Urban House Boats Offer Escape from City Life

WebUrbanist covers a trend in urban habitats: urban house boats. In this piece they profile three particularly impressive works of architecture.

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May 12, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT

By Victor Negrete

From WebUrbanist:

"Modern house boats have all the amenities that come with living on land, and docked in an urban marina or canal, they're just steps away from the excitement of the city. As urban centers become more populated and land more scarce, house boats could be an attractive option."

One of the house boats, the MetroShip, was inspired by the open plan of a NCY loft.

To see pictures of the urban house boats, click here.

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