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Back in 2019, we reported on the incredible US$5.5 million Arkup floating home, which features a hydraulic system that raises it above the waves. The firm has now revealed the Arkup 50, which is similar, but comes with some notable changes and starts a… Continue reading Futuristic floating home uses its sea legs to rise above the waves
We previously reported on Crossboundaries’ huge Shenzhen rooftop park and now the firm has completed a project on the total opposite end of the size scale. Named the Fàng Sōng, the houseboat is powered by a solar-panel setup and features a space-saving… Continue reading Solar-powered houseboat floats benefits of tiny house design
With its insulating properties and ability to be produced sustainably, cork can be a superb building material, as evidenced by projects like the Ecocubo. The Float by Rotterdam’s Studio RAP is another excellent example of the benefits of cork and offer… Continue reading Green-roofed floating home pops a cork for sustainability
When you first see the Z-Triton 2.0 you may find yourself wondering whether this strange-looking vehicle is a boat, a trike, or some kind of micro-shelter – and it’s a yes to all three. After first being unveiled as a prototype back in 2020, Z-Triton d… Continue reading One-of-a-kind amphibious camper-trike hits pre-order stage
Dutch architectural studio i29 has recently completed a striking eco-friendly floating home, as part of the Schoonschip floating village in Amsterdam. The unique floating community was conceived by spatial design studio Space&Matter and boasts a collec… Continue reading Europe’s most sustainable floating village gets striking new addition
What do you get when you cross a camping trailer, a tricycle, and a boat? Well, if you’re Latvian design start-up Zeltini, you end up with the Z-Triton, which is currently in the prototype stage and sleeps two people … and a small dog.Continue Readin… Continue reading Offbeat micro-camper cycles on land, floats on water