Located in Amami Island, a southern island of Japan marked by a hot, humid climate and one of the shortest annual sunshine durations in the country, this self-sufficient house was designed for a family of four to live comfortably without relying on the power grid or mechanical air conditioning. Rooted in the local landscape and cultural memory, it reinterprets traditional ways of living through a contemporary lens, embracing natural forces to achieve harmony with the environment.
Grounded in passive design, the house minimizes dependence on active systems, integrates Amami’s climate and culture, and opens itself to the surrounding community. Through this pursuit, it quietly reexamines the very meaning of dwelling today, proposing a sustainable way of living in coexistence with nature.
