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- Czech Republics first 3D-printed floating home will take just 48 hours to build Sat, 13 Jun 20, 12:30amThe first 3D-printed house in Czech Republic is scheduled for completion by the end of June 2020. Not only will the project, called Prvok, only take about 48 hours to build, but this floating home will also set an example...
- Peaceful floating villa in Australia runs on solar energy Sat, 2 May 20, 1:30amAustralian architect Chuck Anderson has created a beautiful, solar-powered floating villa that has us dreaming of brighter days. Anchored just north of Sydney’s Palm Beach, the Lilypad is meant for those travelers who are...
- Offshore oil platforms are reimagined as self-sustaining homes Tue, 24 Mar 20, 4:30amAs the world looks for sustainable housing solutions to meet the needs of a burgeoning population, Paris-based design firm XTU Architects has unveiled a conceptual design that would convert old oil platforms into plant-covered...
- Incredible net-zero floating home cleans the water around it Mon, 5 Feb 18, 9:16pmWhat if a home could improve the environment around it? That’s the question architect Michelle Lanker of Lanker Design LLC and her ecologist husband Bill Bloxom put to the test when they designed their new getaway—a floating...
- Rusting 1950s cargo ship transformed into a stunning modern floating home Fri, 27 Oct 17, 4:49amYacht construction and house building fabulously come together in this conversion project that turned a 1957 cargo ship into a modern floating home in Amsterdam...
- Coal barge in London converted into a sophisticated floating home Fri, 15 Sep 17, 7:37amA 1924 barge in London has been transformed into an amazing floating home. The historic Humber Keel cargo boat now functions as a comfortable two-bedroom home with two baths, open living space and terrace views. The restored...
- Solar-powered floating home in Portugal generates a year's worth of energy in just six months Mon, 30 May 16, 1:00amFriday offers four different models for Floatwing, each providing different levels of autonomy depending on the type of installed equipment. The best-outfitted Floatwing is for off-grid applications and relies on solar energy,...
- Floating prefab homes overlook gorgeous river views in Thailand Wed, 4 Nov 15, 1:00amThough Kanchanaburi is already famous for its floating houses, the X-Float stands out from its predecessors with its distinct design that blends a contemporary aesthetic with vernacular influences...
- Solar-powered floating home in Portugal generates a year’s worth of energy in just six months Wed, 21 Oct 15, 1:20amFriday offers four different models for Floatwing, each providing different levels of autonomy depending on the type of installed equipment. The best-outfitted Floatwing is for off-grid applications and relies on solar energy,...
- +31 Architects’ tranquil new houseboat is moored on Amsterdam’s Amstel River Sat, 17 Oct 15, 4:00am+31 Architects' latest houseboat floats very close to an earlier project from the studio, the Watervilla De Omval. Its sliding floor-to-ceiling doors open out to a moored floating terrace of the same width, while three...
- Floating solar-powered Waternest eco-home is nearly 100% recyclable Fri, 6 Mar 15, 4:50amThe 100-square-foot floating pod-shaped home measures 12 meters in diameter and 4 meters tall. Its curved body is constructed from recycled glued laminated timber and a recycled aluminum hull. The rounded wooden roof is topped...
- Adorable solar-powered floating eco-home is nearly 100% recyclable Fri, 6 Mar 15, 2:30amThe 100-square-foot floating pod-shaped home measures 12 meters in diameter and 4 meters tall. Its curved body is constructed from recycled glued laminated timber and a recycled aluminum hull. The rounded wooden roof is topped...
- Le Grand Plateau House Peeks Out Elegantly Over Quebec Lake Tue, 2 Sep 14, 1:00amThe unique location of the home, along with its height, offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. For optimal viewing from every angle, the architects built a wrap-around terrace that covers the entire roof, giving...
- Olle Lundberg Transformed a Salvaged Ferry Boat into a Dynamic Live/Work Space Fri, 18 Jul 14, 2:30amHave you ever wished that you could trade your apartment & crappy office space for a floating live/work houseboat in the San Francisco Bay? I know I have...
- Olle Lundberg’s Ferry Home: A Stunning Residence Created from Salvaged Materials Fri, 18 Jul 14, 2:30amHave you ever wished that you could trade your apartment & crappy office space for a floating live/work houseboat in the San Francisco Bay? I know I have...