SEATTLE—Michelle Lanker and her husband, Bill Bloxom, are great neighbours. They live in a distinctively designed, floating home on Lake Union, where their fellow, water-top dwellers form “a ...

Moored on Seattle’s Lake Union under the iconic Aurora Bridge, this 4,850-square-foot overwater residence is the largest of its kind in Seattle, according to listing agent Jay Kipp.

Architectural studio GO'C has converted a 1970s houseboat into a contemporary, multi-level residence called Blatto Boat, which features a variety of space-saving strategies and three outdoor decks.

When the river rises, the house will float up with it. No flood damage, no worries. There are already examples of floating houses in other countries, like this home on Lake Huron in Ontario.

Imagine a floating home. No, this is not a backhanded reference to the recent events in Florida. Nor is it about motorized yachts or houseboats. We are talking about a trend to construct homes ...