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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Most houses for sale at close to $2 million don’t float on the Willamette River. This one does: A platform with a two-story dwelling plus a small second home, spanning two moorage spots at the ...

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 ...

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 ...