Floating houses are constructed using durable materials in factories to avoid moisture issues. They are assembled from large elements or modules and placed onto pontoons before being floated to their final location. This allows construction to occur away from the site with less environmental impact. Pontoons are made of steel and filled with EPS for buoyancy and stability even in windy conditions. The houses are then anchored securely to withstand local conditions like waves and ice.

1. THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION – FLOATING HOUSES
Building and structure of the houses
• All construction materials of floating houses are carefully selected. Steel elements are
either acid resisting or hot zinc coated to prevent corrosion. Supporting structures, as
well as other materials, are light and durable. All structures are designed according to
local conditions in the final location: wind, temperature, wave, streams and ice factors
are taken into the consideration in designing structures to last in challenging
environment.
• Houses are assembled in factories in dry conditions which is a safe method of
implementation since moisture problems, caused by humid weather conditions during
the construction phase, are avoided
• Floating buildings are built using either large-elements or modules, which are
transported to the final destination as ready assembled or packed into containers.
Elements (or prefabricated house) are assembled and lifted onto pontoons. The
actual construction work does not need to carried out in the final location site which
will reduce the environmental impacts and hazards to local business and residents.
• Buildings are finalized and floated to the final station where the floating platforms are
anchored to the seabed.

2. THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION – FLOATING HOUSES
Advantages of floating construction (compared to building on land)
• Floating construction is ecologically sustainable solution –
at the end of its life cycle it will not leave a footprint on
the environment and can be transported elsewhere.
• Floating construction offers an excellent option to high
energy self-sufficiency due to the propitious conditions
– besides district heat, also hydro, wind and solar energy can be exploited on coastal
areas, which are recommended over district heat, since district heat is more
challenging.
• No large or noisy construction site that cause hazards to
the environment due to the traffic and noise. Houses are
built in factories or on another site so that the surrounding area will not get disturbed.
When the house is finished, it’s towed to the destination.
• As the interest and utilization grow, floating house is easily expandable. The resale market
value is approximately a third of the purchase price.
• The waterfront will remain available for residents, hotel customers and all who wish stroll on
the area also during the implementation phase.

3. TECHNOLOGY OF THE FLOATING PLATFORM
Technology of the floating platform
• We apply high-quality Marinetek house pontoons in all our structures.
• The floatation device is durable and unsinkable solid floatation, protected from deterioration by water, mechanical damage due to
floating debris, electrolytic action, water-borne solvents, organic infestation or physical abuse.
• Marinetek house pontoons are steel-structured pontoons which are type approved, tested and observed to be durable. The filling
material in pontoons is high-quality EPS.
• Pontoons are ice-resisting and extremely stable also in wind conditions.
• The mass of the pontoons is typically more than two times larger than the mass of the house above the pontoon.
• The pontoon is wider and longer than the house, and the mass center of the house lies as low as possible.
• Besides, the structure is tightened with Seaflex rubber hawsers and concrete anchors to the sea bottom, and floating bases are
equipped with stabilizers. These factors make floating structures to be extremely stable.
• The effect of waves will be minimized by installing a floating wave absorber into the objects
• Marinetek has 20-years experience from floating structures product development and execution We have delivered more than 2000
marinas all over the world, and different floating solutions to more than 35 countries world-wide.

4. 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

5. 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.