Basic information

We focus on better building design　and　construction methods from the viewpoint of “environment”. By this we mean that communities live in a variety of different surroundings that form our environment. In recent years, we often encounter the term “sustainability” when discussing the environment. Put differently, “sustainability” is nothing but “survivability”. What is required now　and　in the future is the idea of “resilient” buildings, defined as maintaining an optimum relationship between human beings　and　the environment.
Based on this notion, our laboratories work on environmental issues related to buildings in a cross-disciplinary way from such viewpoints as materials　and　resources.
Our ideal model is to work as the legendary “samurai-farmers” of olden days. In striving for this idealized form, we take a hands-on approach　and　pursue research　and　practice in good balance. Part of the legend held the relationship with younger generations as indispensable to the future, so we endeavor to teach architecture to local children.