Cantilevered Bioclimatic House Breathes Through its Roof in Greece

A great number of designers are turning to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/recycled-shipping-containers/">recycled shipping containers</a> and other metal materials because of their lower cost, ease of construction and industrial-chic aesthetic. But in an area like Greece, where the temperatures soar in the summer time, we've often wondered how these buildings stay cool without using up a pile of electricity to run the air-conditioner. Responding to just this problem, <a href="http://www.gem-arch.gr">Gem Architects</a> gave the cantilevering Bioclimatic House an opening in the roof that allows it to breathe. Hit the jump for more details.

The Bioclimatic House is located just outside of Athens

The metal skin is clad with light panels

An opening in the roof allows the house to breathe when it gets hot outside

This floating staircase is definitely a highlight of the interior

The home is defined by an industrial-chic aesthetic

Sparsely furnished and decidedly masculine, the home relies on alternative heating