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FIGURE 14.23
Schematic drawings of functionality of houses during low and high water
levels.
April
July
October
FIGURE 14.24
Water and land access from stilted and floating houses in relation to sea-
sonal fluctuations in water level.
Additions to existing structure often made
from cheaper materials (e.g. thatch),
and used for seasonal/daytime activities
Separate components to house typically
include toilet and floating gardens.
Some just put a roof over a bigger boat,
using the platform, instead, for work activities.
FIGURE 14.25
Building typologies in Chong Khneas.
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