# Floating Sustainable Housing The Freedom Cove British Columbia House Resides on the Ocean By M | Published 2016-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-columbia-house References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/this-floating-home-is-totally-off-the-grid-232876) & [mindbodygreen](http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20868/this-couple-spent-decades-building-their-own-self-sustaining-island.html) The Freedom Cove is a British Columbia House that is entirely sustainable with a dwelling that [floats on top of the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat). The abode is fashioned out of [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) and includes several different units that come together to form a house that offers an art gallery, lighthouse and even a series of greenhouses. The unit is entirely self-sustaining and eco-friendly to suit the landscape of the area. British Columbia is well-known for its mountainous landscape, forests and vast coastal property and this home designed by Wayne Adams is an ideal example of how [waterfront property](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio) can be converted into residential space. The home works conscientiously with the environment using recycled components, docks and green space to create a liveable space for Adams and his partner to live annually in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Floating Sustainable Housing:** As floating home designs gain popularity, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction and real estate industries to develop and market affordable and sustainable options for those seeking alternative housing solutions. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** With the rise of sustainable living, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the materials and construction industries to develop cost-effective and eco-friendly building materials that reduce carbon footprint and waste, while maintaining structural integrity. - **Modularity in Residential Space:** As the demand for versatile and compact residential space increases, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture and design industries to develop modular, mobile, and scalable living solutions that can function off-grid and on water or land. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can take a disruptive innovation opportunity in designing, building, and marketing affordable floating homes that are sustainable and off-the-grid. - **Real Estate Industry:** The real estate industry can leverage the disruptive innovation opportunity in developing and promoting eco-friendly waterfront properties that offer a self-sufficient and unique living experience for homebuyers. - **Design Industry:** The design industry can exploit the disruptive innovation opportunity in creating modular, scalable, and resilient living spaces that maximize function and aesthetic appeal, while minimizing environmental impact and resource consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Coastal Forest Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openspace-architecture.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md)