Designing and Building a Carbon-Neutral Eco-House in Japan

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.

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Friday, 2 May 2014

Rain Water Collection

This shot of the house from the mountainside to the east where the rain water tank that collects water from the roof terrace has just been placed.
Posted by Bruce White at 22:53

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