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Measure and Construction of the Japanese House by Heino Engel (1989, Trade Paperback)
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A remarkable classic work on traditional Japanese architecture and its general integrative quality, the order of space and form, the flexibility of partitions and room functions and other important or unique qualities.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-100804814929
ISBN-139780804814928
eBay Product ID (ePID)265307
Product Key Features
Book TitleMeasure and Construction of the Japanese House
Number of Pages152 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAsia / Japan, Historic Preservation / General, Buildings / Residential, General
Publication Year1989
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture, History
AuthorHeino Engel
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight14.5 Oz
Item Length10.2 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN84-051859
SynopsisA remarkable classic work on traditional Japanese architecture and its general integrative quality, the order of space and form, the flexibility of partitions and room functions and other important or unique qualities. The author describes in detail, and with numerous architectural plans and drawings, the influence of the anatomy of the Japanese human body on traditional units of measurement and on house construction. This work is not simply a description of the features of the Japanese house, but "an invitation to probe the possibilities of utilizing this architectural achievement of the Japanese ...in modern living and building," according to the author, who further 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 structure., A remarkable classic work on traditional Japanese architecture and its general integrative quality, the order of space and form, the flexibility of partitions and room functions and other important or unique qualities. The author describes in detail, and with numerous architectural plans and drawings, the influence of the anatomy of the Japanese human body on traditional units of measurement and on house construction. This work is not simply a description of the features of the Japanese house, but an invitation to probe the possibilities of utilizing this architectural achievement of the Japanese ...in modern living and building, according to the author, who further 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 structure., A study of Japanese architectural form, system and component applied to modern living and contemporary homes.
LC Classification NumberTH4809.J3E54 1985
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- 26 Jan, 2017
interesting, as expected
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Mar, 2016
This is exactly what I was looking for.
Really good overview of traditional Japanese residential architecture.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
