Fukuoka , Japan
Alabama , USA
Across Building
Fukuoka , Japan
The Glass Chapel
Alabama , USA
- In its initial years , the Studio ( founded in 1993 by Samuel Mockbee so early days for green ethos ) became known for establishing an ethos of recycling , reusing and remaking . It is now an undergraduate program at the School of Architecture Auburn University Alabama , US
- Part of Rural Studio ’ s philosophy is to continually question what should be built , rather than what can be built , both for the performance and operation of the projects .
- A local project : the glass Chapel is a community building built by and with the community .
- Multi-functional : the Glass Chapel serves as a transportation stop , community gathering space , chapel for the local choral group and distribution centre for children ’ s summer school meals .
- Materials re-use : car windows salvaged from a Chicago scrap yard provide striking roofing material on the north side atop
Why choose it ? Opened in 1995 , it is an early example of a having a green roof as the theme for the project . The green roof build was chosen in order to salvage one of the last parks in Fukuoka City .
“ In order to be certified as a Living Building , a structure is required to produce as much energy as it uses in a year ”
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