Architecture on the water has changed from a fringe niche
market into an increasingly popular sector. Catalyst is the risk of
rising water levels accompanied by storms and floods as part of the
climate change and the unforeseen effects of urbanization. Expanding the
habitable areas to beyond the waterfront is an efficient and exciting
way to bring extra flexibility to the planet’s inhabited spaces.
Floating
constructions enlarge the built environment while making it more
livable and sustainable. Apart from the long tradition of floating
residential architecture, buildings of all types are being erected on
water today. The selection of projects in this volume provides an
insightful overview of the multitude of concepts in this new field of
design.
