Texas Tech University

2025 Texas ASLA Honor Award
Irrawaddy Adapting to Nature

Designer:  Han Khaing


The Irrawaddy River, often referred to as Myanmar's lifeline, is sustained by the melting glaciers of Tibet and swells with the monsoon rains. However, seasonal flooding often causes severe destruction, resulting in loss of life, displacing tens of thousands, and damaging important cultural and historical sites along its banks. To address these challenges, the design proposal includes:

1) Rooms for the River
2) Mangrove Restoration in the Delta Region
3) Affordable Floating Houses Design