Tidal House

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Tidal House The tidal house fills with water and generates power as it glides silently up and down the artificial beach, creating energy on the tides and alternating with its symbiotic twin. Together they share power, being self-sufficient and safe from rising (and falling) sea levels as the climate changes. I have designed a house that is powered by the sea, moving gracefully with the tides to demonstrate power generation within an architectural framework. As the house generates power on the ebb tide, it can power its twin as it recharges. It also has a water battery, rain water collection, desalination and sewage treatment facilities, making it entirely self sufficient. A photovoltaic grid pays back the energy used during construction. By forming the inland lagoon, connected by an undersea tunnel, security and privacy are incorporated into the scheme, and the tidal house looks out majestically over the Bay. Accommodation is divided by storey with self-contained guest accommodation at lower deck level. Living and entertaining is at entry level and the master bedroom suite is on the top level with a private sun-terrace. All the principal rooms enjoy uninterrupted views via large curved screens. A glass staircase atrium adds opportunities for informal sitting and solar gains. The house will be built largely from fibreglass, timber and glass, with the thick insulated walls containing sea water tubes for summer cooling. #designyourdwelling2008 #Mark_Horner #Oneoff_Private_House #San_Francisco #Sustainable #Tidal_Power