Floating Homes

In recent years, we've seen an increase in the amount of destruction caused by hurricanes, floods, and tsunamis. It's been a very personal experience for some who have lost their homes. To others it's been shocking and eye opening experience, having seen footage of these catastrophes online.

A big focus when rebuilding these areas is to ensure that houses are built to withstand such disasters. One of the trends to come out of this is the floating house idea. It's a new and innovative concept that can potentially save the homes of thousands of families. The idea behind this new way of construction is that the house can lift its foundation and stay buoyant until the natural disaster subsides. It's still in the preliminary stages of development, with only a few working designs at the moment. However, if we continue to see a rise in the number of these natural disasters, we are sure to see this trend take off! The houses boast an unchanged standard of living, while increasing peace of mind to those who live in flood and hurricane prone areas.

Check out this on-lake house!

Or how about this whole complex of floating homes?

What do you think? Would you want to live on the water? Think you might get sea sick? Let us know in the comments below!

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