Solar-powered houseboat floats benefits of tiny house design

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

Green-roofed floating home pops a cork for sustainability

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

One-of-a-kind amphibious camper-trike hits pre-order stage

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

Europe’s most sustainable floating village gets striking new addition

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

Offbeat micro-camper cycles on land, floats on water

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