[Komiyama Eco House]

Abstract

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We designed Eco House together with builders and contractors.called Komiyama Eco House.on an experimental basis. The windows are double-glazed to enhance the heat-insulating properties. A heat pump called EcoCute is used to make warm water. A solar cell is installed on the roof. Other new ideas, including ENE-FARM and LED, are also being experimented on the eco-house.

However, Komiyama Eco House cannot be moved as it is, because different regions have different climates. To solve this problem, the house unit must be divided into elements, such as a solar cell, a heat insulation system, and an EcoCute unit. Through such decomposition, we can create constructive information for other regions.

Using such information, one might be able to conclude, for example, that It uses this heat-insulation system, and that such a type would be better in Okinawa. Another might say that Komiyama eco house’s solar cell could be used also in that region.

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Komiyama eco House is only one of many cases. There may be few cases where Komiyama House can apply directly. It is then important to “factorize” each case into individual elements and abstract common elements to create a universal solution.