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KitchenThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design -- it's also is the first certified Passive House in Japan. Simplicity has its rewards, and when the Passive House standard is synthesized with Japan's refined building sensibility the result is a powerful combination that can move green building to a new level. This ultra-efficient house is a far cry from traditional Japanese housing, which used thin wall construction and single-pane windows, which even today is still quit typical....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japan-gets-its-first-passive-house/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
Japan's First Passive HouseThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design -- it's also is the first certified Passive House in Japan. Simplicity has its rewards, and when the Passive House standard is synthesized with Japan's refined building sensibility the result is a powerful combination that can move green building to a new level. This ultra-efficient house is a far cry from traditional Japanese housing, which used thin wall construction and single-pane windows, which even today is still quit typical....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japan-gets-its-first-passive-house/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
Passive House JapanThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design -- it's also is the first certified Passive House in Japan. Simplicity has its rewards, and when the Passive House standard is synthesized with Japan's refined building sensibility the result is a powerful combination that can move green building to a new level. This ultra-efficient house is a far cry from traditional Japanese housing, which used thin wall construction and single-pane windows, which even today is still quit typical....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japan-gets-its-first-passive-house/'>READ ARTICLE</a>3
Japan's First Passive HouseThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design -- it's also is the first certified Passive House in Japan. Simplicity has its rewards, and when the Passive House standard is synthesized with Japan's refined building sensibility the result is a powerful combination that can move green building to a new level. This ultra-efficient house is a far cry from traditional Japanese housing, which used thin wall construction and single-pane windows, which even today is still quit typical....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japan-gets-its-first-passive-house/'>READ ARTICLE</a>4
Roof DeckThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design -- it's also is the first certified Passive House in Japan. Simplicity has its rewards, and when the Passive House standard is synthesized with Japan's refined building sensibility the result is a powerful combination that can move green building to a new level. This ultra-efficient house is a far cry from traditional Japanese housing, which used thin wall construction and single-pane windows, which even today is still quit typical....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japan-gets-its-first-passive-house/'>READ ARTICLE</a>5
Corner DetailThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design -- it's also is the first certified Passive House in Japan. Simplicity has its rewards, and when the Passive House standard is synthesized with Japan's refined building sensibility the result is a powerful combination that can move green building to a new level. This ultra-efficient house is a far cry from traditional Japanese housing, which used thin wall construction and single-pane windows, which even today is still quit typical....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japan-gets-its-first-passive-house/'>READ ARTICLE</a>6
HRVThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design -- it's also is the first certified Passive House in Japan. Simplicity has its rewards, and when the Passive House standard is synthesized with Japan's refined building sensibility the result is a powerful combination that can move green building to a new level. This ultra-efficient house is a far cry from traditional Japanese housing, which used thin wall construction and single-pane windows, which even today is still quit typical....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/japan-gets-its-first-passive-house/'>READ ARTICLE</a>7
