Sylva Pod
This modular home blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern eco-technologies to create a resilient, inclusive, and climate-responsive dwelling. Prefabricated cassette walls—made from waterproof plasterboard, structural plywood, and recycled glass-wool—form a ductile system that flexes during earthquakes and returns intact, combining safety with elegance. A cross-laminated timber roof, inspired by kake-zukuri temples, invites reflection beneath its warm, fragrant canopy. Solar-tracking louvers harvest energy and visually connect the neighborhood to the sun’s rhythm, while algae bioreactor façades clean greywater, capture carbon, and generate biofuel. Hinged wooden panels open to merge indoor and public life for markets or performances, then close for peace and privacy. Universal design ensures accessibility for all, and embedded sensors monitor structural health, fostering collective safety and trust. This home is not just a shelter—it is a living, breathing civic organism that nurtures social connection, environmental stewardship, and spiritual grounding in daily life.
