Floating Homes
Rethinking How We Live on the Water
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Pub Date Mar 9 2027 | Archive Date Mar 8 2027
Chronicle Books | Princeton Architectural Press
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Description
A stunning look at the beauty, creativity, and appeal of living on the water: From sleek modern houseboats and converted vessels to multi-level floating retreats surrounded by nature, Floating Homes showcases nineteen extraordinary residences that challenge conventional ideas of home and modern living.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, this inspiring volume explores how architects, designers, and homeowners are embracing waterborne living through sustainable design and a deep connection to the natural world.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Remarkable floating homes in California, London, Vancouver, Copenhagen, and beyond
- Striking architecture and cozy, light-filled interiors designed for life on the water
- Essays exploring the past, present, and future of floating living
- Insights into sustainability, downsizing, digital nomadism, and climate-conscious design
- More than 100 full-color photographs of beautifully designed floating homes and houseboats
Perfect for architecture lovers, travelers, design enthusiasts, and dreamers alike, Floating Homes offers a captivating glimpse into an increasingly relevant and imaginative way of living.
- STUNNING FLOATING HOME DESIGN: Features nineteen innovative floating homes from around the world, showcasing inspiring architecture, beautifully designed interiors, and creative approaches to life on the water.
- MORE THAN 100 FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS: Filled with striking photography capturing extraordinary houseboats, floating retreats, converted ferries, and water-based homes in breathtaking settings.
- EXPLORES THE FUTURE OF WATER LIVING: Thoughtful essays examine sustainability, climate-conscious design, downsizing, digital nomadism, and the growing movement toward alternative ways of living.
- FOR DESIGN & TRAVEL ENTHUSIASTS: An inspiring gift for fans of architecture, interiors, tiny homes, sustainable living, boating culture, and beautifully designed spaces.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781797236728 |
| PRICE | $40.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |