Many people around the world dream about living by the ocean. I guess this explains why some people are willing to pay a small fortune for a beachfront home. Take for example Cher’s $45 million dollar Malibu mansion. However, over the last few years, designers and architects have become more daring. Companies such as “Sub Find” offer what they call a “semi-submerged dwelling environment”— the Trilobis 65. These homes are a cross between a submarine and a houseboat and are the closest thing to living underwater that I’ve ever seen. Half of the dwelling is submerged while the other half reaches a height of about 3.5 meters above sea level. The Trilobis 65 is divided into four separate levels and accommodates six people comfortably. The top floor houses common areas such as a kitchen, while the lowest level (3 meters below water) is an observation bubble. As if all of this isn’t impressive enough, these “homes” can still move under their own power. The Trilobis 65 is also designed to be environmentally friendly. For starters it uses hydrogen to power its AC motors. To be as sustainable as possible, the semisubmersibles also implement solar power. Sustainable materials are also used. To avoid using too much energy for air conditioning, a system that automatically tints the windows is in place.
I think this is one of the coolers things I have ever seen. Just imagine having an all- glass basement that’s completely underwater. I could spend hours just staring into the ocean around me. The views residents experience must be nothing short of amazing. However, I can’t imagine living in a home like this full time. Nonetheless, if I had the money, I would love to have a home like this as a vacation home! Who wouldn’t?
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