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[[File:Moving Or Floating Homes | [[File:MovingAndFloatingHomes-09.png|right|300px|Moving Or Floating Homes]] Category 9.0 in the [[Chimni Home Typology]] Our 'Moving Or Floating Homes' category ([[Chimni Home Typology]]9.0) convers every kind of travelling home type whether on wheels such as static and mobile caravans or floating on water such as houseboats, narrowboats and barges. Its not to be confused with our [[Homes That Move]] category which is a [[Building Style|building style]] for homes with adjustable or moving parts. There are people in the UK living in a variety of boats, moored in a wide variety of locations. | ||
Back up to the [[Chimni Home Typology]] | |||
==Background== | |||
The earliest populations of boat people in England probably date back to the early Industrial Revolution, when the canals were initially built to transport raw materials and manufactured goods to factories and ports. The Oxford Canal, amongst the oldest, was inaugurated in 1769, and then opened in stages from 1774 to 1790, carrying coal and limestone about the countryside on a path that followed the contours of the land. But the heyday of the canals was short-lived, as by the mid-19th century railways sprung up parallel to the canals, then began buying the waterways to control and snuff out their transit competition. | The earliest populations of boat people in England probably date back to the early Industrial Revolution, when the canals were initially built to transport raw materials and manufactured goods to factories and ports. The Oxford Canal, amongst the oldest, was inaugurated in 1769, and then opened in stages from 1774 to 1790, carrying coal and limestone about the countryside on a path that followed the contours of the land. But the heyday of the canals was short-lived, as by the mid-19th century railways sprung up parallel to the canals, then began buying the waterways to control and snuff out their transit competition. | ||
Alan Wildman, chairman of the Residential Boat Owners' Association (RBOA) said: "Living afloat is arguably the most sustainable, lowest impact way to live, whilst still being able to enjoy 100% of the modern amenities that are available to those who live in conventional housing.",<ref>BBC News Website article on mooring fees 27 August 2011 </ref> | Alan Wildman, chairman of the Residential Boat Owners' Association (RBOA) said: "Living afloat is arguably the most sustainable, lowest impact way to live, whilst still being able to enjoy 100% of the modern amenities that are available to those who live in conventional housing.",<ref>BBC News Website article on mooring fees 27 August 2011 </ref> | ||
==Park Homes== | |||
A park home is a type of mobile home that you live in all year round. You buy the structure but not the land and rent your pitch from a residential site owner. Legally, mobile homes belong to the ‘mobile homes’ category and have their own set of legislation. There is the Mobile Homes Act 1983, which has been amended by the Housing Act 2004, also, the Mobile Homes Act 2013. You will find similar legislation in Northern Island, Wales, and Scotland. Park homes are built to comply with stringent safety and health standards. | |||
https://parkhomes.lease-advice.org/article/buying-a-park-home-things-to-consider-2/ | |||
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homeownership/mobile_homes_on_a_park_home_site#:~:text=A%20park%20home%20is%20a,from%20a%20residential%20site%20owner. | |||
See [[Park Homes]] for more details. | |||
==Caravans== | ==Caravans== | ||
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http://blog.modernmechanix.com/orange-peel-house-for-campers-fits-on-small-trailer/ | http://blog.modernmechanix.com/orange-peel-house-for-campers-fits-on-small-trailer/ | ||
See [[Caravans]] for more details. | |||
==Canal Boats== | ==Canal Boats== | ||
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==House Boats== | ==House Boats== | ||
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File:PetersHouseboat-Mississippi.JPG|'Peter's Houseboat' an image of houseboats on the famous river from the book 'Sleeping By The Mississippi' 2002 by Alec South | |||
File:FloatingHousesIjburg.JPG|FloatingHouses of Ijburg - a recently created suburb of Amsterdam. | |||
</gallery> | |||
Living On A Houseboat in London http://www.propertyflock.co.uk/f/EC6650B4F | Living On A Houseboat in London http://www.propertyflock.co.uk/f/EC6650B4F | ||
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/seasonal-property/8509208/Voyage-of-discovery-Why-you-should-buy-a-houseboat.html Why You Should Buy A Houseboat] | http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/seasonal-property/8509208/Voyage-of-discovery-Why-you-should-buy-a-houseboat.html Why You Should Buy A Houseboat] | ||
==Barges== | ==Barges== | ||
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==Other Boat Types== | ==Other Boat Types== | ||
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File:PeggottysBoatHouse-Kent.jpeg|Peggotty’s Boat House in Kent. Commonly believed to have been the inspiration for Peggotty's boat house in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Floating House Concepts== | ==Floating House Concepts== | ||
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File:FloatingHousesIjburg.JPG| [[The Floating Houses of Ijburg]], Amsterdam | File:FloatingHousesIjburg.JPG| [[The Floating Houses of Ijburg]], Amsterdam | ||
File:Sluseholmen-Copenhagen.jpg|The floating district of Sluseholmen, Copenhagen. | |||
File:AirBnBFloatingHouse.jpg|The 'AirBnB Floating House concept in London 2014 | File:AirBnBFloatingHouse.jpg|The 'AirBnB Floating House concept in London 2014 | ||
File:CanalWardensHut-Amsterdam.JPG| Canal Wardens House, Amsterdam | |||
File:BouyantStarts-Baca.png|Buoyant Starts, a collaboration between Floating Homes Ltd and Baca Architects. A competition entry for NLA ‘New Ideas’ Competition. | |||
File:Mast-floatinghome.jpeg|The ‘Land on Water’ floating home concept by Danish maritime architecture studio MAST. | |||
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Chimni Page [[Homes With Moving Parts]] | Chimni Page [[Homes With Moving Parts]] | ||
==Books We Like == | |||
'A Beginner's Guide To Living On The Waterways' by Nick Corble & Allan Ford http://amzn.eu/4WS0k1D | |||
==Other Interesting Web Sites== | ==Other Interesting Web Sites== | ||
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http://dornob.com/holy-flipping-island-homes-5-upside-down-boat-houses/ | http://dornob.com/holy-flipping-island-homes-5-upside-down-boat-houses/ | ||
https://www.ft.com/content/4e6bddc0-949c-11e3-9146-00144feab7de | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:07, 17 January 2023
Category 9.0 in the Chimni Home Typology Our 'Moving Or Floating Homes' category (Chimni Home Typology9.0) convers every kind of travelling home type whether on wheels such as static and mobile caravans or floating on water such as houseboats, narrowboats and barges. Its not to be confused with our Homes That Move category which is a building style for homes with adjustable or moving parts. There are people in the UK living in a variety of boats, moored in a wide variety of locations.
