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- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Central Interior DuskJapan’s scenery is both mesmerizing and inviting, yet its landscape is also often threatened by natural disasters. This leaves homeowners with the task of reinforcing their homes. One family in southwest Japan has opted to hire Architecture Studio Nolla to build a <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/630857/hybrid-wooden-house-architecture-studio-nolla/">hybrid house</a> of both traditional lumber and glued laminated timber (glulam, for short), which provides protection from Mother Nature, cost-effective climate control, and - most importantly - peace of mind.1
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Central Interior Dusk<a href="http://www.apawood.org/glulam">Glulam</a> is a versatile wooden beam consisting of multiple “wooden laminations” which are fused together with a strong, moisture-resistant adhesive.2
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla ConstructionThe product boasts to be, pound for pound, stronger than steel, and is revolutionary in both commercial and residential constructions.3
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Interior Open Living RoomThis means that the material can withstand normal weathering, as well as a more intense storm.4
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Interior Open 3Cost is right alongside durability on the list of homeowners’ priorities, and luckily the Hybrid Wooden House costs about the same as a typical “post and beam” home in the area, likely due to not needing as much material as a building made of conventional timber.5
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Interior Open 2Unique ventilation features allow the family to remain cool during the area’s hot and humid months, as well.6
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Interior OpenThere is a large open-air feature on one side of the home in the form of folding doors, which double as a storm shutter when closed and a sunshade at dusk.7
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Interior Open KitchenWooden slats can be found on all sides of the home to allow for optimal air flow, as well.8
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Interior Central Upward ViewLastly, the roof is fortified to reduce risk of overheating.9
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Exterior Side ViewHybrid Wooden House / Architecture Studio Nolla10
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Exterior Side View NightHybrid Wooden House / Architecture Studio Nolla11
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Exterior OpenHybrid Wooden House / Architecture Studio Nolla12
- Hybrid Wooden House Architecture Studio Nolla Cross Section PlanHybrid Wooden House / Architecture Studio Nolla13