Waterfront property certainly has its appeal. Access to the river, lake or ocean can provide endless enjoyment, especially if you're a person who likes getting out on the water. But have you ...

A flood-prone commune in Quang Tri province has found an ingenious way to live with rising waters - floating houses that rise ...

Floathouzz floating homes are stable, with minimal rocking due to their flat, square construction and windows and living spaces that face open water.

Swapping a brick-and-mortar home for life on a houseboat is a bold decision to make. While some make the switch on a whim and give in to the allure of the beautiful sunsets on the water, the solitude ...

In the context of climate change, natural calamities and rising sea levels, coastal communities are more or less stranded. Manila-based architecture firm Dada Design has an idea for a housing solution ...

Whether amphibious or over water, floating houses have the potential to resist sea-level rise. Floating houses cost 8-16 percent more than land-based structures. Floating houses can help revitalize ...

Living on the water might seem like an idyllic existence: Dining on a dock, sightseeing from a lofty perch and sleeping in a bed inside a gently swaying floating house. After sinking during the ...

For homebuyers with a special affection for life on the water—and an insistence on creature comforts—floating homes check a lot of boxes. These unique dwellings offer a permanent, water-based ...

When a heavy storm hit in October, residents of the floating community of Schoonschip in Amsterdam had little doubt they could ride it out. They tied up their bikes and outdoor benches, checked in ...

By combining technical ingenuity and comfort, The Float House challenges preconceptions of canal living and offers a ...