and Bibliography
Books and references ---- 60
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Chapter# 1 – Introduction to the Project
Introduction:
In the present days, in our country the environment is very stressful, everywhere there is
uncertainty of life, assets etc., in short there is uncertainty of “Happiness”. The definition of
happiness changes and gets more complex with time.
I want to design a place where people can relax, a place far away from the miseries of daily
life, a place where they can forget the worries of future. A place that speaks for the
immense beauty of nature. In our cities, everything is degenerating with the passage of
time and the environment greatly affects the efficiency of work.
“It is life, I think, to watch the water. A man can learn so many things.”
― Nicholas Sparks, the Notebook
I am going to design floating resorts, a place where, poets can create new perspectives of
poetry, artists can create new pieces of art, a place where a lay man can experience and
feel the real face of nature that makes them to wonder.
Floating resorts propose a new form of rest in relation with the sea, in different and
exclusive environment. A different form, shape and different architecture for family
vacations activities. In this architectural environment visitors should change their life from
the daily routine. Families can enjoy noise free and comfort zone. Every suite/villa
preserves its own space to be able to enjoy an absolute privacy.
The thesis intend to design such a place which can move anywhere in water. Through
floatation system people can move on water in their villas. Visitors can enjoy their life with
all basic land based facilities. Floating villas and master planning is the primary factors of
interest in water based resorts.
Project Feasibility & Importance:

Presently there isn’t much potential in the natural resources of our country to help our
economy grow. There are projects already being proposed on the beach of Karachi, but
they could not be built because of lack of justified design techniques.
The design will be efficient enough to cater the demands of the present time, strong
enough to satisfy the investors and in the end giving the people a place of leisure and
meditation.
Aim & Objectives:
 The basic aim of the project is the initiative to the floating architecture in Pakistan.
 To provide a luxurious entertainment facility for tourists and residents of Pakistan.
 To provide such space where peoples can relax and enjoy their life by their own
mean.
 To provide spaces to fulfill the demand of quality services for the purpose of leisure
and meditation.
Research methodology:
After the selection of project it is important to make the method which can help me out to
the right direction and lead me to the understanding and designing of the project.
So mythology divided into given below sequence:
 Research/ data collection
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 Case studies
 Research on floating architecture
 Internet
 Site analysis and observations
 Designing
Client:
Client for this project is private organization which is working on resorts chain and with
collaboration of KDA (Karachi development authority).
Users:
Business classes both Local & Foreigners.
Areas of Study:
 History of resorts
 Leisure and recreation
 Floating architecture
 Zoomorphism
 Water constructions
Target group:
The target group is business community coming to Karachi. These resorts will provide high
class leisure, entertainment and recreational activities and services to that community.
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Chapter# 02 – Data about Project
Leisure:
Free time that can be spent as you see fit.
Time is spent in free or relaxation or enjoyments.
The little amount of leisure time that we manage to take out from our busy schedule,
should be worth a remembrance! Recreation activities not only symbolize fun and relaxing
but also rejuvenate our mind and body to go back to our daily routine.
Leisure activities are meant to de-stress a person and carry the attention away from work.
Anything what is different from the daily routine and that one enjoys doing is a good way
of spending one’s leisure hours.
Leisure can be accurately defined as some measure of time from which a person is
released from those responsibilities which normally or routinely pertain to the duties they
are compelled to perform. This is most often used as an expression referring to the periods
of time in which a person is freed from paid work at a job. However, leisure can also
include times one is temporarily released from other compulsory, but unpaid duties.
The Evolution of Leisure from Past to Present:

History tell us that throughout the ages from pre classic to till colonial recreation and
leisure form existed, but meant something different to each period of history.
Pre Classic Age:

Recreation was in verity of sports; hunting with bows and arrows, horse riding, ball games,
Wrestling, gymnastics, weights. Bullfighting popular as a religious ritual.
Classical Period:
Games were private, local, and municipal and took place in the stadium, the guild, social
hall, the opera, open air theater, the public baths, the city squares and the museum.
Well-educated man could ride, fence, dance, and paint
Medieval Times:
The type of recreation and amount depended largely on the social status of the
participants. Mock battles, jousting, tournaments, hunting and falconry were main
diversions. Bird watching, fishing, cricket, polo, and hunting.
Present:
Presently more spare time and more money generate more leisure and the scope of
leisure activities is constantly being increased by the growth of mobility and education.
Increasing mobility also means that accessibility is now becoming time based rather than
distance based.
Importance of Leisure:
Leisure provides rest and relaxation to our mind and body. To turn one’s mind to
something else that one enjoys doing is a happy end to a day’s work. One can easily forget
the tension and the pressure at the place of work and divert the mind in a creative and
constructive manner.
Leisure activities are important to bring about a positive flow of energy in a person. These
activities help to refresh the mind.
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Continuing losses in the amount of leisure time we have available to us changes the way
we experience life and interact with the world around us. In order to enrich our lives
stronger and strengthen our connections to one another and our environment, we need
the space necessary to choose to volunteer, spend time building stronger families and
communities, and enjoy the environmental legacy that we have inherited and will one day
pass on to our children and theirs. A proper balance of work, responsibilities, and leisure
time also helps us develop and discover our own creativity, spurring the innovations that
will fuel our economy in a 21st century, knowledge based and global economy that are
limited only by our own imaginations.
Example of leisure:
Active leisure:
Active leisure Activities includes energetic activities that even require one to use mental
strength.
Passive leisure:
Passive leisure activities are all about relaxation and can even mean watching a movie
with friends or reading.
Need for leisure and recreation:

There is a great need for recreational spaces accessible from urban areas for both passive
and active recreation. The opportunities for leisure and entertainment in Pakistan are very
limited.
Improvement in entertainment is an important issue. Simultaneously the contribution that
leisure entertainment can make towards improving the quality of life at a time when much
work involvement provides little personal satisfaction, presents a challenge for
entrepreneur designer and operators.
for the first half of the century entertainment provided on escapists adventure and the
trends was to entice people into enclosed spaces to be entertained (cinema, theater,
dance halls and building alleys) current entertainment is based on greater diversity.
Our country is going with very stressful condition now days. Where Peoples have much
spare time and money but don’t have opportunities to spend their leisure time with
family.
Recreation and leisure’s space generates tourism expenditures.
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What Are Resorts?

A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or
vacations. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by
a single company.
Evolution of Making Resorts:
The concept of leisure resorts is not a product of the modern age, but in fact resorts have
been in existence for many centuries. Historically, the oldest resorts can be traced back to
the Roman empire of nearly two thousand years ago.
The origin of resorts can be traced back to the second century B.C. to the public baths of
Rome. The first baths were small, modest and separated the genders. Eventually, the baths
became larger, more elaborate and were opened to both men and women. These baths
were large buildings built at the public’s expense. Some were even built by wealthy
emperors who wanted to make a statement. Most baths were free but few had small
entrance fees. Baths were much like resorts of today because of all the amenities offered at
their location. After bathing there was always plenty to do. Most baths included gyms,
libraries, snack bars, restaurants, shops, lounges, taverns, museums and theatres. The
facilities were used for health and social purposes.
Roman Baths:
• Men and women separated
• First baths were in 2BC
• Baths became more ornate and offered more services
• All social classes allowed to bath.
• Middle Ages saw a sharp decline in bathing due to association with Ancient
Rome
• Most Roman cities had several baths
• Bath England (AD 54)
• Baths of Caracalla (AD 217)
Baths of Caracalla: A-Calidarium
B-Nymphaeum
CARACALLA BATH BASE PLAN C-Great Hall
D-Frigidarium (Swimming Pool)
E-Courts
G-Palaestra
H-Lecture Halls
I-Vestibules
L-Dressing Rooms
N-Steam Baths
Q-Lounges
S-Gymnasia
T-Study Rooms
V-Nymphaea
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Different Eras of Resort History:
14th Century:
In Europe the earliest spa resort was developed in Belgium.
Known by the name of Spa.
It was believed that the natural waters of this town were rich in iron and other minerals
that had miraculous healing properties.
17th Century:
Resorts and spas became popular in Britain with King Charles II leading the trend by
visiting various resorts for relaxation and enjoyment. Even till now celebrities and famous
personalities set the trends by patronizing the choicest resorts.
19th century:
The wealthy people wished for private resort facilities.
In North America:
The first resorts were created in Virginia and New York.
The concept of Beach Resorts became immensely popular.
Resorts have come a long way from the olden days when a resort was small and modest in
size and luxury. But the modern resorts are highly luxurious and offer the latest amenities
for enjoyment.
Types of resorts:
We can categorize the resorts by these types
 Seaside resorts
 Ski resorts
 Destination resort
 Spa resort
 Golf resorts
 Water Based Resorts
I am catering the water based resorts which is more near and feasible to my project.
Here are some benefits of water based resorts:
 Natural beaches that may be used for sunbathing, swimming, scuba diving,
snorkeling, sandcastle building, jet skiing, kayaking, etc.
 Trails and open spaces can be designed on sea. So it can be used as fishing or
camping sites.
 Under water galleries to experience the underwater nature which is more beautiful
than earth nature.
 Marinas bring tourism to resorts as sailboats, motorized crafts and wind surfing
stop to refuel or rest.
 We can float these types of resorts on water.
 Experience and enjoying the time on water with comfortable and Eco
environment.
 And spas of course!
(Source: http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring05/Osterer/water.html)
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Conclusions:
Resorts are meant to design for the relaxing point of view from past many centuries.
With the passage of time where economic grows, mobility is advance so far leisure
activities are being more complex and complex and peoples wants to do anything by their
own mean. I guess the best leisure activity can be providing by giving the best and
luxuries feature to the resorts.
In present time there is more need to do something new and something different for the
people who just want to spend their time on water with happiness. Leisure and recreation
is more impotent in our life, we stuck in daily hectic routine life in our country under the
different circumstances.
All though water based activity resorts are usually different from the other type of resorts.
These are more near to the nature as far as more relaxing than other countryside resorts.
As I focus to take architecture on water it should be a very unique and brilliant idea to
design water based resort on ocean. Design will be on ocean and unique in shape.
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Chapter# 03 - Case Studies
Case Study No 1
Amphibious 1000 Qatar Resorts:

