for more infos look at the previous post: http://legacy.iaacblog.com/2010/04/morphotels/#more-171
CONTEXT – Mumbai – India
View from The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel
view of the “spine” system
main VERTEBRA DETAIL _ structural development
main VERTEBRA DETAIL _ joints
SYSTEM _ energy pruduction
WAVES POWER _ Pelamis Wave Energy Converter
The Pelamis Wave Energy Converter is a semi-submerged, articulated structure composed of cylindrical sections linked by hinged joints. The wave-induced motion of these joints is resisted by hydraulic rams, which pump high-pressure fluid through hydraulic motors via smoothing accumulators. The hydraulic motors drive electrical generators to produce electricity. Power from all the joints is fed down a single umbilical cable to a junction on the sea bed. Several devices can be connected together and linked to shore through a single seabed cable.
http://www.pelamiswave.com/content.php?id=161
http://www.algarweb.it/Barcaautocostruita/Tipi%20di%20scafo.htm#MONOSPIGOLO%20CON%20FONDO%20A%20%22V%22