Houses built on stilts allow lower floors to be abandoned during a flood, while 'amphibious' houses contain foam-filled foundations, enabling them to float on water.

I stayed the night at a resort on an island that seemed to float on water hyacinths.

These are homes that float on water, but with a submerged basement that can give you a great view of the ocean floor.

Designed to deliver an almost intravenous supply of peace and tranquillity to stressed-out multimillionaires, the villas are oases of space and light that appear to float on water.

Some float on water, their purpose unclear.