A systems diagram of a hut designed to cut off from civilization’s lifelines—power lines and utility piping—in order to live lightly on the earth while embracing the blessings of nature.
The exterior of the hut. Wastewater is broken down by microorganisms before flowing into the pond (biotope) in front.
Interior of the hut: a living room with a sunken kotatsu, raised one step above the earthen floor.
Kitchen. Wastewater here is decomposed by striped earthworms and microorganisms within a sloped soil layer.
The “retreat room” on the second floor offers views of both sunrise and sunset over the Kibi Highlands through its east- and west-facing windows.
The west-facing window of the “retreat room” offers a view of the mountain range of the Kibi Highlands. Outside the opening on the right is the rooftop terrace.
