Having a home that doesn’t negatively affect the environment is one thing, but this couple has raised the stakes. They have created a floating home docked on Washington’s Lake Union that’s net-zero and improves water quality and biodiversity. The home boasts a bevy of eco-friendly elements—from material choices and renewable energy sources to its use of floating islands to create new aquatic habitats.
This beautiful floating home is net-zero and cleans the water around it
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