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Measure & Construction of the Japanese House 250 Plans & Sketches Plus Illustrations of Joinery

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Measure & Construction of the Japanese House 250 Plans & Sketches Plus Illustrations of Joinery

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ISBN: 9784805316467
Title: Measure & Construction of the Japanese House 250 Plans & Sketches Plus Illustrations of Joinery
Author: ENGEL HEINO

The fundamental topics under consideration in this book are the Japanese ordering of space and form, the flexible arrangement of partitions and room functions in a Japanese home, and the general integrative quality of traditional Japanese architecture. The author describes in detail-with abundant architectural plans and drawings-the influence of body anatomy on traditional Japanese units of measurement and house construction. The layout, framework and methods of space control (shoji, fusuma, etc.), the shutters and doors used in the house, and many other topics are given comprehensive treatment. This book is not simply a description of the features of the typical Japanese house, but, as the author states, also \"an invitation to probe the possibilities of utilizing this architectural achievement of the Japanese ... in modern living and building.\" The author believes that the unique features of the Japanese house are better suited to serve as a pattern for contemporary housing than any other form of residential architecture. Book jacket.

Format: Hardback
Price: $35.00

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Weight 650 g
Dimensions 254 × 190 × 18 mm