22-12-2020, 12:49 PM
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Re: Inverse Applications
Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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On a slightly related theme, why do people build cities in areas known to have frequent earthquakes, and then complain when an earthquake destroys their house or roads?Also, in areas prone to floods, why don't people build large houseboats which would be able to float, rather than houses which rest on the ground? They could pretty much look the same and have the same amenities.
They gave planning permission & built houses on them.
Now, whenever there is a high tide, guess what?
Yes, the houses flood!
Good thinking, planners (planers?)
22-12-2020, 12:52 PM
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Re: Inverse Applications
Originally Posted by Tedc
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There are Flood Planes, on the Thames, near Reading.They gave planning permission & built houses on them.
Now, whenever there is a high tide, guess what?
Yes, the houses flood!
Good thinking, planners (planers?)
22-12-2020, 01:50 PM
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Re: Inverse Applications
Originally Posted by Dextrous63
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Is it really beyond the wit of mankind to build houses that float?
However, some tribes do actually live on floating islands, but you don't see many on the forum.....And they defecate in the river......errrrrgh!
22-12-2020, 01:54 PM
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Re: Inverse Applications
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Wiring it up to the grid might be a problem Dex, and then there is the sewage, gas and fresh water to consider....However, some tribes do actually live on floating islands, but you don't see many on the forum.....And they defecate in the river......errrrrgh!
22-12-2020, 01:57 PM
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Re: Inverse Applications
Originally Posted by The Artful Todger
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Lots of houses built on piles in Holland and elsewhere.
22-12-2020, 03:23 PM
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Re: Inverse Applications
Originally Posted by Tedc
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There are Flood Planes, on the Thames, near Reading.They gave planning permission & built houses on them.
Now, whenever there is a high tide, guess what?
Yes, the houses flood!
Good thinking, planners (planers?)
Donkeyman!😀😀
22-12-2020, 03:27 PM
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Re: Inverse Applications
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Wiring it up to the grid might be a problem Dex, and then there is the sewage, gas and fresh water to consider....However, some tribes do actually live on floating islands, but you don't see many on the forum.....And they defecate in the river......errrrrgh!
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