Location:
Protected marine area on the coast of
Qatar
Project cost:
US$500 million semi-submerged resort
Project date:
Project will be finalize in 2015
Architect:
Designed by the Italian architectural firm
GZDG
(Giancarlo Zema Design Group).
The Italian architecture company Giancarlo
Zema Design Group is based in Rome and
3D VISUALIZATIONS
specializes in designing semi submerged
structures, houseboats and yachts.
Philosophy:
Amphibious 1000 is semi-submerged resort project, The resort will be divided into two
sections
 Land
 Sea
Its featuring
 Residential buildings
 Offices
 Central Marine Park
 Floating waterways
 Underwater marine galleries
 That all form a semi-circle around a central tower that will host a panoramic
restaurant
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

Project includes:
The resort would be like a large aquatic creature that stretches right into the sea with the
sea section featuring semi submerged hotels resembling anchored super yachts.
Each of these hotels will have 75 luxury suites positioned around the perimeter of the
building with access to private terraces and underwater passageways with views of the
central marine park that connect the hotel rooms.
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The main lobby of the resort will be focused around an interactive sea life museum
featuring water exhibitions galleries, large aquariums and a glass passageway leading to
the underwater observatory. Guests could travel around the resort in electric vehicles or
could jump on board of one of the 20 meter aluminum yachts with hydrogen engines and
underwater viewing globes.

Jelly fish suites:
Amphibious 1000 will also feature 80 floating suites called “Jelly-fish” with underwater
viewing decks looking upon an artificial reef bed.
Jelly fish architecture:
A relaxation room will sit at the very top of the suite at 5.6 meters above sea levels and at
3.5 meters above sea levels the sleeping quarters and bathrooms will be.
At 1.4 meters the area is for daytime use with a kitchen and bathroom
And heading below deck and semi submerged at 0.8 above sea level the guest rooms and
bathrooms will be.
At 3 meters below sea level guests could enjoy their own private aquarium lounge.
JELLY FISH SUITES VIEWS

Extra features:
It features a land-based entry way that connects to a large hub out in the sea, with thin,
sweeping rings extending outward from the hub. The inner rings host small floating
houses complete with underwater viewing bubbles in the lower levels of the buildings.
Visitors to the resort will jet around on environmentally friendly yachts and electric
vehicles. They really do need to make the resort as green as possible, because any extra
greenhouse gas that they pump into the atmosphere is just going to accelerate the hotel’s
inevitable, watery fate.
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PLAN (UNDER WATER LAND USE)
PLAN (ON GROUND LAND USE)
Conclusions:
It is the first of its type floating resorts in the world. It’s featuring all possible land based
activities and divided into two sections as we know land and sea.
Architect also focuses on underwater nature and floating units makes it more interesting.
These resorts are fulfilling all basic requirements.
(Images source: http://www.architecturenewsplus.com/projects/2056)
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Case Study 2
Solar Floating Resort (SFR)
Location:
Philippines
Architect:
Michele Puzzolante
Project cost:
Cost Estimate $ 125,000.000.00
Philosophy:
This concept Solar Floating Resort offers unique hospitality, a combination of a yacht and
submarine that takes advantage of the sun to generate its own energy, non-polluting and
works in harmony with its natural surroundings.
This resort features many things that you usually find in a luxury yacht or a luxury hotel
suite, the difference is the location.
A fully submerged observation bulb invites guests to enjoy breath taking underwater
view, enjoy exotic fish, sharks, dolphins and other amazing sea creatures.
Solar Floating Resort (SFR) can be installed on the beach to enhance any hotel’s value, this
resort brings any hotel to an ecological, non-polluting and self-sufficient 7 stars level. Each
of this resort has been designed to accommodate up to 6 people at sea, an ideal habitat
for living in marinas while still connected to the front beach hotels.
Environmental friendly design:

There is more electrical energy created by the sun in one hour than the entire world use in
one year. The amount of solar energy reaching the surface of the planet is so vast that in
one year it is about twice as much as will ever be obtained from all of the Earth’s non-
renewable resources of coal, oil, natural gas, and mined uranium combined.
How these resorts saves energy:
 It saves you money,
 It is environmentally friendly, clean, renewable and sustainable,
 It is low maintenance lasting for decades
 It is independent allowing
 It to be installed on more stunning islands for that perfect getaway.
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INTERIOR VIEWS
Structure:
These resorts composed of a fifteen-millimeter outside skin and a fifteen-millimeter inside
skin in balsa reinforced fiberglass. Thin films photovoltaic are integrated into the two skins
to absorb sunlight energy from the outside and artificial lighting energy from the inside.
Between the two skins there is a thirty-centimeter vacuum insulation to protect the
habitation from outside heat as well as reducing the consummation of air conditioning to
the minimum. Thin films photovoltaic absorb light from sunlight, low light conditions,
cloudy skies, non-direct sunlight and artificial indoor lighting. Energy wasted in the
electrical indoor lighting process can be recycled and stored back to where it comes from.
The round shape of the vessel provides constant exposure to the sun, feeding batteries
during daylight hours to supply clean energy through the night.
Interior:
The interior skin is also layered in dye-sensitized thin-film PV to absorb artificial light at
night, creating a 30mm vacuum with the outer layer. While original, this setup is both
extraordinarily expensive and impractical
Feature:
The most distinctive feature has got to be the fully submerged observation bulb. Built like
a tourist submarine, its big enough for six armchairs with a thick glass enclosure that
provides a 360 degrees view to enjoy the exotic fishes, dolphins, sharks and marine turtle
that may swim by.
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SFR reaches twenty meters in length, is designed for six people at sea and is ideal for living
in marinas connected to front beach hotels or island resorts.
The hotel sleeps six with a premium on privacy, with two single and two double
bedrooms, each with private a bathroom. A large kitchen, a dining area, a lounge area and
a pilot room complete the interior layout, treated in the purest Italian style.
Outside, the teak deck is set up with a large semicircular lounge and dining area, six
individual day beds and a jacuzzi.
EXTERIOR VIEWS
Under water bulb:
The 110 square meter deck provides plenty of room for private amenities for six guests.
The interior is cleverly laid out to provide both quiet niches and grand views. For instance,
the attached baths have a space-saving water closet hanging off the tub. The core of the
space is a large kitchen and bar, with a center spiral staircase leading down to the
observation bulb. The lowest room lets guests indulge in a bit of extreme underwater
tourism.
Conclusions:
These resorts included very unique feature the underwater nature observatory view
(dolphins, sharks fish’s etc.) and it is available for every suit. Floating suits and can move
from one to another place just like the boat house.
Due to sustainable design resorts can be place on beach to enhance the beach quality and
popularity.
First eco-friendly resorts and can generate energy by the solar panels. And these resorts
are non-polluting. Round shape of the vessel provides constant exposure to the sun.
(Images and data source: http://futuristicnews.com/resort-of-the-future-solar-floating-resort-2/)
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Case study no 4
The Last Resorts
The last resorts
Architect: RAFAA architecture

