Exterior, House Building Type, and Wood Siding Material West View: The details of the home pay homage to Japanese architecture, reflecting the bi-cultural identity of the young family, who are American and Japanese. In addition to shou sugi ban siding, the house incorporates a genkan (a traditional Japanese entry area), a soaking tub, and a door that swings outward, as is the Japanese custom. Photo 5 of 8 in Adobe: A Net Zero Home

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West View: The details of the home pay homage to Japanese architecture, reflecting the bi-cultural identity of the young family, who are American and Japanese. In addition to shou sugi ban siding, the house incorporates a genkan (a traditional Japanese entry area), a soaking tub, and a door that swings outward, as is the Japanese custom.

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