Arkiboat Houseboats by Drew Heath Architects
Arkiboat Houseboats are designed and built by Drew Heath Architects. Like many boats it’s a good example of how to make good use of a small space but this one is designed more like a land based tiny house.
They agreed to undertake the project and Drew Heath, Architect and Builder, was contacted for his design genius to shed some light on the undertaking. He was given a simple spec. They wanted a good looking houseboat that opened up to a surrounding deck; a design created to capture and enjoy nature—not shut it out.
The Arkiboat prototype was built on top of a floating platform that Ian had used for his plumbing business and occasionally as a floating cinema he operated for locals on the river. It took nine months to design, manufacture and complete; and the rest is as they say…history.
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August 22nd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Very interested in building an arkiboat houseboat…how do I work w/you?
May 19th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
I love your boat…….did you build the hull or purchase something? what is the overall length?
dan
October 23rd, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thanks for your post on the traveling industry. I will also like to include that if you are one senior thinking about traveling, its absolutely important to buy traveling insurance for golden-agers. When traveling, retirees are at high risk of experiencing a health emergency. Obtaining the right insurance policy package for one’s age group can look after your health and give you peace of mind.
October 23rd, 2011 at 10:18 pm
[...] Design houses a stunning floating. Arkiboat is a project of the architect Drew Heath as an example of the use of small spaces that can be used just like the above piece of land. It’s just that this project was made on a boat which is used for the local population. It takes time for 9 months in designing this boat house. Arkiboat prototype built on floating platforms. via. [...]
December 20th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
I don’t normally comment but I gotta admit thankyou for the post on this great one : D.