Floating buildings are designed to be energy efficient through the use of renewable energy sources like solar collectors and hydro heat. They are also designed to be safe, using solid floatation and anchoring systems tailored to local conditions to remain unsinkable. Finally, floating buildings have minimal environmental impact as they do not affect water quality or require extensive land preparation, and aim to use sustainable materials with low energy consumption.

1. ENERGY EFFICIENCE, SAFETY AND ECOLOGY
Energy efficiency
• Floating buildings are equipped with latest technology to
ensure energy efficiency and the advantage of renewable energy
• Energy efficient insulators and windows are standard equipments in the houses. Ecological solar
collectors installed onto the roof can be either used for producing energy and also enable to heat
driving water with low energy consumption in summer. Applying hydro heat is recommend and will be
implemented when possible.
Safety
• Unsinkable, solid floatation
• Floating solutions are designed according to local wind, wave, stream, ice and temperature
conditions
• There is lot of experience of floating structures and different pontoon-projects from the heat in Dubai
to frost in the North
• Anchorage, breakwater, construction materials and other technical solutions are decided individually
according to each object and local conditions

2. ENERGY EFFICIENCE, SAFETY AND ECOLOGY
Ecology
• Floating solutions do not affect water streams and will not weaken the quality of water
.
• Floating houses are connected to the municipal infrastructure.
• Coastal areas will remain nearly undisturbed. Compared to traditional construction, the
focus is on floating solutions and therefore is little or no need to soil preparation work,
excavation and fill placement (mainly infrastructural as parking spaces, water, electricity,
sewage)
• Material and product selection will focus on life cycle sustainability, ecology and low
energy consumption. The aim is to promote sustainable development in construction.
Safety of wharfs and walkways?
• Walkways are designed to be safe, pleasant and functional. Guard rails in walkways and terraces are adjusted in
the scenery, and enable safe pass and stay on the terraces for all age groups.
• Concrete surfaces are non-flammable and can be equipped with fire hydrants.