and designs
Concept:
The concept of a conventional house and mobile swimming architecture cannot be easily
merged. There is no doubt that a new typology has to be invented regarding usability,
space and technology. The formal and conceptual requirements of being in motion stand
in opposition with the desire to simultaneously feel at home. Living on water has to be
rethought. The project “the last resort” follows the strategy of a last resort and tries to
challenge known and familiar concepts.
Architecture:
The programed is organized on two levels. In order to be able to have an adequate height
of 2.50m in the upper deck, sleeping bunks, technical equipment and hatches are built
into the lower deck.
They serve as “extension rooms” of the upper deck: Beds and couches are embedded into
the floor and can be opened as the need arises. The external measure-ments are 5m x
15m. In the front area, there is a covered terrace; there, you can find a staircase leading to
the roof. Together, the kitchen and the living room form a generous open room. The
bathroom consists of a core separating both bedrooms from the common room. The
bedroom can be separated by sliding panels and used separately as a study. All in all, there
are six beds (incl. 2 bunk beds).
Form:
Two surfaces (floor and ceiling) frame the experience “nature”; they form the upper and
lower margin of the picture. Since the height and shape of the levels can be varied, the
perspective and view of the landscape keep changing. The floor, for example, bends
downwards at one point and disappears into the water. At another point, the roof curves
down to the floor, thus creating a “kissing moment”. At some other spot, it unfurls in order
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to make space for the staircase. All this generates a play on forms that, together with the
swell, the wind and the water reflection results in an intense nature experience.
FORMATION OF RESORTS
Conclusions:
This is also a new concept living on water. These resorts are to be design in future it’s just a
new idea and these resorts are also generate itself energy through solar panels.
(Images and data source: http://www.rafaa.ch/rafaa/last_resort.html)
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Chapter #4 – Research Aspect
Floating Architecture:
Floating architecture is that architecture which is built on water and can move to one
place to another place.
Floating Structures:
Very large floating structures (VLFSs) or, as some literature refers to them, very large
floating platforms (VLFPs) can be constructed to create floating airports, bridges,
breakwaters, docks, storage facilities (for oil & natural gas), wind and solar power plants,
for military purposes, to create industrial space, emergency bases, entertainment facilities
(such as casinos), recreation parks, mobile offshore structures and even for habitation.
CONCEPTUAL FLOATING UNITS
Unlike the top surface of vessels, that of a VLFS is used as the ground, and therefore the
floating structure should provide a very large surface area. It can be constructed by joining
the necessary number of floating units together. The design of the floating structure must
obey safety and strength requirements, operating conditions, etc.
Materials:
Steel, concrete (prestressed or reinforced hybrid) or steel-concrete composite materials
may be used to build the floating structure. The motions of the floating structure must be
less than those allowed to ensure the safety of people and facilities on a VLFS. Generally,
floating structures shall be moored at the same site for a long time.
Classifications:
Pontoon-Type Structures:
A simple box structure and features high stability, low manufacturing cost and easy
maintenance and repair.
Semi-Submersible Type:
In open sea, where the wave heights are relatively large, it is necessary to use the semi-
submersible VLFS type to minimize the effects of waves while maintaining a constant
buoyant force VLFSs of the semi-submersible type are used for oil and gas exploration in
sea and other purposes.They are fixed in place by column tubes, piles, or other bracing
system.
The largest offshore structure built so far is the Mega-Float, a floating airport prototype
constructed in Tokyo Bay from 1998 to 1999.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontoon_%28boat%29)
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Mega Float:
Mega Float
Location:Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
Pref.
Length: 1000m (1100yd)
Width: 60m (66yd)
Depth: 3m (3.3yd)
The mega-float, a floating airport model, was completed in 1998-1999 near Yokosuka in
Tokyo Bay.
.Length 1000.0 m, breathe 60.0m (121.0m maximum), depth 3.0m, draft 1.0m, deck area
84,00m2. Weight of steel materials used 40, 00 deck strength 6t in distributed load.
. The mega-float is the world’s largest floating object ever built, in particular the largest
artificial floating island. it consisted of six units, which were welded into one huge
structure of 1000m in length and 60m (partially 121m) in width.
. The largest unit of the structure was 383x60m.
. The mega-float was constructed to verify taking off and landing test with use of rather
light aircraft, and to verify commercialization.
All reposts of tests show that the results are even better than expected. the platform has
behaved very stably, with basically no movement caused by waves or planes landing or
taking off.
. The unit was constructed of steel with walls or pillars inside a box structure designed for a
lifetime of 100 years.
. Although the mega-float has been used to land (small) planes on its size is only about a
quarter of the real proposed airport runway.
. The floating runway proposed for Tokyo International Airport Haneda has length of
3600m. The name introduced in Japan for such structures is ultra large floating structure.
MEGA FLOAT
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Advantages:
-They are easy and fast to construct (components may be made at shipyards and then be
transported to and assembled at the site), thus, the sea space can be quickly exploited;
-They can be easily relocated, expanded, or removed;
-VLFSs are cost effective when the water depth is quite large;
-The construction of VLFSs is not greatly affected by the depth of the water, sea bed
profile, etc.
-The position of VLFSs with respect to the water surface is constant; hence VLFSs can be
used for airports, piers, etc.
-The facilities and structures on VLFSs are protected from seismic shocks since the energy
is dissipated by the sea;
-Environmentally friendly they do not damage the marine ecosystem, or silt-up deep
harbors or disrupt the sea/ocean currents.
Disadvantages:
-Mat-like VLFSs are only suitable for use in calm waters associated with naturally sheltered
-coastal formations (solution: use of breakwaters, anti-motion devices, anchor or mooring
systems);
- (Might be) not sufficient stability for the airport control systems (solution: keeping these
systems on a shore);
Yumemai oating bridge, Osaka, Japan. Kamigoto Oil Storage Base, Nagasaki
Components of a VLFS (Mega-Float)
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FLOATING ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLES
Buoyancy
How does a heavy boat float?
A boat, or any other object designed to float, is based on a theory
“Archimedes (Ark-i'-meed-eez)”.
Archimedes Principle
Explains how things float.
If you fill your bathtub with water, what happens when you get in? The water rises, right?
(And sometimes goes over the side.) That is because you "displaced" some of the water
with your body and it had to go somewhere. The key to floating is that the object must
displace an amount of water which is equal to its own weight.
For example, suppose you had a block of wood that was 1 foot square. Let's say that this
block of wood weighs about 50 pounds. Now say we lower that wood into the water. The
wood will move down into the water until it has displaced 50 pounds of water. That means
that fifty pounds of water are pushing back up on the block and making it float.
The principle of floating is pretty easy.
If we are on boat and want to remain inside the

boat and actually get where we want to go, our
boat must have "stability" as well as being able
to float. Stability means that it is designed not
to tip over easily. That doesn't mean it won't
ever tip over.
On a large ship like an ocean liner or tanker, the

movement of one person doesn't affect the
stability of the ship because it was designed to
safely carry lots of weight? But on a small boat,
like a fishing boat, your weight and the weight
of your gear (and where you put it) has an effect
on the stability of the boat.
A boat is said to "heel" (no not the one on your

foot) when it leans over to one side. This is why
you never want to sit or step onto the side of a
boat. Your weight could make it "heel" too
much and it may tip over. You should also
balance the weight of all the stuff you bring
with you. In a small boat, you and your gear
should always stay low and to the center of the
boat.
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Archimedes' principle says that the upwards buoyant force on an object is equal to the
weight of the water that it displaces.
This has to balance the downward force of your weight when you stand on it, as well as
the weight of the material you are using to stand on.
therefore use some material that is going to be strong enough not to collapse when you
stand on it while it sinks into the water, and light enough not to weigh very much.
Buoyancy = weight of displaced fluid.
What kind of structure do I need?

. Should be a free floating surface.
. It should not be stabled on any piles or any
foundation in the ocean, river.
. Unsinkable under any conditions.
. Should be stable in calm water as well as
rough water.
. Can be shift from one place to another place
according to need.
. Should be portable and can easily be
installed.
. Should ne environmental safe and sound.
Analysis:
. Pontoon type structure can be temporary and permanent as well.
. Pontoon type structure is not supported by the base of the sea.
. It can be moved from one place to another.
. Semi-submersible type is fixed in place by column tubes, piles.
. Barge is a floating surface which is connected with a small boat and moved from place to
place.
. Complaint tower is permanently fixed to the base of the sea.
. Jack up platforms can lift up and down according to use and can be set up on low depth
ocean.
. Gravity base structure is a platform which has low center of gravity at its center to
minimize the weight on it center.
Conclusions:
The best possible structure for large floating structure for my design will be Pontoon type
because the only Pontoon type structure can be stayed easily on floating surface and can
be easily relocated to any place.
It is concluded that Pontoon type and gravity base structure are the only structure which
can float on the surface of the water without any support.
. They are designed to last for at least 50 years.
. Pontoon type structure can be easily relocated and reassembled at any place.
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. From the case studies i observed that the world is shifting to the water side, and so the
future will be water world in next few generations.
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How concrete float on water:

Considering the weight and mass of concrete, it would seem that concrete that is placed
in water is more than likely to sink straight to the bottom. However, concrete can float on
water because it is lighter than water. Composite concrete mix has a weight of forty-five
point six pounds per cubic foot, while water weighs sixty two point four pounds per cubic
foot, making concrete lighter than water, thus giving it the ability to float.
Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle

