"As land becomes increasingly scarce, floating homes offer a sustainable and affordable option. Living on water is no longer a dream; it's a strategic response to environmental challenges, providing safe and resilient housing solutions with the unique experience of life on the water."
BAFH
Welcome to Bay Area Floating Homes, Inc.
Bay Area Floating Homes, Inc. is a non-profit, public benefit corporation committed to manifesting something that we believe can be a radical and revolutionary approach to how humans inhabit our planet.
Comprised of architects, engineers, builders, small business owners, and urban ecologists, we are confident in our mission to provide buoyant habitat solutions to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Our Goals
Our purpose is to provide buoyant habitat solutions to the greater San Francisco Bay area. To ensure we stay focused and on target, a handful of goals have been established to guide all our decision-making.
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Affordability
Increase affordable housing to meet the 2031 California State Housing Plan requirements
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Improve
Improve natural ecosystems in bay waters and current and future floodplain areas.
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Revitalize
Revitalization of existing shoreline communities’ infrastructural connectivity.
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Social
Improve social amenities, welfare, and well-being of shoreline communities.
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Buildability
Extend buildability to sea-level rise-prone and seismic-prone communities.
Join Us in Shaping the Future:
From ancient floating communities to modern-day innovations, living on water has been a cherished aspiration. Today, we are making it a reality in the Bay Area. Join us in this bold endeavor to redefine urban living, supported by state initiatives and a community committed to sustainable development.
Coastal cities are under immense pressure to accommodate growing populations, and the housing sector is at the forefront of this challenge:
Urgent Housing Need: California is under immense pressure to address housing shortages, with projections indicating the need for 2.5 million new homes by 2031 to meet growing demands.
Higher Costs: The construction of housing in these areas faces significant hurdles including limited available land, elevated material costs, and labor constraints, making building more expensive.
Legislative Response: Recognizing these challenges, the California legislature in 2022 called for bold measures to address housing affordability and homelessness, urging innovative solutions and streamlined processes to expedite development.
Our Sponsors & Supporters
At Bay Area Floating Homes Inc., we are grateful for the invaluable support from our partners who share our vision for innovative and sustainable urban living. Below, we proudly showcase the logos of the companies that have contributed to our mission.
Institut für Schwimmende Bauten
Cottbus, Germany
Bartels & Vedder
Amersfoort, NL
Space&Matter
Amsterdam, NL
International Marine Floatation Systems, Ltd.
BC, Canada
Bio Studio San
Rafael, CA, USA
De Jong Construction
Sonoma, CA, USA
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