The A-Ring House in Japan Uses Aluminum to Reduce Energy Costs
Katherinev123 — November 15, 2009 — Eco
More and more, house hunters are looking for eco-friendly homes that not only do good, they must look good too. The A-ring house (Aluminum-ring House 3) in Kanazawa, Japan, fits beautifully into both categories.
This prefabricated house designed by Tokyo architects Atelier Tekuto boasts a sleek, modern aesthetic that incorporates special aluminum components to enhance energy efficiency. Pipes are passed through the interior, which not only contribute to the house’s structural design elements, but offer a thermal radiation system for heating and cooling. According to Dezeen, LED lighting is also reflected by the aluminium and reduces energy costs.
This prefabricated house designed by Tokyo architects Atelier Tekuto boasts a sleek, modern aesthetic that incorporates special aluminum components to enhance energy efficiency. Pipes are passed through the interior, which not only contribute to the house’s structural design elements, but offer a thermal radiation system for heating and cooling. According to Dezeen, LED lighting is also reflected by the aluminium and reduces energy costs.
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