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The Y residence is located in the residential area of Ushiku, Ibaraki. It sits on a slope with an impressive roof that slants 8.53 degrees to the south. Indoor and outdoor parking is on the RC structured basement, and 3 zones separated by different floor levels are on the wood-structured ground floor. Centered around the living room and dining room is the Japanese room, located to the east; the kitchen is located to the west. Open work space is located 330mm above the living room, and further to the north and 805mm above is a hallway running east to west connecting private areas such as the bedroom, bathroom and children’s room. The stove situated in the center of the living room and dining room adds to the character of the room. The electronic heat storage floor heater, wall panel radiators and floor radiators were selected as the heating system. Also, to allow the air to flow throughout the house, openings were created on all 4 sides (north, south, west and east) and top light windows that open electronically were selected. Traditional doors such as a Sudare (Japanese traditional shade) and shoji were used in the living and dining room to control the temperature, natural light and breeze, which of course, varies depending on the weather and season. To use natural energy efficiently, natural materials such as OYA stone, solid ash and plaster were used to create a comfortable living space.

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