<text>  If you dream of living on a houseboat or barge but cant imagine giving up some of your mod cons, this floating home may be the answer. The solar-powered Water Nest 100 can be placed on any lake or river and is completely powered by solar energy. It was developed for London-based EcoFloLife by Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and has enough space to accommodate a family of four with two bedrooms. The solar-powered Water Nest 100 can be placed on any lake or river and is completely powered by solar energy. It was developed for London-based EcoFloLife by Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and has enough space to accommodate a family of four with two bedrooms . The largest model of the circular house measures 39 ft 12 metres in diameter and 13 ft 4 metres tall, with 1,076 square feet 100 square metres of floor space plus balconies. Other homes can be made to order in both 649 square feet 60 square metre and 861 square feet 80 square metre versions. Mr Zema said: The inspiration came from observing the water nests of water birds about the globe in which they can reside and increase their young children in comprehensive harmony with nature. The largest model measures 39 ft 12 metres in diameter and 13 ft 4 metres tall, with 1,076 square feet 100 square metres of space plus balconies. Other homes can be made to order in both 649 square feet 60 square metre and 861 square feet 80 square metre versions . The floating home pictured is made out of locally sourced material and up to 98 water-resistant recycled supplies. Bathroom and kitchen skylights are located on the wooden roof, as are 649 square feet 60 square metres of amorphous photovoltaic panels capable of generating 4 kilowatts per hour. The designer said this is enough energy to power all the homes appliances and lights . The Salsa Box mini home is made by Oregon-based Shelter Wise, and costs 22,500 151,000 It has a living roof, and a fold-down window box to grow herbs and vegetables. It was originally built as an instructional model to give workshop students a clear look at each of the steps involved in building a Tiny Home. However, Shelter Wise said the design was so popular it decided to start selling it. The floating habitat is made out of locally sourced material and up to 98 per cent recycled supplies, including recycled glued laminated timber and a recycled aluminium hull - all of which are completely water resistant. In addition, internal natural micro-ventilation and air conditioning means it can be classified as a low-consumption home. Bathroom and kitchen skylights are located on the wooden roof, as are 649 square feet 60 square metres of amorphous photovoltaic panels capable of generating 4 kilowatts per hour - enough energy to power all the homes appliances, claims the designer. Inside, the WaterNest 100 can include a living room, dining area, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom or any other configuration based on the owners needs. It could also be used as an office, bar, restaurant, shop or exhibition. Houses are made to order and prices start at 500,000 358,000 and range up to 800,000 57,000. The home can be placed on any calm body of water and it can also be moved, albeit not easily. These prices include furnishings from EcoFloLife catalogue including chairs and beds made from cardboard and once ordered the house take a year to be manufactured and delivered. Inside, the WaterNest 100 can include a living room, dining area, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom or any other configuration based on the owners needs. It could also be used as an office, bar, restaurant, shop or exhibition . Prices start at 500,000 358,000 and range up to 800,000 57,000 and the home can be placed on any calm body of water - it can also be moved, albeit not easily. These prices include furnishings from EcoFloLife catalogue including chairs and beds made from cardboard . 