# Floating Bridges This Floating Bridge is Located at the Ravelijn Fortress in the Netherlands By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bridge References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ravelijn-floating-ridge/33455/) & [ro-ad.org](http://ro-ad.org/) This floating bridge in the Netherlands provides access to and from the Ravelijn fortress-island. The bridge doesn't rise above a body of water like regular bridges, but instead floats on the water. The floating bridge is made of Accoya, a specially [modified and treated wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house) that is highly suitable for outdoor applications thanks to its durability. The material is also resistant to fungal decay and the swelling and shrinkage that can result from contact with water. The decking floats on the water with the help of air-filled polyethylene pipes. The bridge is designed to be easily disassembled, meaning it can be maintained and repaired with ease and can even be moved to the side of the water when not in use. The bridge took 3 months to build and is designed to last for at least 25 years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Floating Structures:** The use of floating structures provides innovative solutions for water crossings and access to remote areas. - **Sustainable Materials:** The development and use of durable and eco-friendly materials like Accoya contribute to sustainable construction practices. - **Modular Design:** The adoption of modular design in floating bridges enables easy disassembly, maintenance, and repositioning, offering flexibility and cost-saving opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the integration of floating structures and sustainable materials to expand their capabilities, particularly in coastal and water-based projects. - **Tourism and Recreation:** The tourism and recreation industry can leverage floating structures to create unique attractions and experiences in coastal areas, lakes, and other natural environments. - **Infrastructure Development:** Infrastructure developers can benefit from modular design and floating structures to improve transportation networks, especially in areas with challenging terrain or limited land availability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weathering Steel Rolling Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cody-dock.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Repurposed Brick Public Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-public-furniture.md)