Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explain the significance of the wide spreading of the "Tsuzukima-type" plan nowadays. The followings are new findings obtained from the field survey of the way of living in three local cities - Oogaki, Kagoshima and Kanazawa. 1. The "Tsuzukima-type" plan is the one which is spreading with the growth of salaried workers' demanding for a detached house in local cities. 2. The "Tsuzukima-type" plan is considered to be formed under the influence of both the traditional plan in each local city and the "Koushishitu-type" plan in the metropolitan area. 3. The room arrangement of its first floor can be fitted for both traditional principle of house living, "HARE" and "KE", and modern one, "KOU" (=public) and "SHI" (=private). 4. In conclusion, the "Tsuzukima-type" plan is considered to be a transient one which is spreading in the changing process of traditional house affected by urbanization.
