A floating house is part of a sustainable village in Amsterdam

In a village of 46 homes north of Amsterdam, Schoonschip aims to be Europe’s largest sustainable floating home community . The area now welcomes a home designed by i29 architects with a unique design that maximizes space limitations. The canal, which used to be used for industrial purposes, has been revitalized and transformed into an urban ecosystem that reuses its own water and green energy. A striking feature of the project, the floating house is full of angles, mainly formed by the diagonally sloping roof. In addition to the bold exterior, this area serves as an outdoor terrace for the house's inhabitants. Information from Design Milk .

Inside, the clean composition highlights the exposed wooden beams. Large windows wrap around both sides of the house , providing privileged views of the canal from all floors. These are connected by a staircase that runs through the three levels. On the upper floor, the kitchen can even be seen from the outside, thanks to the large windows and geometric glass skylight, which open onto the landscape. The contrast between the light interior and dark exterior gives the house a minimalist look. The floating home is attached to a dock that provides access to neighbors and the rest of the community. In addition to being energy self-sufficient, Schoonschip recovers nutrients from organic waste and employs circular construction practices , thus becoming an example for the entire world when it comes to deals with sustainable architecture .