This high-altitude residence is located at the far end of the Tateshina Plateau at an altitude of over 1,600 meters. The structure consists of a 270 mm thick reinforced concrete freestanding wall in the center and climbing beams on both sides of the wall. The outer perimeter is open, and LOW-E glass for cold regions is used.

Japan | Nagano

Jutakutokushu September 2005 issue 94P