Buoyancy is defined as the tendency of a body to float or rise when it is submerged in a
fluid. According to the famous Greek mathematician, Archimedes, who discovered what is
called as "Archimedes' Principle", objects have the ability to float when immersed in water
if the buoyancy of the object is greater than the weight of the object. The reverse is also
true, thus if the object's buoyancy is less than the water, the object will sink.
What is Concrete?
Concrete is substance that is made out of paste and aggregates. The paste is composition
of gravel, sand or cement combined with water. The cement and aggregate mixture turns
into concrete through the process of hydration.
Concrete Ships
The discovery of the idea that concrete can float is not a new one. In fact, during the time
of World War I, concrete instead of steel hulls were used in building ships, because there
was a shortage of steel supply during that period. The use of concrete in building ships
was an innovation attributed to an inventor from Norway around the year of 1912. It is not
only ships that were being built out of concrete during the early twentieth century.
Floating barges, tugboats, and fishing boats were also built out of concrete.
Concrete was and is an acceptable alternative to steel as a material for building ships only
if the density of the ship is less than the density of the water it displaces. In other words,
the ship must be buoyant. Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. If the
ship has a greater density than the water below and surrounding it, the ship will sink.
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Chapter #5 – Case Studies (Research Aspect)

Case study No 1
Jelly-fish 45
Reason of selection
This project is totally a new concept to taking architecture on water basically I choice this
project for my understanding; how Houseboats works on water so far this project is
perfect for my research work.
Introduction:
In the future, you could be sleeping under water and having your morning coffee above,
complete with ocean views. The Jelly-Fish 45 Habitat is a unique piece of architecture that
is half-submerged in water. The five-story floating homes are meant for families of up to
eight. The design is 10 meters high and over 15 meters in diameter.
The Jelly-fish 45 is a luxury home for the very rich. The Jelly-fish 45 is nonetheless designed
to be self-sufficient and non-polluting, the first of its kind.
Jelly Fish 45
Location: Qatar
Architect: Giancarlo Zema
Project Date: 2015
Cost - $Usd 2,500,000
JELLY FISH SUIT NIGHT VIEW
Philosophy:
The Jelly-fish 45 works in a very similar way to the Trilobis 65 through its solar electric
panels, solar hot water panels and hydrogen power to move the Jelly-fish 45 through the
water.It also has the photovoltaic glass panels, which turn dark to block direct sunlight
and reflected glare on the users command. The Jelly-fish 45 sleeps 6 people and like the
Watervilla also contains three habitable levels above the water each containing balcony
areas also. The Jelly-fish 85 also has an underwater observation bulb that is currently
unique
Architecture:
Jelly-fish 45, designed by Giancarlo Zema is a floating dwelling unit for up to six persons.
It's spacious dimensions are 10 meters high with a diameter of over 15 meters. The Jelly-
fish 45 would be ideally situated in sea parks, atolls, bays and seas rich in flora and fauna.
The Jelly-fish 45 allows the sea dwelling owners to live either above or below sea level in
perfect harmony with the ocean environment.
It consists of five levels connected by a spiral staircase. The top level is 5.6 meters above
the sea level and has been kept for study rooms. The next lower level is situated at 3.5
metres above the sea level and contains the night time zone while the next lower level at
1.4 metres contains the daytime zone with a kitchen and bathrooms. The lowest living
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level at 0.8 metres above the sea level is semi-submerged and has been kept for the guest
room, bathroom and technical spaces.
The acrylic viewport globe situated at -3.00 mts above the sea level allows the occupants
complete enjoyment of the submarine world. Its shape comes from the observation of
jellyfishes that animate our seas with their transparent and weightless structure. The main
carrying structural component of the Jelly-fish 45 is entirely constructed from plastic
reinforced by incorporated fiberglass while the submarine globe is made from acrylic with
a high compressive resistance.
INTERIOR VIEW OF
UNDERWATER BULB
Technical Characteristics Jelly-fish 45

Maximum diameter - 15 meters
Accommodation - 6/8 beds
Main structure - high density fiberglass
Deck surface - solid teak
Extensible gangway - electro-hydraulic in inbox and teak with remote control
External views - electrochromatic system in polycarbonate
Observation bulb - 3 meter o.s.l. with structure in fiberglass at high density, acrylic
viewports
Equipment - approved fire extinguishers, navigation spread
Water capacity - 1000 liter with autoclave system
Internal electric system - Two generator of 16.000W for service 24V light throughout,
electric outlets for 24 and 220V
Air-conditioning - reverse system (108.000 BTU/h)
Power source options - photovoltaic panels on fibreglass structure
Certification - ABS
Images and data source: http://www.sub-find.com/jellyfish.htm
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Case Study No 2
Ome Floating Island Home
Location:
First ome homes will be installing on the sea
shore of Dubai
Project cost:
Each ome fully equipped at a cost in excess
of $22 million.
Project date:
Sales for the Omes are reported to begin in
2013/2014 with construction of the first
Ome set to begin 2012.
Architect:
Joint venture between Palmerstone and
PERSPECTIVE VIEW Donald Starkey Designs
The Ome itself is an interesting concept and a design that, in keeping with modern
demands, exhibits a fair share of impressive features.
The Ome is self-sustainable, auto-providing its own water, waste management,
infrastructure and irrigation support. Apart from its eco-credentials.
Features:
Each Ome will feature a dual deck format, measuring at least 32 meters in length. Lower
decks will consist of living spaces measuring around 1,400 square meters, with various
amenities such as central ocean water swimming pool, open air lounge, and bar and
dining area.
The upper deck will feature 5 bedrooms and spacious areas to relax and lounge.The Omes
are luxurious.
The floating house sits on a monocoque type structure. The design is a combination of
styles. It has to be in accordance with the maritime laws
It will consist of two levels. Be located at the lower technical facilities and accommodation
for staff. At the top are fit five bedrooms with panoramic views from the windows,
swimming pool, bar, dining room, living outdoors, and a small green area.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN
The floating house will offer a 10 m diameter seawater pool, large living areas and five
bedrooms. The first Ome house will have a 32m diameter form. Ome will have a
sustainable design. The roof will be covered with photovoltaic screens, making it be self-
powered, comprising every level of energy source: water, light etc.
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The structure and design of the Ome floating house is capable of producing
approximately 30,000 kW of renewable energy. That means that the energy is more than
enough, it can power six households. A facilities management company will provide
service and towing support. Photovoltaic cells on the roof would be used for power.
Conclusions:
This project resembles like the small island and feature al essential facilities.
Each OME (floating house) include individual swimming pool. Mini cinema and sauna also
included. Design is sustainable and can produce its own energy and power with its solar
panels system.
(Images and data source: http://architectism.com/floating-island-home-concept-in-dubai-ome/)
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Chapter # 6–Technical Data

Types of Floating Homes:
There are some types of homes that don’t fit neatly into any category. They’re unusual,
and that’s what attracts many people to them. Floating homes are one of these types.
Each state defines floating homes differently, but in general, they’re:
• constructed on a float;
• designed and built to be used as a residential dwelling;
• Stationary by being moored or anchored, and not meant for navigation;
• Without a means of self-propulsion;
• powered by utilities connected to the shore; and
• Permanently and continuously connected to a sewage system on shore.
The definition of a floating home varies according to the architects and experts where a
home is located, which is important because experts often have regulations with which
such homes must comply. Regulations are also different for similar structures, such as
house barges and houseboats.
Houseboats:
Houseboats must have a seaworthy hull design that meets Guard standards for flotation,
safety equipment, fuel, electrical power, ventilation, and an on-board sewage system.
They’re capable of being used for water
transportation, and if they’re used for
residential purposes, they have to be able to
travel under their own power and must have
a method for steering and propulsion, as
well as deck fittings, navigational and
nautical equipment, and the required
marine hardware. Without these features,
they’re categorized as house barges.
Floating Homes:
Floating homes are generally required to be moored in areas designated for that purpose,
and in many areas, the growth of such “floating communities” is discouraged by local
jurisdictions.
Cities and towns tend to view them as cluttering the waterways and they present unique
problems requiring special efforts, which put pressure on limited city budgets.
Where they’re allowed, they’re usually
moored alongside docks with projections
called slips. To moor a floating home is to
attach it to a dock or permanent anchor
with ropes instead of a rigid connection.
This allows the home to rise and fall with
the tide or seasonal changes in water
levels and puts less stress on permanent
docks and mooring anchors.
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Difference between the House Boats and Floating Houses:

House boats: Floating house:
 Move them self.  Can be relocating by boat to the
 One hull that is submerged below different sites.
the waves.  Pontoon base structure.
 Which allows the boat to move in  Base is wider and more stable on
water with ease and directional. water.
 Fast moving structures.  A floating house is raised up to four
 Living space in hull. levels above sea level.
 Therefore a floating house is more
permanent than the house boat.
 Slow moving structures.
 At least two hull.
 Living space should be above the
water level but hull can be used for
storage space.
Source: http://www.nachi.org/inspecting-floating-homes.htm
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How Houseboats Work?

