Project Gutenberg 2016-01-18 Public domain in the USA. 239 Shiga, Shigetsura Future Development of Japanese Dwelling Houses 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) "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 ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Dwellings -- Japan NA Text Category: Architecture 149252 2025-09-20T11:53:43.552010 text/html 127186 2024-10-22T23:45:13 text/html 3903941 2025-09-20T11:53:47.774986 application/epub+zip 3902904 2025-09-20T11:53:44.699064 application/epub+zip 105832 2025-09-20T11:53:43.990019 application/epub+zip 3958729 2025-09-20T11:53:49.882984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3944132 2025-09-20T11:53:47.115051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151763 2022-09-23T07:39:11.058213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103892 2025-09-20T11:53:43.063999 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83999 2024-10-22T23:45:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15528 2025-09-20T11:53:50.012007 application/rdf+xml 14662 2025-09-20T11:53:44.076000 image/jpeg 2264 2025-09-20T11:53:44.033007 image/jpeg 3536446 2025-09-20T11:53:43.666032 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog