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Title: Future Development of Japanese Dwelling Houses
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Summary: "Future Development of Japanese Dwelling Houses" by Shigetsura Shiga is a thesis presented for the degree of Master of Architecture at the University of Illinois, written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work explores the evolution and potential future directions of Japanese residential architecture, reflecting on cultural, social, and aesthetic considerations that influence house design. Shiga draws comparisons between Japanese and Western architectural practices, articulating a vision for architecture that balances traditional Japanese elements with modern advancements. The thesis begins by examining the implications of Japan's rapidly changing society and the need for modernization in dwelling designs. Shiga discusses the importance of comfort, privacy, and beauty in house planning while advocating for the incorporation of scientific and economic considerations in contemporary architecture. He addresses specific characteristics of Japanese homes, such as seclusion, construction methods, and the potential for more open designs that align with modern living standards. Throughout, Shiga emphasizes the significance of architecture in shaping social behavior and national identity, ultimately urging architects and citizens alike to embrace innovation while respecting cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Shiga, Shigetsura
EBook No.: 50963
Published: Jan 18, 2016
Downloads: 237
Language: English
Subject: Dwellings -- Japan
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Future Development of Japanese Dwelling Houses
Credits:
Produced by Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Future Development of Japanese Dwelling Houses" by Shigetsura Shiga is a thesis presented for the degree of Master of Architecture at the University of Illinois, written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work explores the evolution and potential future directions of Japanese residential architecture, reflecting on cultural, social, and aesthetic considerations that influence house design. Shiga draws comparisons between Japanese and Western architectural practices, articulating a vision for architecture that balances traditional Japanese elements with modern advancements. The thesis begins by examining the implications of Japan's rapidly changing society and the need for modernization in dwelling designs. Shiga discusses the importance of comfort, privacy, and beauty in house planning while advocating for the incorporation of scientific and economic considerations in contemporary architecture. He addresses specific characteristics of Japanese homes, such as seclusion, construction methods, and the potential for more open designs that align with modern living standards. Throughout, Shiga emphasizes the significance of architecture in shaping social behavior and national identity, ultimately urging architects and citizens alike to embrace innovation while respecting cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Shiga, Shigetsura
EBook No.: 50963
Published: Jan 18, 2016
Downloads: 237
Language: English
Subject: Dwellings -- Japan
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.