Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates

<p>Check out this wonderful experimental residence in Hokkaido, Japan. Kengo Kuma and associates were in charge of the first experimental house, and in the process of designing, they got a number of clues from “Chise,” the traditional housing style of the Ainu. What is most characteristic about Chise is that it is a “house of grass” and “house of the earth.” While in Honshu (the main island) a private house is principally a “house in wood” or “house of earthen wall,” Chise is distinctively a “house of grass,” as the roof and the wall are entirely covered with sedge or bamboo grass so that it can secure heat-insulating properties.</p><br/><div></div><br/><p>More info visit <strong><a href="http://kkaa.co.jp/works/memu-meadows/" target="_blank" title="Kengo Kuma and associates ">Kengo Kuma and associates </a></strong>and <strong><a href="http://www.archilovers.com/p72400/M%C3%AAme-%E2%80%93-Experimental-House" target="_blank" title="Archilovers">Archilovers</a></strong>. Photo by <strong>Kengo Kuma & Associates</strong>.</p><br/><p><img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6777" height="383" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-199.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="625"/> <img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6778" height="375" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-237.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="625"/> <img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6779" height="372" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-327.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="625"/><br/> <br/><br/><img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6780" height="409" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-426.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="625"/> <img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6781" height="520" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-519.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="625"/> <img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6782" height="365" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-619.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="625"/> <img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6783" height="364" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-719.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="625"/> <img alt="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6784" height="340" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ArchitectureArtDesigns-818.jpg" title="Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates" width="599"/></p>

Meme – Experimental House by Kengo Kuma and associates

Check out this wonderful experimental residence in Hokkaido, Japan. Kengo Kuma and associates were in charge of the first experimental house...

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Green Building Ideas, Green Cast Design by Kengo Kuma

<p>Green building ideas reflect contemporary architectural and interior design trends, blending modern architecture with nature and reconnecting people with the natural world. Green Cast is a green building<span id="more-72043"></span> with plants growing on its walls designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.</p><br/><p>Green building ideas from Kengo Kuma and Associates, kkaa.co.jp/ include adding green plants to the existing walls of this modern house to recover the place and creating a unique pattern and new elements with green bushes for impressive, attractive and eco friendly house exterior design.</p><br/><p>Green building with plants growing on its faceted wall presents the interaction of the nature with modern architecture and provides more comfortable and pleasant environment for people inside, creating a universally appealing look.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_72050" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 460px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="eco friendly house design" class="size-full wp-image-72050" height="600" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma-3.jpg" title="green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma (3)" width="450" />Eco friendly house design, green building with plants in wall containers</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>The faceted wall with green plants adds unique house design and surface texture to the way the street looks, creating a harmonious blend of modern architecture and natural environment, mixing man-made materials and organic forms, designed by the nature.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>This green building is located near the train station in Odawara, Japan. The ground floor features transparent walls with glass doors. The first floor facilitates a clinic and pharmacy while the upper floors are used for offices.</p><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_72051" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="modern houses with wall garden" class="size-full wp-image-72051" height="465" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma-2.jpg" title="green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma (2)" width="600" />Modern green building with wall garden</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Green building grows plants using decayed styrene form on the walls. The planters are comprised of aluminium panels, made in mono-block casting. Each panel is slanted, and plant containers appear to be organic, blending well with green plants.</p><br/><p>Garden house design, Green ideas for eco homes</p><br/><p>How to build an eco friendly house on a budget</p><br/><p>Watering hoses, air reservoir for ventilation and downpipes are installed behind the aluminum panels so that the front wall can accommodate an entire system for this green building.</p><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_72052" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="green plants growing on building wall" class=" wp-image-72052" height="450" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma-1.jpg" title="green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma (1)" width="600" />Green plants growing on green building wall</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>The pipes deliver rain water to the aluminum die-cast containers for plants, keeping the green building structure organic, alive and attractive.</p><br/><p>Green building, green wall design and rooftop garden for modern eco homes</p><br/><p>Green roof, sustainabl architecture and rooftop gardens</p><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_72053" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 435px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="modern architectural design with wall garden" class="size-full wp-image-72053" height="600" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma-4.jpg" title="green-building-eco-friendly-green-cast-kengo-kuma (4)" width="425" />Eco friendly modern architectural design, green building with plants growing in wall containers</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table>

Green Building Ideas, Green Cast Design by Kengo Kuma

Green building ideas reflect contemporary architectural and interior design trends, blending modern architecture with nature and reconnectin...

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