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Japan is equally as well known for its ecologically-sensitive traditional homes as it is for cutting-edge technology. This book brings you 19 contemporary Japanese houses which epitomize the state of sustainable architecture in Japan. With over 250 high-definition color photos, drawings, and floor plans, alongside lively, informative text, this Japanese design book offers a picture of green living in contemporary Japan and provides inspiration and practical ideas for those creating homes in North America and beyond. Each project presents different aspects of Japan's current movement toward a more environmentally friendly living environment, as well as its world-renowned emphasis on excellent craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.
Eco Living Japan is informative and enjoyable for both professional architects and designers and forward-thinking homeowners. Anyone with interest in Japanese design or new concepts in sustainable living will find fresh ideas for their home projects. Thanks to a highly insightful text from Deanna Macdonald, a leading expert on Japanese architecture, this book offers a comprehensive look at the Japanese take on green design. It provides new inspiration and ideas for architects and homeowners around the world who wish to create an ecologically-minded home.
These homes work in harmony with the environment and with the people who inhabit them — representing green design at its finest.
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781462918454
- File size: 169432 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781462918454
- File size: 169432 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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February 15, 2016
Westerners might presume that all Japanese houses are ecofriendly. Yet according to MacDonald (art & architecture, Temple Univ. Tokyo; New Japan Architecture), the truth is more nuanced. While historically Japanese houses have embodied many aspects that are now considered green, the author writes that since 1945 Japanese houses have not been designed to last, nor are they maintained, as insurance becomes unavailable beyond a certain period. She adds that building codes change frequently and there are no government incentives to renovate, thus the result is a "scrap and build" construction cycle. Some Japanese architects and clients are working to improve that situation by embracing sustainability in home design. Profiled here are 15 new or renovated houses in Japan and four Japanese-inspired dwellings in other nations, all of which depict elegant combinations of both the traditional and modern, each accompanied by fine color photographs. Most are compact, made of wood, and feature ecological design, materials, and equipment. Also provided are sidebars that explain key concepts and a list of resource websites and books. VERDICT This work will appeal to readers interested in recent Japanese architecture as well as those who follow sustainable design.--David R. Conn, formerly with Surrey Libs., BC
Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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