Florian Busch Architects designs a family home dubbed House W. Constructed of timber materials, the house is inspired by the look of barns. It is partially clad in solar panels, and the energy-efficient residence enables the home to create about double the energy that it needs annually.
Located in Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan, the home is built on the grounds of what was once a farmer’s barn. This is surrounded by rice paddies and asparagus fields, with inspiration from its rural environment. The exterior of the home is partially cladded in a solar skin — when this is paired with a battery array, it enables the property to operate off the grid. There is a total of 56 solar panels installed on the home.
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