Located in a quiet neighbourhood in Jalan Ara, Bangsar, is an extraordinary bungalow that encompasses modern technology and eco-friendly materials all in one.

From the exterior, this house stands out from the rest of the bungalows. One will be amazed with its revolutionary architectural approach which showcases “eco” and “smart” elements for South-East Asian homes.

This state-of-the-art bungalow is the result of PanaHome Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s pilot initiative in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region.

Built on land of approximately 11,000 sq ft in size, it has a built-up area of 4,169 sq ft.

Designed by local architects and consultants, the construction of the house was completed within six months using PanaHome’s building methodologies and design approaches.

Technology Designed to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly, the house comes with heat insulation technology that minimises heat transmission from external space. The unique PanaHome’s PureTech structured embedded ventilation system, which supplies effective flow and circulation of natural cool air, is incorporated into the house.

Twenty-foot high glass windows from the ground to first floor are slightly tinted to reduce the transmission of light and also to reduce heat.  All these features keep the living space naturally cool and clean for without the need for excessive air-conditioning, hence reducing energy consumption.

Clockwise from top left: The living room, the dry kitchen and dining area, one of the bedrooms and the upper living area.

Construction methods utilising pre-fabricated steel fram technology ensure high and consistent building quality, while accomplishing shorter construction time. In fact, PanaHome’s optional PowerTech technology, which is commonly employed in Japan, is designed to withstand earthquakes.

A unique feature of the home is PanaHome KiraTech tiles cladded on building exterior. It comes with self-cleaning capabilities to ensure even

PanaHome’s Kiratech tiles come with self-cleaning capabilities.

external walls are consistently clean. The tiles are able to break down surrounding toxic air pollutants which contributes to a cleaner environment.

As we are living in a tropical country with constant heavy rainfall, Panahome applied high-grade waterproofing methods to the “eco-ideas” home to overcome common water leakage problems.

Simple yet innovative designs The interior of the four-bedroom home is fitted with various innovative solutions such as energy efficient air conditioners, home appliances, smart audio visual systems, communication systems, security solutions, space-saving features and kitchen pull-down systems, all developed by Panasonic.

The double-rack pull-down storage system which is used in the kitchen is especially effective for easy access of items stored deep in the higher units of the upper cabinets. Essentially, it comprises a movable front and back rack installed in a wall unit. When one pulls the front rack down, it lowers both racks in one smooth operation for easy reach without the use of stools.

From left: The rotating shoe rack that can fit up to 54 pairs of shoes and the double-rack pull-down storage system  used for the kitchen cabinets.

“One of the space-saving features is the shoe rack which is able to accommodate up to 54 pairs of shoes. The shoes are placed on both back and front of the rack to maximize space. By rotating the rack around, one can easily reach for the shoes placed on either side,” said PanaHome business development manager Matsumiya Hisashi.

L-R: Lee, Panasonic Asia Pacific managing director Yorihisa Shiokawa, Fujii and PanaHome Malaysia Sdn Bhd managing director Toshiro Baba at the launch of the PanaHome ‘eco ideas’ house.

The objective

The recently launched PanaHome ‘eco ideas’ house aims to showcase the strength of the Panasonic Group in building solutions. It physically demonstrates sustainable living, as well as the company’s latest green technologies.When asked why Panasonic chose Malaysia to build this showhouse, PanaHome Corporation Japan president and CEO Yasuteru Fujii replied, “The Malaysian population and economy grows every year, therefore there will be constant demand for houses. Also, since environment and energy concerns are getting highlighted as part of the national agenda, it is something we can do for Malaysia by taking advantage of our experiences in Japan.”

He added, “We also acknowledge the established and longstanding presence of Panasonic Malaysia as providing strong leverage to realising our concept of Smart Eco houses and smart cities.”

“PanaHome aims to make a difference and provide brand new options for people’s lifestyles in Malaysia and eventually for the rest of South-East Asia. Moreover, we plan to become Malaysia’s No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the housing industry,” commented Fujii.

Panasonic Malaysia managing director Jeff Lee explained, “We are indeed excited about introducing new building technologies to Malaysia. We are truly building an ‘econation’.”

The company hopes for this house to attract interest from new home buyers, developers, interior designers and architects.

For those who are interested to convert their home into one that incorporates Panasonic’s eco ideas, guideline pricing ranges from RM200 per sq ft to RM 300 per sq ft, according to a spokesperson.

Source by: The Star

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