Otake Passive Solar House Design by SUPPOSE Design Office

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Located in the western region of Hiroshima in Otake, Japan, architect firm SUPPOSE design office has created an sustainable passive solar house which maintains interior thermal comfort throughout the sun’s daily and annual cycles. At the same time it reduces the requirements for active heating and cooling systems.

Suppose Design took full advantage of the scenic view by placing the bedrooms on the ground floor plan, and saving the best view for the communal areas on the first floor. The area of the house is structurally divided into load bearing zones and free zones.

The ground floor of the house consists of a relatively conventional floor plan according to what Suppose Design Office previous projects. The space is formulated by three children’s bedrooms which don’t remind us of anything in terms of space to the westerners’ perception of space; and a very small and simple main bedroom for the parents which consist of nothing but a double bed.

The whole house is covered with water proof material used in ships; ship construction know-how was essential for Suppose Design. This exceptional house has no sealants or tiling; the glossy water proof coating wraps uninterruptedly from the outside to the inside of the house allowing for the sharp edges and clear finishes to be clearly defined.

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