Next21 is a skyscraper in Niigata, Japan, that includes shopping and office facilities. The building is 128 meters (420 feet) tall and has 21 floors. It is located in Furumachi, one of Niigata's central business districts.[citation needed]
Objectives
It is an experimental housing project consisting of 18 units, designed to reflect the lifestyle of urban households in the 21st century. The project was initiated by Osaka Gas Corporation in collaboration with the NEXT21 planning team, while the basic plan and design were developed by the NEXT21 Construction Committee.
Enhancing resource efficiency through systematized construction
Offering a variety of residential units to meet the needs of different households
Incorporating significant natural greenery within a high-rise building
Establishing a wildlife habitat within an urban multi-family housing environment
Managing waste and drainage on-site within the building
Reducing the environmental impact of the building
Utilizing energy efficiently, including the use of fuel cells
Improving living comfort without increasing energy consumption.
Access
The Bandai-bashi Line BRT Furumachi bus stop (Stop No. 06) is in front of the building.
