Dutch pioneer floating eco-homes (BBC)

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By Alix Kroeger
BBC News, Maasbommel, the Netherlands

Small and densely populated, the Netherlands is one of the countries most at risk from climate change and rising sea levels.

But in one village in the south of the country, they are trying out a new way of living with an increased risk of floods.
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A row of amphibious houses lines the waterfront at Maasbommel, panelled in blue, yellow and green. They have a hollow concrete cube at the base to give them buoyancy.
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Electricity and water are pumped in through flexible pipes. In all, the houses can withstand a rise in the water table of up to four metres (13ft).
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The houses have attracted international attention. Officials from New Orleans, which was devastated by flooding in August 2005, have visited Maasbommel to see how the floating houses work.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6405359.stm

Note these cost around $300,000 each. But as they say, it's a first step.

[Sherman A1]

1. Cool - Thanks!