margot krasojevic's house harnesses tidal power to generate electricity

margot krasojevic’s house harnesses tidal power to generate electricity
all images courtesy of margot krasojevic

the ‘hydroelectric tidal house’ by margot krasojevic 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 residence to the beach, while the inner rises with the tide as it flows around the primary framework.

the structure at low tide

the semi-circular aggregate layer contains solar cells that provide an electrical supply to the living area. the cross section is made from an array of hydraulic mechanisms which cultivate power from a renewable source, the tidal wave. the water’s movements are more predictable than solar and wind energy, making it simpler to find an appropriate location for the technology.

coastal location

electromagnetic induction in the courtyard 

the work proposes two types of extruded turbines. the first uses lightweight aluminum chambers, which compress trapped air when a wave breaks into them, creating an electrical current. the second type of sustainable energy uses neodymium magnets to move through wound copper wire tubes, producing a charge as an oscillation pushes and pulls against the extruded chambers with the energy stored in a capacitor. this type of generator is electromagnetically induced.

protruding turbine view

turbine configuration 

the inner layer is made from a lightweight non-ferrous alloy monocoque structure that floats within the external bunker as the tide rushes through it. there are three modules in the lounge, making it easy to dismantle according to the functional requirements of the dwelling. correspondingly, the outer surface is clad in a system of cement sections to simplify transport. the form develops a series of channels for water to travel though, resulting in a whirlpool effect, which mimics the massing itself, to maximize the amount of energy it is capable of gathering.

corridor view

plan at high tide

horizontal piston water turbine 

striated sections 

view underneath 

sections

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