Memu Meadows: Même prototype by Kengo Kuma.
10/06/2012.
by Kengo Kuma & Associates [Hokkaido] Japan
metalocus, JOSÉ JUAN BARBA, T. del Prado
metalocus, JOSÉ JUAN BARBA, T. del Prado
In this reply Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has created a "House of the Future" Même, a prototype architecture for a future in which energy is a key requirement for buildings. In collaboration with the National Institute of Environmental Technology, Kengo Kuma presents a study of the environmental aspects of architecture and construction and tested in extreme weather conditions.
His project "Même", with an area of almost 80 square meters, used as material for the walls and cover a two-layer permeable membrane, stretched over a wooden frame, which provides insulation and natural lighting inside the housing. In addition the ventilation and air conditioning installations are within this membrane. The geothermal heating system saves energy. Inside the walls, ceiling and floor of the house is built-in sensors that collect information on the seismic resistance, thermal conductivity and efficiency energérica of building materials.
Besides being a "smart" house, is mobile and easy: Kengo Kuma has designed in such a way that is easy to assemble and disassemble. Therefore, its cost is very high. If research is successful, may be carried out mass production Même house.
Facility name: Memu Meadows Project name: Même.
Program:Experimental residence.
Building area: 79.50 m2
Site: 158-1 Memu, Taikicho, Hirogun, Hokkaido, Japan.
Date: 06.2011.
Kengo Kuma was born in Yokohama (Kanagawa, Japan) in 1954. He studied architecture at the University of Tokyo, finishing his degree in 1979. In 1987, he opened the "Spatial Design Studio". In 1990 he founded "Kengo Kuma & Associates" and extend the study to Europe (Paris, France) in 2008. Since 1985 and until 2009, has taught as visiting professor and holder at the universities of Columbia, Keio, Illinois and Tokyo.
Main Awards:
· 2011 The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Art Encouragement Prize for "Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum."
· 2010 Mainichi Art Award for “Nezu Museum.”
· 2009 "Decoration Officier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" (France).
· 2008 Energy Performance + Architecture Award (France). Bois Magazine International Wood Architecture Award (France).
· 2002 Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award (Finland).
· 2001 Togo Murano Award for “Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum.”
· 1997 Architectural Institute of Japan Award for “Noh Stage in the Forest”. First Place, AIA DuPONT Benedictus Award for “Water/Glass” (USA).