Active house
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Project • By Kazuto Nishi Architects • Housing
House in Midorigaoka1
This house is planned on a site facing a relatively busy full-scale road with a large supermarket in front of it, not far from the main street.
In order to take in the bright sunlight on the entire road side and south side while ensuring privacy, a courtyard is built in the center of the building, and a large louver is installed so that the sunlight can be received while blocking the line of sight from the front. ..
From the large opening installed in the living room, luxurious light reserved only for the owner shines every day.
This building uses more than 250 delicate louvers of 30 x 50 mm.
A light façade is formed by constructing a large building volume with delicate materials.
In addition, by installing it in the upper part... More
Project • By AyA Kitchens • Housing
Active House Etobicoke
A concept that originated in Denmark—the Active House—has been unveiled in Etobicoke by Great Gulf, in this case the world's first to be certified as such. Active Houses focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and the overall health and well-being of their residents by incorporating a number of innovative design elements into the building's exterior and interior. More