3: Buddy

Everyone loves Buddy. He’s the uncle you wish you had and a genius hiding behind a thick accent and modest way of life. After an early career of world travel, Buddy settled down in a camp community north of the Morganza Spillway that floods regularly. When the time came to replace his trailer home, he thought, what if I just built a house that can float? Buddy’s home has inspired dozens others in the area, and with some tweaks is a viable alternative to raising our homes on stilts. Read our companion article about the viaility of amphibious homes, which includes images of Buddy's home both floating and on ground. Learn more about amphibious architecture from Bouyant Foundation Project