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sustainable

techniques,

both

active and passive, to the mix. In addition to maximizing lighting in the day, the site also relies on natural ventilation, watershed conservation, solar and thermal hot water usage, and rainwater and grey water recycling. A highly insulated envelope was also incorporated in the build as was reconstituted bamboo. Special attention was paid to habitat preservation

and

intelligent

building control systems. The Kunming INNHOUSE, was one in a series of projects by the Oval Partnership as part of a concerted effort to raise awareness around eco-friendly and sustainable design with the hope of influencing future projects in the region.

www.ovalpartnership.com

slatted, rising wooden turrets & open walkways give the innhouse an eco-fort like aura

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