How can the best of traditional and modern design and technology be combined to create a carbon neutral home? In the mountains above Kyoto, Japan, one man, (with the help of his friends, family and neighbours), sets out on an intrepid journey to design and build a truly sustainable eco-home. Follow me as I encounter the challenges and solutions that the house and its mountain forest environment present.
Monday, 31 January 2011
Monday, 10 January 2011
Visiting Architects Draft Schematic Floor Plans
Matteo and Tomoko, two of the three members of the architect team were here last weekend to work on the plans.
We now have a couple of very nice floor plans with some really quite stunning features all over the house.
Some design features to look out for: 2nd floor breakfast/lake view entertainment area; guest quarters with tatami and ensuite facilities; wooden stove with oven and cooking top between kitchen and dinning area; pantry; sunken family/chill-out room; huge storage/crawl space.
1st Floor:
2nd floor
Saturday, 1 January 2011
Snowstorm on New Year's Eve Blankets Land in White
Hours after the erection of the workshop tent a snow storm covers the land in white! Photos courtesy of Miki--many thanks!
Storage Tent/Workshop Erected On-Site
Davey was here and has been a great help. Together with Prof. Fujita, we erected this amazing storage tent/garage/workshop on site. Check out the video!
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