Method of Construction

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.