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B House by Anderson Anderson ArchitectureEven though public school teachers rarely rake in a pile of Yen, a studious couple committed to building an earth-friendly prefabricated home in Japan that would be entirely self-sufficient. <a href="http://www.andersonanderson.com">Anderson Anderson Architecture</a> helped the couple afford the dream home by implementing their green goals in stages, starting with this charming <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/timberframe-house/">timber-framed structure</a> overlooking Kumamoto. Hit the jump to find out why we give the B House an A++ on the Inhabitat green building scale.1
B House by Anderson Anderson ArchitectureThe B House by Anderson Anderson Architecture is a prefabricated timber-framed home in Japan2
B House by Anderson Anderson ArchitectureConstructed off site with only the finest natural materials, the home now overlooks Kumamoto3
B House by Anderson Anderson ArchitectureIt is exceptionally well-lit and ventilated and boasts solar shading, hydronic heating and a host of other sustainable features.4
B House by Anderson Anderson ArchitectureThe original structure cost just $154,000 - a steal in Japan5
B House by Anderson Anderson ArchitectureSolar thermal panels and a green roof were slated to be installed6
B House by Anderson Anderson ArchitectureOwned by a couple of public school teachers, the B House is a sterling example of what can be achieved when we commit to being "green"7
