Contemporary architecture involves many characteristics but in this

Contemporary architecture involves many characteristics, but in this case I’m going to talk about an important characteristic in now days. Total square footage: 4200 sq ft. Completed: 2011 Architects: Brooks + Skarpa Total cost: 1. 7 mil The Yin-Yang House is a single-family home in a quiet Venice, CA neighborhood. Sustainability as a characteristic of contemporary architecture. Is the ability or capacity of something to be maintained or to sustain itself. Many of the materials used, including the bamboo interior, composite stone and tile countertops and bathroom finishes are recycled, and reinforce the environmental DNA of the house, which also has a green roof. Blown-in cellulose insulation, radiant heating and a host of other sustainable features aids in the performance of the building’s heating and cooling. The active systems in the home include a 12 KW solar photovoltaic panel system, the largest such residential system available on the market. The solar panels also provide shade from the sun, preventing the house from becoming overheated. The owners have been in the home for over nine months and have yet to receive a power bill. . WORKSPACE ‘HOUSING SYSTEMS’ Learning Activity: Understanding Housing Types. Task 1 : Understanding Type Armando Pinal, School of Architecture La Salle