"If only the same care could be lavished on every building" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Sumu Yakashima, a co-operative housing project in Japan that aims to positively impact its natural setting.Designed by architect Tsukasa Ono, the co-operative community on Japan's Yakushima island uses a "regenerative" approach to improve the soil it's built on by promoting the growth of mycelium and bacteria.
Sumu Yakushima is a community created by eight co-owners
"Grand in concept and execution"
Commenters are in awe of the "compelli