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Japan’s Otake House Showcases Sleek Passive Solar Design

07/27/2009
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japans-otake-house-showcases-sleek-passive-solar-design/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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This sleek modern hilltop residence was designed by Japan-based architecture firm Suppose Design Office to make optimal use of passive solar building principles. Every aspect of the residence’s innovative design has been carefully considered to make the best use of available sunlight and natural ventilation, demonstrating how efficient building practices can inform and give shape to elegant modern architecture....

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