Back up to the Chimni Home Typology
Background[edit]
The earliest populations of boat people in England probably date back to the early Industrial Revolution, when the canals were initially built to transport raw materials and manufactured goods to factories and ports. The Oxford Canal, amongst the oldest, was inaugurated in 1769, and then opened in stages from 1774 to 1790, carrying coal and limestone about the countryside on a path that followed the contours of the land. But the heyday of the canals was short-lived, as by the mid-19th century railways sprung up parallel to the canals, then began buying the waterways to control and snuff out their transit competition.
Alan Wildman, chairman of the Residential Boat Owners' Association (RBOA) said: "Living afloat is arguably the most sustainable, lowest impact way to live, whilst still being able to enjoy 100% of the modern amenities that are available to those who live in conventional housing.",<ref>BBC News Website article on mooring fees 27 August 2011 </ref>
Park Homes[edit]
A park home is a type of mobile home that you live in all year round. You buy the structure but not the land and rent your pitch from a residential site owner. Legally, mobile homes belong to the ‘mobile homes’ category and have their own set of legislation. There is the Mobile Homes Act 1983, which has been amended by the Housing Act 2004, also, the Mobile Homes Act 2013. You will find similar legislation in Northern Island, Wales, and Scotland. Park homes are built to comply with stringent safety and health standards.
https://parkhomes.lease-advice.org/article/buying-a-park-home-things-to-consider-2/
See Park Homes for more details.
Caravans[edit]
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/the-liberated-house/#more
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/orange-peel-house-for-campers-fits-on-small-trailer/
See Caravans for more details.
Canal Boats[edit]
See Canal Boats for more details.
House Boats[edit]
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'Peter's Houseboat' an image of houseboats on the famous river from the book 'Sleeping By The Mississippi' 2002 by Alec South
-
FloatingHouses of Ijburg - a recently created suburb of Amsterdam.
Living On A Houseboat in London http://www.propertyflock.co.uk/f/EC6650B4F
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/seasonal-property/8509208/Voyage-of-discovery-Why-you-should-buy-a-houseboat.html Why You Should Buy A Houseboat]
Barges[edit]
Yachts & Sailing Boats[edit]
Other Boat Types[edit]
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Peggotty’s Boat House in Kent. Commonly believed to have been the inspiration for Peggotty's boat house in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield
Floating House Concepts[edit]
-
The Floating Houses of Ijburg, Amsterdam
-
The floating district of Sluseholmen, Copenhagen.
-
The 'AirBnB Floating House concept in London 2014
-
Canal Wardens House, Amsterdam
-
Buoyant Starts, a collaboration between Floating Homes Ltd and Baca Architects. A competition entry for NLA ‘New Ideas’ Competition.
-
The ‘Land on Water’ floating home concept by Danish maritime architecture studio MAST.
http://londonist.com/2015/05/theres-a-house-floating-on-the-thames.php
Floating homes: a solution to flooding, crowded cities and unaffordable housing | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/oct/29/floating-homes-architecture-build-water-overcrowding-cities-unaffordable-housing
See Also In Chimni[edit]
Chimni Page Homes With Moving Parts
Books We Like[edit]
'A Beginner's Guide To Living On The Waterways' by Nick Corble & Allan Ford http://amzn.eu/4WS0k1D
Other Interesting Web Sites[edit]
Residential Boat Owners Association
Canal River Trust - Living On A Boat
www.hbdonline.co.uk/news/floating-buildings-fdn-save-people-from-climate-change-and-tsunamis
http://dornob.com/holy-flipping-island-homes-5-upside-down-boat-houses/
https://www.ft.com/content/4e6bddc0-949c-11e3-9146-00144feab7de
References[edit]
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