The FLOATEC project has developed “amphibian houses” designed to float in the event of a flood, gizmag reports.

Building a floating house is actually a relatively easy construction process, says a Floatec exec. The secret: the foundations, using multiple layers of light plastic foam supporting the concrete, allowing it to float.

The primary market for floating houses is low-lying land such as the Netherlands, which are particularly susceptible to the effects of rising sea levels, says FLOATEC.