Living below sea level, like much of the Netherlands is, can put your home at risk for flooding, especially during hurricanes. European hurricanes are rare, but some climate scientists expect that storms could become more common in Europe if global warming continues to accelerate. That’s why an architecture firm has designed a new type of floating villa that could withstand future storms and rising sea levels. These villas will be completed later this month, but if you want to see them early, take a look here.
Not even a hurricane could destroy these floating villas
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