# Flood Adaptive Accommodations Waterstudio Designs By Chris Skleryk | Published 2008-02-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flood-adaptive-accommodations-waterstudio-designs41 References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/02/dutch_homebuild.php) & [waterstudio.nl](http://www.waterstudio.nl/) If you live in a place with a high possibility of being submerged under water and frequent floods, it only make sense to move away from conventional architecture and design when it comes to home building. Rather you would need something that would be able to withstand this force or nature, so why not make it float. Waterstudio, an architecture firm from the Netherlands has done just that. With help from the Dutch government the firm will be building houses on the banks of the Mass River in Massbommel. The house design works in that when water levels rise, as does the sealed foundation, and voila! You have a [floating home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home) with a magnificent water front view. Waterstudios is also working on other projects that would benefit [multi-storey complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse), villas, gardens and a [floating/rotating hotel in Dubai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flood-resistant Architecture:** Opportunity to develop innovative building designs that can withstand flooding and rising water levels, providing safety and protection for residents. - **Floating Homes:** Potential for designing and constructing homes that can float on water, offering an alternative housing solution for flood-prone areas. - **Adaptive Infrastructure:** Opportunity to create adaptable and flexible infrastructure that can respond to changing environmental conditions, such as rising water levels and floods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore new techniques and materials to develop flood-resistant structures and floating homes. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can tap into the demand for flood-resistant and floating homes, creating unique housing options for consumers in flood-prone areas. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can consider incorporating floating and rotating designs, offering guests a unique and memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Flood-Mitigating Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushijima-architects.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Floating Canopy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holocene-house.md) - [Flax Fiber Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-nomad.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md)