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sekisui house

Sekisui is one of the companies we are planning to study and visit in japan.
http://www.sekisuiheim.com/english/

This is some information I found on their zero-energy house:
´The Zero Emissions House, a high-tech, prefabricated home designed in the vernacular of traditional Japan.(...)

The single-level house is approximately 2152 sf in size and prefabricated from light steel. In addition to having a seismic dampening structure and earthquake resistant technology, the home has a number of energy and environmental technology.

* 14.5 kW roof-integrated PV system
* Energy efficient lighting and household appliances
* "Tough Clear E" exterior wall that insulates and repels dirt
* Rooftop vegetation on north side to reduce heat island effect
* A ventilation/thermal exchange system that keeps air fresh and clean
* Waterless washer-dryer
* AC system that pinpoints hot areas ´.




(information found in http://www.jetsongreen.com/2008/07/japanese-zero-e.html)

local code japan!

so this is a blog to share our research for the japan trip: places we want to visit, architects we find will be interesting and useful, and general information about ourselves and the trip!