Living onboard a houseboat is much different from living in a city or suburb, and the
people who live in them -- commonly referred to as "live boards"
A house someone may own or rent that floats on water. It can be as simple as a small hut
placed on top of a raft, or as lavish and intricate as a million-dollar home. Houseboats can
be built brand-new by a manufacturer, or people can buy them used from someone
wishing to part with their houseboat. The most ambitious live boards will go the distance
and construct a houseboat entirely on their own.
There are two basic categories of houseboats:

 Non-cruising houseboats - These houseboats aren't meant for traveling out to sea and
have very limited mobility (or none at all). They may have a small engine or a sail, but most
of the time they are moored, anchored or tied up to a slip, or a designated spot, in a
marina or dock. A non-cruising houseboat is the most common kind of floating home.
 Cruising, or "blue water," houseboats - If a person wants to use his home for excursions,
this type of houseboat is equipped for moving about on the water. Cruising houseboats
will definitely have an engine or sails, so they'll rely much more on fuel for mobility.
A houseboat is like any other floating vessel and uses much of the same nautical lingo as a
yacht or a submarine does.
There are the structural terms used to describe the parts of a houseboat:
 Bow - The front of the boat (which usually comes to
a V-shape)
 Stern - The back of the boat
 Forward - Moving toward the bow
 Aft - Moving toward the stern
 Port - If you're facing the front of the boat, the
left side of the boat
 Starboard - If you're facing the front of the boat,
the right side of the boat
 Amidships - The middle of the boat
 Beam - The widest part of the boat
 Draft - The depth of the boat
The length of the boat is the hull length -- the space in which you can physically walk
around.
The length overall (LOA), on the other hand, is the length of the entire boat, from the
very back of the stern to the tip of the bow. This is important to someone running a
marina, since it lets him know how much space the boat will take up at the dock. The
draft of the boat, or how deep it goes, is important to know so the bottom doesn't scrape
on rocks and cause any damage to the home.
Day-to-day Living on Houseboats:
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Although the purpose of a houseboat is similar to any other shelter on land -- to provide
us with a place to live and sleep and store our food and belongings -- living aboard is a
much different experience. At their most basic level, common houseboats offer modest
living space even when compared to apartment-sized dwellings. Unless they are state-of-
the-art and very expensive, they won't have many of the same conveniences that houses
on land do, such as several stories or lots of storage space.
Just as there are different names certain sections of a houseboat, there are also different
names for the rooms. Here are the basic areas in a houseboat:
 Berth - the bed. If the bed is located at the bow of the boat, where the shape of the
structure usually makes a "V" shape, the bed is called a V-berth.
 Stateroom - the bedroom
 Galley - the kitchen
 Head - the bathroom
 Cabin - a place where passengers can meet. A living room is also known as the salon.
 Cockpit - the place where the boat is steered, also known as the bridge. The helm is the
specific steering station.
 Nav station - the place where navigation equipment is located, necessary for blue water
houseboats. This is where the boat's radio, charts and GPS will be.
Everyone's needs are different, but the above rooms are the kinds you'll find in most
dwellings, whether they're on land or above the water. The navigation station and
equipment are necessary additions to cruising houseboats since they move about the
water and their owners need to chart positions and be ready for emergencies.
But how can something like a kitchen or a toilet work when the house is floating on water?
Non-cruising houseboats are similar to houses on land in this respect -- they're simply
hooked up to a direct source of water and sewage treatment. Known as a "water hookup,"
an external hose brings in "city water or water from any fresh-water system, directly onto
the boat. A separate sewage line will suck sewage directly from the boat's head away from
its location in the same fashion a regular house would experience.
If the houseboat is of the cruising variety, additions usually need to be made -- a water
tank for drinking, showering and washing, and a separate sewage tank, or holding tank,
for waste. A head can either be electric, of the same type you normally see in a regular
house, or manual, which usually requires pumping a handle to flush. There are many
options available for disposing of waste aboard a cruiser -- some systems can treat waste
and are allowed to pump it off of the boat, while some heads incinerate sewage into ash
and can legally dispose of it into the water.
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Utilities:
Electricity can be provided in several ways. Non-
cruising houseboats hook up directly to shore
power provided by marinas. Cruising houseboats
might use generators or rechargeable batteries. If
they use batteries, one needs to be available for
the engine, while an additional one will be used
for any other source of power. Many boaters will
have amperage and volt readers to monitor the
amount of power available during trips --
running water, refrigeration, flushing electric
toilets or watching satellite television will use
power, and being stranded without electricity in
the middle of the sea could cause problems.
How does a bathroom works on houseboats?
1. Freshwater Holding Tank
o A bathroom on a houseboat looks similar to a regular house bathroom. The difference is

that a houseboat has its own water and sewage system. The sink and shower in a
houseboat bathroom gets water from the onboard freshwater holding tank. The
freshwater holding tank has a water hose connection that can be reached from the
outside of the boat. At that connection, the tank can be filled with water. To fill the tank,
one end of a hose is fitted onto the tank connector and the other end of the hose is
attached to a city water source at a harbor. When a houseboat is parked for a long length
of time, it can stay hooked up to a water hose, for an unlimited source of water.
Sewage Holding Tanks
o The sewage on a houseboat empties into holding tanks that are located on the boat. The
sink and shower empty into a gray-water holding tank. The toilet empties into a black-
water holding tank. Holding tank treatment chemicals are put into the holding tanks
through the sink and toilet to prevent bad odors. Holding tanks can be emptied at a
harbor or at sea. To empty a holding tank at a harbor, one end of a sewer hose is
connected to the holding tank. The other end of the sewer hose is connected to the
harbor sewage system. The valve on the tank is opened, allowing the sewage to empty.
Boats that are equipped to empty sewage out at sea have a button located inside the boat
that opens the tanks. Each country has different regulations that stipulate how far a boat
must be from shore before it can empty its sewage in the water.
Other Types of Toilets
o Some houseboats have been-fitted with alternate types of toilets, to eliminate the need
for a black water tank. The two main types of toilets that do not require a black-water tank
are composting toilets and incinerator toilets. Marine composting toilets work the same
way as house composting toilets do. The only difference is that marine composting toilets
are made smaller so that they can fit in a smaller space. Composting toilets use little to no
water to operate. Dirt and a substrate such as sawdust is kept inside the composting toilet.
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Waste mixes with the dirt and substrate and biodegrades into compost. Incinerator toilets
are made out of steel. They actually burn the toilet paper and waste.
Considerations
o Houseboat bathrooms require a couple of special considerations. Nothing should be put

into the toilet except urine, feces and toilet paper. Other items can clog the plumbing in
the sewage system. The gray-water and black-water tanks must be emptied regularly for
both odor control and to empty them when they are full. In hotter weather, the tanks need
to be emptied more often, because the hot weather makes odors develop faster. If the
tanks are not emptied when they are full, they leak, causing an unsanitary mess. When a
houseboat is not hooked up to a permanent water supply at a harbor, water must be used
wisely. Houseboats come with different size freshwater holding tanks, but no matter how
big the holding tank is, the water supply is limited. On a long trip, water should be used
sparingly to make the supply last. Gauges on the boat show how full the freshwater, gray-
water and black-water tanks are.
Keeping a Houseboat Afloat:

The most important matter of traveling on a boat is, of
course, staying afloat. Tipping over or sinking puts us in
danger of drowning,
The key principle that keeps boats floating is what's
called buoyancy. If you pushed down on a boat while it
was in the water, it would sink a little bit. Once you
stopped pushing, however, the boat would bounce
back up a little, almost as if something lifted it, before it
settled back into the water again. In fact, the water is
actually pushing up against the boat, just as the boat is
exerting a force downward.
When the pressure of a body of water is equal to the weight of an object, that object will
remain buoyant and float on the water. If the object is too heavy or dense, it will sink
below the waterline. People typically build houseboats out of either fiberglass or wood,
because they're light and will float easily.
That's how a boat stays afloat, but the way in which it stays upright is a different matter. Of
course, unlike the land, you have to account for waves in the water, which will move a
boat around significantly.
A boat has two centers: a center of gravity and a center of buoyancy. The center of gravity
is the force that pulls the boat down toward the water, while the center of buoyancy is the
force that pushes back on the boat. A regular sailboat has a center of gravity that's lower
than its center of buoyancy, which helps keep the boat upright. That may not be the case
in a houseboat, which may rest upon a raft -- the center of gravity is therefore higher than
the center of buoyancy.
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If the boat tips to the right, its

center of buoyancy shifts to the
right also -- the water is pushing
up on the boat's right side
instead of its middle. It's almost
as if the water is trying to lift the
boat out of the water, and the
farther out the water pushes, the
more likely it seems the boat will
tip.
As you can see in the diagram,

