King Canute’s encounter with the rising tide
King Canute’s legendary battle with nature proved that not even kings can control the tide. With environmental change and rising sea levels, we are seeing greater areas of land becoming flood zones. Globally, this shows no sign of abating. So what options are there for Eco Floating Homes to design for this ever-evolving and uncharted territory?
Fight or flight aren’t our only options, however. Amphibious and floating spaces allow us to build things that work in a traditional sense, maintaining the natural relationship with the surroundings. Whereas maps show stark lines between wet and dry, water and land, the distinction is never that clear. With rising sea levels and climate change, these lines will blur further still. If we are to future-proof our businesses and communities, we must recognise the future is fluid.