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News Mar. 27, 2019, 6:43 AM

Silicon Valley’s largest city wants to house the homeless in floating apartments

San Jose, California – the largest city in Silicon Valley – has one of the worst housing shortages in the US. The city’s lack of affordability has led to a growing homeless population, which hovers at around 7,000 people throughout Santa Clara County. Mayor Sam Liccardo is pursuing a range […]
Silicon Valley’s largest city wants to house the homeless in floating apartments
News Jan. 11, 2018, 3:17 AM

Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can withstand flooding

Like a number of coastal areas around the world, the United Arab Emirates is becoming increasingly vulnerable to sea level rise. According to a 2017 study from the Emirates Wildlife Society and World Wildlife Fund, researchers expect ocean levels to rise around three feet by 2100. If that happens, water […]
Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can withstand flooding
News Dec. 6, 2017, 6:34 AM

These half-million-dollar floating villas can withstand Category 4 hurricanes

Much of the Netherlands sits below sea level. Rotterdam is at almost the lowest point in the country, around 20 feet below sea level. Living in these spots can put homes at risk for storm surge and flooding, especially during hurricanes. European hurricanes are rare, but some climate scientists expect […]
These half-million-dollar floating villas can withstand Category 4 hurricanes
News Mar. 27, 2019, 6:43 AM

Silicon Valley’s largest city wants to house the homeless in floating apartments

San Jose, California – the largest city in Silicon Valley – has one of the worst housing shortages in the US. The city’s lack of affordability has led to a growing homeless population, which hovers at around 7,000 people throughout Santa Clara County. Mayor Sam Liccardo is pursuing a range […]
Silicon Valley’s largest city wants to house the homeless in floating apartments
News Jan. 11, 2018, 3:17 AM

Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can withstand flooding

Like a number of coastal areas around the world, the United Arab Emirates is becoming increasingly vulnerable to sea level rise. According to a 2017 study from the Emirates Wildlife Society and World Wildlife Fund, researchers expect ocean levels to rise around three feet by 2100. If that happens, water […]
Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can withstand flooding
News Dec. 6, 2017, 6:34 AM

These half-million-dollar floating villas can withstand Category 4 hurricanes

Much of the Netherlands sits below sea level. Rotterdam is at almost the lowest point in the country, around 20 feet below sea level. Living in these spots can put homes at risk for storm surge and flooding, especially during hurricanes. European hurricanes are rare, but some climate scientists expect […]
These half-million-dollar floating villas can withstand Category 4 hurricanes

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