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Building Law Memo for Wooden Building Design [Ver.3: What Are Areas Exposed to Fire Spread?]
This memo provides a clear summary of the laws frequently used in the design of new wooden houses and small-scale buildings. I’ve got to study hard again today!Today, let’s learn about “areas exposed to fire spread.” Today’s basic concep... -
Building Law Memo for Wooden Building Design [Ver.2: What Are Habitable and Non-Habitable Rooms?]
This memo provides a clear summary of the laws frequently used in the design of new wooden houses and small-scale buildings. I’ve got to study hard again today!Today, let’s learn about “habitable rooms.” Today’s basic architectural desig... -
Understanding Japan’s Building Code for Wooden Buildings [Vol.1: Purpose]
This memo provides a clear summary of the laws frequently used in the design of new wooden houses and small-scale buildings. I’ve got to study hard again today! Today’s basic architectural design topic is Article 1 of Japan’s Building St... -
What Is an Urbanization Control Area? Japan’s “Invisible Boundary” Protecting Cities
In this memo, I’ll walk you through how Japan’s Urbanization Control Areas work. It may seem a bit technical, but once you understand this concept, you’ll see how it influences where buildings can be placed across Japan. An Urb...
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