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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Life on water must be great, but admittedly, it's not for everyone – and not just because of the high costs it entails. For those not eager to move too far from terra firma, there's always the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Living on the water is not for everyone. There’s no garage for your car. Your home will be 10 feet from your neighbors. You’ll need to carry groceries as much as a quarter-mile down a long dock. And ...

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

Three unusual floating homes are on sale in Canary Wharf, east London. They have two bedrooms, a bathroom, a mini-kitchen and a living room. The houses are docked alongside houseboats and barges in a ...