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A ‘navigable sea house’ created by a startup

Arkup is a floating house that floats in the sea and can even be moved on water, manufactured by House Yacht Living, a startup based in Miami, USA.

In a word, the arc-up is a luxury yacht that is comfortable to live in. It does not look like a yacht, but it is a huge yacht that can live inside. The roof is equipped with 119 solar panels and a battery capable of accumulating 182kW of electricity. A rainwater purification system that supplies water to a tank that can store up to 15,000 liters of clean water is also added, which is powered by solar energy. The energy generated by solar power can not only operate the air conditioner, but even move the arc-up body itself.

The arc-up is equipped with four pillars, which are fixed to the sea floor and then the house can be raised up to 5.5 meters above sea level, so it will not be overturned even in a hurricane attack. Even the windows can withstand a wind speed of 250 km/h per hour, equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane.

Residential areas may be eight people living gatchwotgo the bathroom four bedrooms and four dogs to 404m 2. The retractable slide deck has an area of 42m 2 by pulling it out and can invite up to 55 guests to a party. The side deck has a lift that is convenient for getting on and off for swimming or water motorcycles, and there is an outdoor shower, making it easy to swim.

The kitchen is equipped with two refrigerators and a wine fridge, and next to the kitchen is a crew quarters for crew and butlers. On the other side deck is the control room for maneuvering the arc-up and managing the energy. The living room has a sound system, and you can sit on the sofa and enjoy the view out the window.

The laundry room is equipped with two washing machines and two dryers, and a guest bedroom and bathroom are located on the second floor. In the bedroom for the owner, there are elevator curtains that can be operated with a single remote control, as well as a spacious toilet and shower.

The arc-up costs $5.5 million, but can be rented. If you visit Miami, you can also rent an arc-up and enjoy some time on the water. Rent is $3,745 per day and $11,770 for 3 days. Related information can be found here.