Harmony of wood - typical Japanese country house in forest setting

Rural Japanese houses of the traditional kind, like this one, display a special harmony with nature. Wood is the main material due to the abundance... more

by David Hill

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Harmony of wood - typical Japanese country house in forest setting

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David Hill

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Rural Japanese houses of the traditional kind, like this one, display a special harmony with nature. Wood is the main material due to the abundance of trees in Japan and the ability of wood-framed structures to withstand earthquakes. Tiles ensure the roof is waterproof even though typhoons and blizzards.

This example sits on a hillside in Tenkawa Village, Nara Prefecture, in the historic west central area of the country.


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October 30th, 2013