Extreme houseboating? Is that possible? If this concept from SchwimmHausBoot gets built, it could be.
The featured design is the Silberfisch and is attempting to tackle overcrowding in waterfront urban areas. Using the waterways as living space makes great sense. When global warming raises the ocean levels a few feet, we all may be clamoring for this kind of living.
The interior and furniture concepts were created by Confused Direction Designers.
Implications - Consumers are looking to inject an element of luxury into all aspects of their lives. Products featuring a prestigious aspect are appealing to those who want to feel exclusivity in all of their purchases. In order to appeal to a wider audience, companies could focus on this when coming out with new items.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Houseboat Living
- Using the waterways as living space.
- Eco-friendly Architecture
- Living on water as a solution for future rising sea levels.
- Luxury Products
- Consumers are looking for luxury in all aspects of their lives.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Real Estate
- Innovative design concepts for future waterfront urban living.
- Home Decor
- New furniture concepts for smaller living spaces.
- Architecture
- Designing floating habitats as a future solution for global warming.
