Remaining condition and roof ridge orientation of machiya in Chiba Prefecture

Expanded basic survey by web mapping

Abstract

Roof ridge orientation of machiya(traditional merchant house) is a key element of streetscape. As the number of machiya has been decreasing in recent years, basic survey is urgently needed. Furthermore, because the direction of roof ridge may change within a narrow area, it is necessary to conduct a nationwide investigation on a per-settlement basis. This research is targeted at Chiba prefecture. It also looks at remaining condition and façade design of machiya in major district of each settlement.