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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Floating House in Coimbra, Portugal by Friday SAOctober 8th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Friday SA Life and Leisure – A romantic gateway for two or a mobile house in the middle of a lake for the entire family or a group of friends. Whether you choose to use the floating home as a base camp for numerous outdoor activities such as sailing, paddling, water skiing or fishing, or simply to relax, you’re guaranteed a great living experience.  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography
 Image Courtesy © josecampos photography Modularity – With a fixed width of 6 metres and lengths ranging from 10 to 18 metres, the possibilities are almost endless. Whether you want a cosy studio or a fully furnished three-bedroom house, the freedom of nature is on your doorstep. Comfort – With a fully equipped kitchen for everyday use, heat pump and AC generator, a barbecue on the upper terrace for sunny days and a wine cellar and pellet stove to keep you warm on cold days, you will find the comfort of your home. Eco-consciousness – It has been designed with low environmentally impactful materials and technologies that reduce its carbon footprint and lower its energy needs. It has a compact activated sludge wastewater treatment plant.  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography Transportability – The modular design of the house means that all its components, including equipment and furniture, can be easily stored in two standard containers and shipped to almost anywhere on the planet. Mobility – With two small outboard motors, you can take your time to enjoy your trip at a moderate speed of 3 knots and wake up in a different place every day. Autonomy – When charged, the house is self-sufficient for at least seven days. It produces up to 80% of its annual energy needs (100% for over six months).  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography Image Courtesy © josecampos photography Image Courtesy © josecampos photography Image Courtesy © josecampos photography Image Courtesy © josecampos photography  Image Courtesy © josecampos photography  Image Courtesy © Friday SA  Image Courtesy © Friday SA  Image Courtesy © Friday SA  Image Courtesy © Friday SA
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