research and exploration

Cove of Reminiscence: Reconciling the past through chronological advancement.

Japan is facing aging population problems along the years. Due to the high population density in urban areas, the retired are struggling to find a place for them to enjoy their retirement as the hiking of property prices caused by insufficient of land. The main objective of this building is to provide an area of retirement or the aged people of Japan, creating a relaxing haven and escape from urban areas into a natural environment. The purpose of this building is to achieve green energy production and sustainability. The building is a modular design with retractable loft to provide a more flexible facilities for the elderly. Types of energy including biomass, solar power, rain and wind harvesting are included to generate power for the entire building. Tubes of different sizes are responsible for linking the whole module together as well as transporting goods, supplies, people as well as power generated. Plants and vegetables are well planted along the building to help the building achieve a self-sustainable condition as people can grow their own food in the building. It also provides shade and breeze into the air creating a cooler environment.