the center of gravity and the
center of buoyancy intersect at
what's called the metacenter.
The lower that intersection is, the
closer the boat is to tipping over.
Once the metacenter points below its center of gravity, the boat will tip over. Fortunately,
this only happens in the case of extreme weather, where large waves can be produced by
strong winds that could easily tip over a houseboat -- you wouldn't find marinas located in
areas that experience such weather.
Another force, called the righting moment, also keeps a houseboat upright by forcing its
weight down. You can even express the righting moment mathematically -- it's simply the
weight of the center of gravity times the distance between the two centers. If a boat
weighing 15,000 pounds shifted its center of buoyancy out three feet, the force applied by
the righting moment would be 45,000 pounds per foot, an impressive amount of power.
The farther away the center of buoyancy swings from the center of gravity, the harder the
righting moment works.
Material:
Houseboats are generally constructed with one of two materials: fiberglass or wood.
(Manufacturers build with metal like steel and aluminum, too, but such materials are less
common on houseboats because they tend to rust.) There are advantages to both, but
most houseboat buyers look for boats built with fiberglass. Fiberglass is often a popular
material in airplanes and sports cars because it's light and strong at the same time. It's
great for boats because it doesn't require much maintenance. It's also much easier to get a
fiberglass boat financed and insured because of the low risk of damage.
Regardless of the material, any houseboat requires a certain amount of maintenance. All
houseboats have through-hulls, or holes in the hull, that let outside water into inside
systems like toilets, showers and sinks. It's necessary to check these holes for any leaks
because extra water let into these systems will flood the interior and cause all sorts of
damage.
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Typical houseboat:
A houseboat is a floating structure designed to be used as a residence, often including
typical home amenities such as kitchens, bathrooms, and ample floor space. These
structures differ from boats designed for transportation or sport in that they are often
modified in ways that limit their ability to navigate water and are usually moored. Some
houseboats even lack motors and are designed only to float, not to move. It is possible to
live on a houseboat in the ocean, but the tide makes these houseboats move constantly,
so still waters or gentle rivers are generally preferred docking sites.
Construction:
The construction of a houseboat is largely dependent on where it is located. In many
countries, houseboats that resemble houses with windows, doors, and decks are the most
popular. Some locations have traditional houseboats with their own designs, which may
not have a direct connection with land housing styles in the area. Almost all houseboats
are built with stability in mind, often including broad bases to minimize movement. It is
important for a houseboat to be stable because, as a primary residence, it will often house
furniture and breakable objects that should not roll or move around.
In many locations, a houseboat is moored directly to a dock, allowing easy access to land.
Some houseboats are anchored in the middle of lakes or simply too far from land to jump,
and these must include a way of getting to and from shore. A smaller boat is usually
attached to the home for transportation. This smaller boat must have a place where it can
be kept on the shore when the houseboat's inhabitants are not at home.
There are also boats that function as residences that are not considered houseboats. For
instance, it is possible to live on a luxury yacht, but this is considered a different type of
boat. The identifying features of houseboats usually include limited mobility, although this
is actually a matter of use, not potential. In essence, a houseboat is a structure that is used
as a house rather than a boat, not a boat that is also a house.
While these boats are considered acceptable primary residences in many areas, they are
often also used as seasonal or holiday housing. Renting a houseboat may be a vacation in
itself, or it may be used to travel around on a river or lake. One of the most appealing
features of house boating is the potential for escape from the troubles of land, such as
work. Living on such a boat and bringing those troubles home may defeat this purpose.
For this reason, many people who use houseboats continue to keep a land home and use
the boat mainly for recreation.
Sources
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 Kokkranikal, Jithendran and Alison Morrison. "Entrepreneurship and sustainable tourism: the houseboats of
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oref=slogin
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Chapter # 7–Site Analysis
Pakistan coastline is washed by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea and its start from the
Iranian board to the Indus delta. The coastal zone included the rocky headlands, pocket
bays, lagoon best sea shore. Pakistan has a 1,046-kilometre (650 mi) coastline along the
Arabian Sea.
Beaches of Karachi:
Karachi is located in southern part of Pakistan on the coast of Arabian sea.
There are a lot of beaches in Karachi or outside Karachi central city. The well renowned
beaches are Hawks embayment, Sands Pit, Cape Mound, Sumyani, French Beach, Gadani,
Turtle beaches, Paradise Point. These beaches are best for swimming or expending
evenings in rented a hut which is accessible there. Every weak, more than 1.5 million
picnickers visit Karachi beaches and picnic points, including Sands Pit, Hawkesbay, French
Beach, Paradise Point, Cape Montes and Mubarak Village, covering approximately 40
kilometers of the popular beach front.
Data source: http://insider.pk/travel/photos-travel/the-beaches-of-karachi/
Site Selection Criteria:
 Site should be away from the main city and must be easily accessible by roads and
by sea.
 It should be large enough for the floating structure.
 It should be safe and sound from the security proposes point of view.
 Water of the ocean should be clear and non-polluted for underwater marine gallery
views.
 Sea animals and underwater nature should be there.
 Site should be developed according to the tourist point of view.
The Site:
Near Paradise point about 1km
Location & Description:
Paradise point is 55 km from the main city of Karachi. Paradise Point is a sandstone rock
promontory with a natural arch. The beach has attractions for families and tourists,
including beachside horse and camel rides, amusement parks, restaurants, and swimming
in the Arabian Sea.
Paradise Point is one of Karachi's most popular picnic spots. The solitary rock column in
the middle used to be connected to the main one but it fell a few years ago. The irony of
this natural 'collapse' makes its name 'Paradise Point' all the more ironic and symbolic for
Karachi.
OLD VIEW OF PARADISE POINT EXISTING VIEW OF PARADISE POINT
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By Road:
Paradise Point Beach is accessible through Mauripur Road from Karachi.
Reason to Choice This Site:
The KDA (Karachi development authority) needs to develop the land available next to
paradise point, Karachi.
Paradise point is yet the best picnic spot for the public. Hundreds of users go there every
week. While there are other activities in that area, there should be a beach resort which
should attract all kinds of people and generate income for the economy of Pakistan.
Providing the customers with the best leisure facilities which includes; a resort, it should
also accommodate villas with beautiful views in see. There should be top of the art
restaurants so that people should not mind coming there for a meal, with their families,
friends and colleagues. People who want to relax should come and live there and enjoy
the see, under water views, beach, the spa and other facilities. There should be water
activities for the people to enjoy their vacations.
Although this site is now more safe because Karachi nuclear power plant is working there
and which is most sensitive site so the security issue is less here and new maripur road is
constructed with road way direction boards which leads the tourist.
OCEANOGRAPHIC FEATURES:
Monsoon and Tidal Regimes:
The monsoon period that is during 5th April to 9th October is the time when tidal flows
extended to their maximum.
The mean higher high water is 8.8 feet. The mean lower water is about 1.4 feet.
Water Quality:
The water quality and the levels of pollution around the paradise point are very clean.
Even we can see the underwater things easily on this point. Reason is there is no pollution
around this point even there is no development around the paradise point. Industrial area
and city is far away to this point only Karachi nuclear power plant is just a half mile away to
the site and they are generating the energy through the sea water. So there is no need to
clean the water. There is no oil based pollution as well and even there is no need to handle
the waste water treatment.
Beach soil is brown sandy.
Climate
General:
The average temperature in Karachi, Pakistan is 25.6 °C (78 °F).
The range of average monthly temperatures is 11 °C.
The warmest average max/ high temperature is 33 °C (91 °F) in May & June.
The coolest average min/ low temperature is 13 °C (55 °F) in January.
Humidity Level:
The monthly average maximum humidity is recorded varies from 74-88% during May to
September and the monthly minimum average humidity varies from 27-52% during
October through March period. Humidity is usually highest at 5am.
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Rainfall:
Precipitation is Approximately 10 inches per annual but bulk of this occurs in monsoon
season.
Sunshine, Cloud Cover and Dust Storms:
Sunshine hours are the greatest during the months when there is little or no rainfall. So
sunshine is all around the year and weather is normally hot. Dusts are on occasional
feature and occur in the hot days before the rains of April and June.
Sea Surface Temperature:
The sea surface temperature around paradise point is normally 25~30 Co
Air temperature:
Air temperature at day time is usually from 23~40 Co
SOURCE: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY
Site Data:
SITE VIEW
SOURCE: GOOGLE EARTH
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Views from The Site:

