CRAFT
Craftsmanship in Timber Homes: A Carpenter on Joinery and the Value of Handwork
A Japanese carpenter discusses timber joints, hand-planing, the balance of machine precision and handwork, and passing craft to the next generation.
JOURNAL
Perspectives on Japanese Living.
Architecture, craftsmanship and ways of living rooted in place. New perspectives on the Japanese home.
ALL STORIES
DESIGN
Designing a Home with Light and Air: An Introduction to Passive Design
An architect explains how orientation, windows, eaves, ventilation and mechanical systems work together to create comfortable homes.
ARCHITECTURE
What Is “Ma” in Japanese Architecture? An Interview with an Architect
An architect explains “ma” not as empty space, but as a changing relationship between people, nature, time and action.