THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF WORKS CONSTRUCTED WITH KUME'S SEISMIC TIMBER FRAMED CONSTRUCTION METHOD

Abstract

This paper analyzes the relationship between design and performance of works built using Kume’s Seismic Timber Framed Construction Method. Exterior styles of its works were diverse, including Japanese, Western, and modern styles. Construction period of exterior mortar walls was shortened by installing a new product: Platon (cemented excelsior board) as a mortar base. Large windows were designed to open fully by using the new products: Rolscreen, Fuko Mado, and wooden shutters. Kume was actively involved in the invention of Platon and Fuko Mado. Shutter boxes were designed to adapt them to each interior style: Japanese, Western, and modern.