KARACHI NUCLEAR
POWER PLANT
NEAR PARADISE POINT
ROCKY BEACH
CLEAN & WATER DEPTH

CLEAR WATER ROUND HALF KILO MILE
CORAL VIEW UNDERWATER PARKING VIEW OF PARADISE
SEA VIEW FROM BEACH
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NEW MAURI PUR ROAD
EROSION DUE TO WATER
Analysis:
Owner Ship Plan: Circulation:
Oceanography: Water pollution:
Major Land Feature: Access to site:
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Natural Wildlife Animals:
Conclusions:
Site is suitable for the floating design units. Temperature in day and night time is clam and
warm also which is ideal for the vacations. Maximum tide level is 8 feet which is mean
average so water should not be stable here there for fresh and clean water access is more
near to beach. And water sound should also have a great impact to the visitors. Site is safer
and easy to access form the main inner city.
Parking facility easily available on beach. Although site is rocky this is perfect for the
adventurous. Water depth is more than other site all around the year and suitable for the
floatation system. Tourist attraction to this site is more than the other hotspot points even
the business community is coming here on regular bases.
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Chapter # 8 – Design Concept, Considerations & Architectural Program
Design Concept:
Zoomorphism:
Zoomorphism is an emerging movement in building design, where buildings are inspired
by shapes of animals. An animal as inspiration for architects has been around for a long
time.
Zoomorphic architecture is a new wave of designs based upon animals. The animal may
stand as a symbol for the design, or the design may share elements of an animal in a more
functional manner.
Some examples below....
 Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava - Bird? Whale fin?
 Waterloo Eurostar terminal by Nicholas Grimshaw - Snake?
 TGV station at Lyon Saint-Exupéry - Wing?
The curator of Zoomorphic, Hugh Aldersey-Williams, said:

"Some of the most arresting and interesting architecture being designed today by the world's greatest architects is
inspired by animal forms, either in a very direct way or when architects borrow more subtly from the biological
world. Some of the architecture is whimsical and fantastic, but there is also a serious scientific impulse. As
architects learn more from the world of biology, they will be able to create buildings more in harmony with both the
natural and built environment."
I start thinking and take theme from marine creature and make it possible from abstract
shape, I choice my design concept from “fish” shape.
Due to floating architecture and which is near to underwater world it is wisely suitable.
I design my whole master plan in abstract and sinuous fish shape and attach floating units
with it. Fish is a very essential animal of underwater world and having a great impact on
nature.
Through this way I achieve an organic shape. Organic shape is necessary for design
because its marge my design into environment; all activities will be happen in the shape of
fish Skelton.
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CONCEPT
FORMATIONS
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Design Considerations:
-floating units should be pilot and pilot free and can be easily move anywhere on ocean.
-design form (shape) should be organic and should be Marge in environment.
-over all master plan should give an impact on site through form.
-focus on floating units and as well as on other relevant building.
-there should be an observatory for public use and also for lifeguard and it will also use as
a watching tower.
-through this way all floating units will be under observation.
-I will create under water walk way gallery for public use to experience the underwater
nature and marine life.
-new and unique idea to experience the underwater nature.
-new initiative to marine life experience for nature lovers.
- Individual swimming pool should be given to every villa.
-Family safety and privacy is first preference.
-I am focusing on passive leisure so i will create relaxing points to the guests in my design.
-Access to the villas and main building should be easy and visible.
-Pathways should be design unusual or in circular module but not in rigid and linear form.
-regular pathways and rigid form will create not a good impact hence circular pathways
will create a good impact on overall scenario to walk and enjoy.
-Floating units and main building welcome must have at least one permanent excess from
the land.
-it should not depend only by the means of boats.
-The permanent access must be a gangway bridge or similar structure.
-All pathways should be deigns with handrails.
-so that there is no chance of any risk and it may also be suitable for
children's and aged peoples.
-Parking facility should be given for both visitors and staff persons.
-drop off lane should be given near to main entrance and parking should be
near to the building.
-Emergency exits should be given in case of emergency.
-There should be first aid center.
-All possible and land base facilities must be given in resort gussets should be fell comfort
and enjoy their life with all basic land base facilities.
-Appropriate safety devices must be given with floating structure.
-Building should be safe and sound for family and guests.
-Full secure security and rescue system should be given.
-Life guards should be provided for there for safety purposes.
-watching tower
-life guard center
-rescue center
-Water waves are big issue there to handle wisely makes water waves breakers.
-To minimize the water pressure
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-protect the floating units from direct waves.

-protect the building from the sea harsh water.
-it is necessary to protect the building form the high tides.
-although don’t create hurdles to get the fresh water.
-water wave’s breaker could be in any form.
-although pontoon type structure will be preferable for this purpose.
All building materials used in floating building or any structure associated with the
floating building must be suitable for water conditions.
-which can bear the structural support.
-materials should be sustainable, durable, water proof.
And sustainable for against water waves.
- Villas should be strong enough to prevent from water waves and wind factor.
-materials can protect building from
-water waves,
-high tides
-wind pressure
-water proof
-floating unit’s level should be high enough from rough water level.
-plan pattern should be cell bud, zoomorphic, crystalline, and organic in form.
-it should represent a growth pattern rather than a closed unified irregular of future
expansion.
-utilities should be an issue to handle.
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Architecture Program
Architecture Program
Major Requirements:
Floating Family villas

Ultra Deluxe suites
Luxury suites
Welcome dome
Reception
Restaurants
Pakistani
Continental
Sea foods ….misc.
Marine gallery
Underwater walkway gallery for public
Club house
Spa and fitness center
Message center
Gym
Sauna
Entertainment zone
Imax Cinema
Observatory
Food courts and shopping centers
Outdoor Café, bar
Ship yard
Management and services

Front office
Accounting office
Executive office
Laundry
Housekeeping
Life guards
Floating units control area
Security offices
Services areas (back of house)
First aid
Employee’s area
Engineering &Mechanical area
Parking
Guests and staff for both
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Floating Family villas

Ultra Deluxe suites
Dining area 150sft
Kitchen 150sft
Formal sitting 600sft
Splash pool 150sft
Driving deck 200sft
Technical space 400sft
2 master beds/ attach bath 380x2 760sft
2 single beds/ attach bath 160x2 400sft
Engine space 700sft
Total 3500 sft
Overall Total 20x3500 70000sft
Luxury suites
Kitchen 100sft
Formal sitting/ dinning 500sft
Splash pool 120sft
2 master beds/ attach bath 300sft
Driving deck 200sft
Technical space 400sft
Engine space 600sft
Total =2000sft
Overall total 60x2000 =120000sft
Restaurants
Pakistan foods
250 seats @ 22 sft/ seat =5,500 sft
Kitchen area (30% to 50% of floor ratio)
250 seats @ 6 sft/ seat =1500 sft
Misc. (storage) =200 sft
Toilets = 200 sft
Total =7,400
Sea foods
200 seats@ 22 sft/ seat =4,400sft
200 seats @ 6 sft/ seat =1200 sft
Toilets = 200 sft
Total Total= 6000
sft
Continental foods
200 seats @ 22 sft/seat =4,400 sft
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200 seats @ 6 sft/seat =1200sft

Toilets = 200 sft
Total = 6000 sft
Overall Total =19400sft
Club house
Gym
Reception area =150sft
Main lounge =500 sft
Male gym =1000sft
Female gym =1000sft
Total =2650 sft
Sauna for male

Changing room =430 sft (0.8-2.0 qm/per)
Pre –cleanse and w.c’s =215 sft (0.3-0.5sqm/per)
Sauna =265 sft (0.5-0.6 qm/per)
Cooling room =645 sft (1.0-1.5 qm/per)
Rest room =265 sft (0.3-0.5 qm/per)
Total =1820 sft
Sauna for female

Changing room =430 sft (0.8-2.0 sqm/per)
Pre –cleanse and w.c’s =215 sft (0.3-0.5sqm/per)
Sauna =265 sft (0.5-0.6 sqm/per)
Cooling room =645 sft (1.0-1.5 sqm/per)
Rest room =265 sft (0.3-0.5 sqm/per)
Total =1820 sft
Spa and fitness center

Lobby =150sft
Lounge =500sft
Male aerobics room =800sft
Female aerobics room =800sft
Male salon =300sft
Female salon =300sft
Total =2850 sft
Massage room
Massage room male =3200 sft
Massage room female =3200 sft
Total =6400 sft
Overall total =15540 sft
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Welcome dome
Reception for guests =120 sft

Reception lobby =1200sft
Lounge =12sft/per guest =1200 sft
Toilets =400 sft
Circulation 30% =876sft
Overall Total =3796 sft
Parking
Guests and staff for both
For guests
Minimum 1 car for every 1 villa
Minimum car for every 800sft of floor area for food court and shops
Minimum 1 car for every 8 seats of restaurant
Total no. of cars 80+150+150+20=400 cars
80 cars for floating villas
150 cars for restaurant
20 cars for staff
150 cars for other areas
Total no. of bikes
Staff= 100 bikes
Club house and for other areas= 50 bikes
Total no. of bikes= 150 bikes
Marine gallery
Underwater walkway gallery for public
Entrance Reception lobby with information boards = 800sft
200 peoples @ 12 sft = 2400 sft
Toilets =300sft
Overall Total = 3950sft
Management and services

