The team at Baca Architects found an innovative way to reduce flooding in residences with the design of a river home called Formosa located on the River Thames. The house's foundations are made out of a series of docks that cleverly protect the home from rising tides and potential flooding that is common in the area. In lieu of the home's design, the house is able to float on water offering a luxurious living space that stays dry even as the river naturally changes.
The River Thames is known for changing banks often, creating an unpredictable contrasting level in water heights. To avoid the shift in water damaging the home, Baca Architects structured the Formosa to be build overtop of separate dock foundations. This allows the house to float and move accordingly to the changing tide, while staying dry.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Floating Homes
- The trend of building homes that can float on water presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction and real estate industries.
- Flood-resistant Architecture
- The trend of designing buildings with flood-resistant features opens up opportunities for innovation in architecture and urban planning.
- Adaptable Foundations
- The trend of using adaptable foundations, such as docks, to withstand changing water levels creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the construction industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Construction
- The construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in building floating homes and incorporating flood-resistant features.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of floating homes by developing unique waterfront properties that can adapt to changing water levels.
- Architecture
- Architects can embrace the trend of flood-resistant architecture to create innovative designs that protect against flooding while providing functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
