Why Innovate?

What is driving us to innovate using floating homes?

Learn about the unique challenges we face from many different sources.

Why Floating Homes?

There are many reasons why floating homes make sense.

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12 Reasons Why Floating Homes Make Sense

Floating Neigbourhood in The Netherlands

Floating Community of 46 households in The Netherlands: Schoonschip

Resilience by Design: Designed for durability, our homes are built to resist flooding, rising sea levels, wildfires and earthquakes.

Sustainable Living: Our eco-conscious approach includes solar energy, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable materials to minimize our carbon footprint.

Peaceful, Private, and Secure: We prioritize tranquility and privacy, providing a safe and secure living environment

Private Floating Community of 100+ floating houses located in Ijburg ,The Netherlands

Habitat Enhancement: We're dedicated to marine life conservation, integrating artificial reefs and bird-friendly green roofs within our designs.

Waterfront Serenity: Residents enjoy abundant natural light and panoramic views, with seamless access to tranquil communal waterfront spaces.

Shared Prosperity through Amenities: Luxurious communal amenities like rooftop gardens and floating parks enhance the living experience beyond the private space.

Floating home in Germany. Self-sufficient life on the water autartec®

Biophilic Integration: Nature is integrated into our living spaces, promoting biodiversity, air quality, and natural insulation.

Smart Spatial Design: Intelligent use of space ensures functionality and adaptability, making the most out of compact living.

Accessible Affluence: Our designs combine thoughtful architecture with quality finishes, offering affordable luxury and accessibility to amenities.

Private Floating Community of 27 houses in The Netherlands

Thriving Community Connection: Our floating homes foster a close-knit community where residents actively participate and connect, turning shared spaces into a collective home.

Thriving Community Connection: Our floating homes foster a close-knit community where residents actively participate and connect, turning shared spaces into a collective home.

Seamless Connectivity: The strategic location ensures easy access to transportation, linking residents smoothly to urban life.

Why Innovate?

Purpose

  • California aims to create over 2.5 million homes in 8 years, with a minimum of one million for lower-income households. This is double the previous cycle's target, with reforms to ensure actual construction.

  • The state faces a housing affordability & homelessness crisis. Urgent action is required to support low-income individuals and those at risk or experiencing homelessness. Collaboration is vital for resolution.

  • The State seeks innovative solutions for the housing crisis. The Statewide Housing Plan will iteratively track progress, identify challenges, and celebrate successes, calling for public participation

Requirements

  • Navigating complex, extensive regulations from multiple authorities and acquiring development rights with city/county cooperation are key political and legal hurdles.

  • Environmental Impact Reports for CEQA compliance & innovative marine-human habitat solutions are required. Adapting building codes & negotiating stakeholder policies need intensive collaboration.

  • Leveraging global technical advancements in construction and design is key. A non-profit structure maximizes funding sources, while innovative mortgage and insurance solutions are essential for future residents.

Improvements

  • Each project could provide hundreds of state-of-the-art units, featuring detached single-family, duplex homes and co-housing facilities with up to three bedrooms, roof decks, submerged lower stories, private docks, and a focus on energy efficiency.

  • The access corridor should integrate jetties, piers, boat slips, parking, roadways, utility connections, and public pathways with re-wilded wetlands, serving as a public green space and buffer zone.

  • Comprising existing land infrastructure and new elements like transportation hubs and commercial buildings on buoyant foundations, serving residents & visitors, but developed by private entities.