Front office
Main receeption =250sft
Assistant manager =180sft
Director of floating villas =350sft
Conference room =625sft
Total = 1355sft
Accounting office
Accounts manager =350sft
Cashier =225sft
Accounting staff area =400sft
Toilets and storage =300sft
Total = 1275 sft
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Executive office
General Manager of resorts =350 sft
Food & beverages =200sft
Computer staff room =400sft
Marketing & sales =225sft
Toilets and store =300sft
Total = 1475sft
Laundry
Solid linen room =150sft
Laundry = 180@ 7sft /per room = 1260sft
Laundry supervisor =150sft
Valet laundry =150sft
Supplies storage =125sft
Total = 1835 sft
Housekeeping
House keeper’s office =180sft
Assistant office =150sft
Supplies storage =125sft
Linen storage =500sft
Uniform issue/storage =250sft
Total = 1205 sft
Life guards
Head life guard office =250sft
Lecture room =800sft
Watching point = 40@ 18sft/per = 720 sft
Storage and toilets =300sft
Total = 2070sft
Floating units control area

Chief engineer’s floating unit =225sft
Computer and software office =1500sft
Engineers Pilots and watching tower =20@ 36 sft = 1300sft
Toilets =200sft
Total = 1970sft
First aid
Doctor room with assistant =500sft
Total = 500sft
Security offices
Security head office =200sft
CCTV room =40@16 sft = 640sft
Toilets =150sft
Total = 1170sft
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Engineering & Mechanical area

Chief engineer’s office =250sft
Floating unit repair area =1200sft
Mechanical plant =300sft
Emergency generator =1000sft
Boiler room =1800sft
Fuel storage =600sft
Air handling unit =1800sft
Carpentry shop =180sft
Plumping shop =180sft
Electric shop =180sft
Paint and varnish shop =180sft
Audio and visual repair shop =180sft
Key maker =80sft
Misc. storage =1200sft
Total = 9310 sft
Services (back of house)

Indoor storage
Dry and cold storage
Food and beverages storage =800 sft
Outdoor storage
Equipment’s and furniture storage =1200sft
Garbage storage
Wastage, trash and garbage =500sft
Total = 2500sft
Employee’s area:
No. of employees / shift = 0.5-0.8 sqm/ guest room = 80 employees / shifts
200 lockers for staff (male and female eq.) =3.23 sft/user=646 sft
Changing room for staff (male and female eq.) =300 sft
Toilets for staff (male and female eq.) =250 sft
Staff cafeteria =600 sft
Kitchen =30% of floor area ratio= 180sft
Training center and interviews =300sft
Total = 2276 sft
Overall Total = 27,656 sft
Entertainment zone
Imax Cinema
Theater for 200 peoples = 200@9 sft/per =1800sft
Entrance lobby =600sft
Toilets =300sft
Total = 2700 sft
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Observatory
Observatory tower for 200 peoples = 200 @16 sft/per = 3200 sft
Total = 4000 sft
Food courts and shopping centers

hops
Handicrafts shop = 300sft
Flower shop =300sft
Bakery =300sft
Books stall =180sft
Cloths and garments =300sft
Total = 1380 sft
Circulation 20% = 276 sft
Total = 1656sft
Outdoor Café, bar

Coffee shop
80 seats@12 sft/seat = 960sft
Kitchen area
80 seats @ 3sft/seat = 240 sft
Storage 10% of floor area ratio =24sft
Total = 954sft
Bar and cocktail lounge

24 seats @20 sft/seat = 900sft
Kitchen area
45 seats @1sft/seat = 45sft
Total = 945sft
Ship yard
20 boats and yacht’s = 50sft/per = 1000sft
Total = 1000sft
Overall Total = 11,255 sft
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Chapter#9 – References and Bibliography
Books:
Authors: Giancarlozema
Magazine Name: Architecture+ Design
Year of publication: Vol 2008
Publisher: Architecture+ Design publication
Magazine Name: Yacht Design
Year of publication: November december2008
Publisher: unknown
Magazine Name: Rondo
Year of publication: 12 august 2005
Publisher: unknown
Authors: Ernst Neufert

Book Name: Architects’ Data
Year of publication: ------
Publisher: Granada Publishing
Ppt On Resorts By “Kraus”
Internet References:
-Leisure and Recreational
Http://Www.Differencebetween.Com/Difference-Between-Leisure-And-Vs-
Recreation/#Ixzz2ccntk9pi
-Resorts History
Http://Www.Bizymoms.Com/Besthotels/History-Of-Resorts.Html
Amphibious 1000 Qatar:
Http://Www.Blessthisstuff.Com/Stuff/Culture/Travel/Amphibious-1000-Floating-Resort-Qatar/
Http://Inhabitat.Com/Qatars-Artificial-Floating-Resort-Island-Represents-Best-And-Worst-In-
Sustainable-Development/
Http://Architectism.Com/Amphibious-1000-Qatars-Floating-Island-Resort/Amphibious-1000-
Qatar-8/
Http://Www.Okeanosgroup.Com/Blog/Uncategorized/New-Qatar-Seaside-Resort-Design-Has-
Murky-Future/
Http://Www.Giancarlozema.Com/
OME Floating Islands:
Http://Architectism.Com/Floating-Island-Home-Concept-In-Dubai-Ome/
Http://Architectism.Com/Floating-Island-Home-Concept-In-Dubai-Ome/
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Http://Www.Digitaltrends.Com/International/Floating-Island-To-Save-The-
World/#Ixzz2bcpgpwyh
Solar Floating Resorts:
Http://Futuristicnews.Com/Resort-Of-The-Future-Solar-Floating-Resort-2/
Http://Www.Tuvie.Com/Solar-Floating-Resort-Sfr-Perfect-Getaway-Resort-By-Michele-
Puzzolante/
Golden Palm Tree Resorts:
Http://Www.Overwaterbungalows.Net/Golden-Palm-Tree-Resort-Spa-Malaysia
Last Resorts:
Http://Www.Euinfrastructure.Com/News/Last-Resort-Floating-Homes/
Pontoon Architecture:
Http://Www.Faqs.Org/Patents/App/20090217855
Jelly Fish Suites:
Http://Www.Oobject.Com/Crazy-Floating-Buildings/Jelly-Fish-45-Habitat/1713/
Http://Www.Sub-Find.Com/Jellyfish.Htm
Karachi Beaches:
Http://Insider.Pk/Travel/Photos-Travel/The-Beaches-Of-Karachi/
Utilities of floating houses:
http://marketinggoon.wordpress.com/2008/12/31/floating-home-faq-what-about-utilities/
http://www.nachi.org/inspecting-floating-homes.htm
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Thesis Report | Floating Leisure’s

Thesis Report Submitted To The

Internal Advisor: Dr. Mehmood Hussain

“Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container”

Thanks To ALLAH for everything.

And to PUCAD for an experience of a lifetime......

Chapter# 1 – Introduction to the Project

Chapter# 02 – Data about Project

Chapter# 03 - Case Studies

Chapter #4 – Research Aspect

Floating Architecture ---- 23

Mega Float ---- 24

Chapter #5 – Case Studies (Research Aspect)

Chapter # 6–Technical Data

Types of Floating Homes ---- 34

Chapter # 7–Site Analysis

The Site ---- 43

Chapter #8 – Design Concept, Considerations & Architectural Program

Design Concept ---- 49

Chapter#9 – References and Bibliography

Books and references ---- 60

Chapter# 1 – Introduction to the Project

Project Feasibility & Importance:

Chapter# 02 – Data about Project

The Evolution of Leisure from Past to Present:

Pre Classic Age:

Need for leisure and recreation:

What Are Resorts?

Different Eras of Resort History:

Chapter# 03 - Case Studies

Amphibious 1000 Qatar Resorts:

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

JELLY FISH SUITES VIEWS

PLAN (UNDER WATER LAND USE)

PLAN (ON GROUND LAND USE)

(Images source: http://www.architecturenewsplus.com/projects/2056)

Environmental friendly design:

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

(Images and data source: http://futuristicnews.com/resort-of-the-future-solar-floating-resort-2/)

Architect: RAFAA architecture

Chapter #4 – Research Aspect

CONCEPTUAL FLOATING UNITS

Components of a VLFS (Mega-Float)

FLOATING ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLES

If we are on boat and want to remain inside the

On a large ship like an ocean liner or tanker, the

A boat is said to "heel" (no not the one on your

What kind of structure do I need?

How concrete float on water:

Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle

Chapter #5 – Case Studies (Research Aspect)

JELLY FISH SUIT NIGHT VIEW

Technical Characteristics Jelly-fish 45

Images and data source: http://www.sub-find.com/jellyfish.htm

Ome Floating Island Home

GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

(Images and data source: http://architectism.com/floating-island-home-concept-in-dubai-ome/)

Chapter # 6–Technical Data

Difference between the House Boats and Floating Houses:

How Houseboats Work?

There are two basic categories of houseboats: