Sometimes the biblical story of Noah feels a little too close to home.
We’ve got rising sea levels covering the earth with water. And let's be honest, it doesn’t seem like “the wickedness of human beings” (Genesis 5:5) has improved much since Noah’s day.
But there’s a bit of good news: Some ingenious architects have invented a way for human beings to live on the water.
These “floating neighborhoods” are becoming increasingly popular all over the world, especially in countries with lots of coastal communities. The Netherlands is one of the nations pioneering the concept, updating zoning laws to accommodate the communities.
These homes call to mind Noah's Ark, which helped keep humanity alive during a time of catastrophe. We can't help but wonder if these floating homes will play a similar role in the future.
Whether or not these homes prove lifesaving, it really is amazing to see the creativity of this invention. Such a clever solution calls to mind how human beings can participate in God’s creative power, how we are called to be co-creators with God.
Floating houses are a new kind of technology. Despite superficial similarities, they're very different from houseboats:
These floating houses might be something of a dream come true for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in Venice. Perhaps they are a way to have a little of that old-world charm and magic in our own cities.
