Marjan de Blok, a Dutch TV director, has become popular around the world for her ambitious journey into sustainable living. Inspired by the Dutch expression “schoon schip maken”, which means making a fresh start, De Blok dreamt of residing in a self-sufficient houseboat. This pursuit, rooted in the double meaning of “schoon” (both clean and beautiful in Dutch), has made her a pioneer in the realm of eco-conscious housing with the Schoonschip project, pushing the boundaries of residential design.