Hybrid Home Communities in Floodplains

The news has been showing images of houses flooded over, cars completely covered in water, etc. This is specifically in the areas of major rivers in the U.S. These areas are dealing with spring thaw and large amounts of precipitation. With climate change well underway, it is likely we will see more images like these in the coming years, unfortunately.

I am proposing that a new style of house, a hybrid of a regular house and a houseboat, be built in areas that are prone to flooding. The idea is to combine the waterproof aspects of a houseboat with the comforts of home. When the area is dry, the home appears mostly normal to the casual viewer. When flood waters come, however, these houses will have the ability to rise with the water level, and will contain waterproof basements that are sealed and will remain dry.

One thought is to just have traditional style houseboats with long, but solid anchors, all set together in a kind of houseboat park.

Another is to have homes that will elevate, sort of with an elevator shaft style, to a certain height.

This is a high-level idea, and I am no architect, so I cannot fathom the challenges that might go along with creating such a hybrid home. However, I do think this is an idea worth looking into. I don't want to see the same, sad scenes on the news over and over without any progress being made.

I welcome your comments on the possible details.