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(★)(Japan is famed for its traditional architecture that prized and worked in response to nature. But can the same be said about Japanese houses today? This book explores recent environmentally sustainable home design and gives a resounding´yes´ to that question. It features 19 outstanding house projects in Japan and abroad that have taken inspiration from Japan´s built heritage and its green technology. This is´wabi sabi´for the twenty-first century. With photos, drawings, plans and lively, informative text, the book gives a picture of sustainable and stylish living in contemporary Japan, offering inspiration as well as practical ideas for anyone wishing to create a more elegantly eco-minded home. Each project echoes the varied facets of Japan´s recent move towards (or perhaps back to) a sustainable living environment with a focus on fine craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. These are contemporary homes that work in harmony with their environment and the people who live in them. Whether in or outside of Japan, the projects presented all feature Japanese´green´design at its best.) |