I saw this news a few days ago but didn’t put it up until I figured out if it was connected to Make It Right or not – and it is!
Meet the FLOAT house, created by architect Thom Mayne and built at the UCLA campus. This 1,000 square foot house was created based on a design that has apparently been used in the Netherlands, but this is the first time that a FLOAT house has been built in the US.
Yes, this house actually floats. It does so thanks to the bottom of the house, which is a high-performance chassis made from polystyrene foam coated in glass fiber-reinforced concrete. It houses the essential equipment to supply power, water and fresh air. It’s not a good idea for residents to remain inside during a hurricane or flood, but the fact that this house actually floats will allow it to survive a flood and for residents who own the homes to be able to move back in within just a few days.
But it not only floats, it has all of the great energy efficient and “green” items that the other homes that Make It Right are building, including solar panels and a roof that is angled to catch rain water. And believe it or not, if mass produced, Mayne says that the homes can sell for $150,000, which is extremely inexpensive, especially since the home floats and has so many wonderful efficient features!
Make It Right is doing amazing things for New Orleans, and is actually even making me try to figure out how my husband and I can make our home more energy efficient!
Here’s a video about the home – enjoy!
Randi, what a wonderful concept. So proud of Brad. Between him and Angie they do so much good for so many.