A bit boring on the outside and characteristically minimalist inside, this stunning home in Japan nonetheless gets huge brownie points for having no fewer than 29 skylights! Since the double storey building's solid metal cladding blocks out any possibility of light penetrating the family's interior living space, the designers looked to the sky to provide natural light instead. Takeshi Hosaka created a system of acrylic panels that appear to sag just below the roof; these not only hold and distribute natural light, but also control the home's microclimate.
I Love IT!!! Total genius. i especially love how the seperate rooms on the lower level have no ceiling so they can also enjoy the beautiful natural light. I run a Skylight business in Brisbane http://www.skybriteskylights.com.au and I love seeing design like this. It is so refreshing to see designers/ architects encorporating skylights into their design in the pre development stage not a post thought. Go eco friendly all the way. Thank you