studio 2m26 shapes wooden sheep house in kyoto with rice straws and sewn bamboo nets
Briefly

2m26, an architecture studio based in Kyoto, has designed a sustainable wooden sheep house named 'Hitsujigoya' using local materials like rice straws, bamboo nets, and natural cypress logs. The structure features traditional roofing made of rice straws sewn to bamboo nets, topped with cedar leaves and bark that aid in soil stability. Additionally, iris flowers are included to strengthen soil against erosion. The construction relies on hand-building methods due to limited access, aligning with traditional Japanese carpentry practices, culminating in a functional design for shepherding sheep that opens wide for easy access.
The architecture studio 2m26 utilizes local materials such as rice straws, bamboo nets, and cypress logs to construct a traditional wooden sheep house in Kyoto.
Using a combination of traditional roofing techniques and local flora, the 'Hitsujigoya' ensures sustainability and natural stability to prevent soil erosion over time.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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