Hydro electrical tidal house

The tidal house has foundations embedded into the sand or rock coastline, harnessing tidal wave power to generate electricity. The structure is made up of two shells- the outer, cast in concrete, anchors the house to the beach whilst the inner shell, of a lightweight non-ferrous aluminium monocoque structure, rises with the tide as it flows around the primary structure. The form creates a series of channels for water to travel though creating a whirlpool effect in order to trap as much tidal energy throughout its structure. The semi circular concrete shell contains solar cells that provide an electrical supply to the living area, the cross section is made from an array of hydraulic tidal turbines; tides as a renewable energy source are more predictable than solar and wind energy, making it simpler to find an appropriate location to harness it. There are two types of extruded turbine, one type uses lightweight aluminium chambers which compress air trapped in the chamber when a wave breaks into them; this kinetic energy creates an electrical current similar to wind turbines. The second electromagnetic type uses neodymium magnets to move through wound copper wire tubes inducing an electrical current as a wave pushes and pulls against the extruded chambers; the electrical energy can be stored in a capacitor. There are three modules to the living area making it easy to dismantle according to the functional requirements of the house.