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hahahaha.
A friend forwarded me this AMAZING link on spatially conscious architecture in Japan.
Japanese architects have long delt with spatial constraints on building, but recently (and with the help of new industrial processes and materials technology) they are redefining architecture by inventing entirely new methods to build a "home". Removing all concept of doorways, stairwells, and individual bedrooms and bathrooms, micro-architecture evolves around the use of space; thinking in "3-D" rather than in the classically 2-dimensional plan and section. With this principle in mind, houses can take on any form and require only as much space as occupation requires.
Most importantly, and most environmentally conscious, these new microhouses are finding dynamic ways to exploit natural resources to replace energy consuming electricity. Take for instance, the "Cell Block" house by Yasuhiro Yamashita. The entire facade employs "cross-stitched" steel and glass, to create a checkered shell with maximum natural light intake. Beautiful and inventive design, minimal energy, and requiring only an iota of land....wonderful!
check this ish out: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128953596
...and studies are showing that people are moving away from suburbia, and back into cities. Minimalistic design may be the only design left to consider as urban spaces explode with a growing population. More to come on that.
