Remaining condition and roof ridge orientation of machiya in Akita Prefecture

Expanded basic survey by web mapping

Abstract

Roof ridge orientation machiya(traditional merchant house) is a key element of streetscape. As the number of machiya has been decreasing in 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 Akita prefecture. It also looks at remaining condition and façade design of machiya in major district of each settlement.