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Figure 12: Building hydro-energy turbines, 3Ds Max Render

As shown in above figure (Fig.12), turbines will be placed on the first floor base, 2 per block, and
6 turbines for 6 shelters. Each turbine will supply energy to one residential shelter. This source of
energy will be useful in emergency cases, such as during floods. On regular basis during floods
in Philippines, electricity is cut or disconnected due to wire damages or for safety guide. Using
hydro-energy turbine, residents will not worry about any safety issues; instead, energy will be
sufficient in a larger scale during flood emergency.
AFFS HPRE - Type B
“VIVACE” an approved invention system produced by the University of Michigan researchers in
2009, and used as a power generator in slow water moving currents deep in both ocean and river waters. VIVACE does not depend of any type of turbines, dams or waves, and it is believed to
be more environmentally friendly than that other sources. The machine imitates the strategy of
school of fish, and pops a cylinder in the bottom of the river, across the direction of water current,
the cylinder moves will cause the water to move above and below the cylinder, resulting in particle vibration, which are captured by the machine.

Figure 13: VIVACE machine, invention by University of Michigan (video capture) (University of Michigan 2009)
Because of the Philippines islands’ nature, the cities are surrounded by seawater from all sides,
and river lines cutting the islands. VIVACE will be installed deep in rivers or sea grounds, connected to battery generators that will directly connect to building battery, and to generate permanent
energy supply for the residences; proposing sufficient amount of energy for residents to use on
a daily basis.
Overall, AFFS will focus on illustrating a sustainable building sample that can work in presence
and absence of floods, highlighting two major points; (1) protecting structure and residences of
flood casual damages, and (2) generating energy from water and protecting Philippines future
residents with a permanent source of energy. AFFS will help proposing a better and a more sus-

Sustainable solutions for the Philippines built environment due to natural disasters

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