Amphibian Homes

Anticipating frequent flooding due to climate change, a new housing project in Norway features homes that are built on solid ground but able to float on flood water.

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May 9, 2004, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"...with predictions of more frequent flooding due to climate change, they are looking for ways to live with water, not fight it.That change of thinking is reflected at a new housing project in this central Dutch village about 60 miles southeast of Amsterdam. It is a community of amphibious homes."

Thanks to Grist Magazine

FULL STORY: These homes are built for climate change

Friday, May 7, 2004 in MSNBC

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