“Buoyant blocks are installed under the building. When floodwaters rise, the house rises with it. Vertical rails anchored in the ground ensure it floats straight up and returns to the same spot when the water subsides…
“A few other amphibious homes exist in rural Louisiana and the Netherlands. But current building codes around the world do not cover the approach, so it’s not feasible in most circumstances.”
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