This study focuses on Nagano Prefecture, which actively adopted concrete block (CB) buildings for initial public housing, to understand the historical background of the construction of CB public housing. For this purpose, we analyzed Nagano Prefecture’s housing policy until the mid-1950s and the architectural characteristics of CB public housing. As a result, we found that the housing policy that promoted the CB building was adopted in Nagano Prefecture as a unique regional policy to conserve forest resources and that such regional characteristics were reflected in the planning rather than in the technical aspects of the housing.

In this study, we present the calculation procedures and obtain the flow line area, including both inter- and intra-departmental flow line areas.

As a result, there is a negative correlation between the flow line ratio and the size of the hospital. On average, it is about 30%. This correlation is stronger on all floors and on the medical floors. Since the floor plan of the ward floor tends to be constant, the flow rate reaches about 32%.

This study investigated the organization, support system and effectiveness of work-related activities compared to recreational ones in a day service facility for the elderly using the Assessment of Quality of Activities. The findings are as follows: First, the majority of participants in these activities are the elderly who require care and have dementia. Second, diverse options and support are necessary for the elderly with varying interests and physical conditions when managing work-related activities. Third, work-related activities are more effective than recreational ones. The effects of work-related activities are more significant for the elderly with poor physical and cognitive functioning.

Since the 2010s, local government buildings habe been rebuilt one after another. When rebuilding them, it is required to improve their environmental performance. On the other hand, ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster is an issue for local government buildings. We thought that it was necessary to integrate environmental considerations during normal times and disaster prevention functions during emergencies. Therefore, in this study, we will organize the technologies and plans introduced in various parts of Japan from the viewpoint of both of them in modern government buildings.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a monitored travel program through a pre-boarding experience session for persons with developmental disabilities who have anxiety or difficulty in flying with regard to reducing the anxiety and difficulties. The results showed they who had previously given up on travel could enjoy safe travel and have successful experiences if appropriate they were provided through this program, indicating the effectiveness of this program, which conducts air travel as a series of itineraries. Furthermore, the relationship between the roles of providers offering reasonable accommodation and points to keep in mind when offering that were clarified.

The purpose of this research is to understand the usage characteristics of sitting spaces in local city center. The results are summarized as follows; (1) Sitting spaces in temple precincts, in vacant lots facing the street, and attached to stores are frequently used. On the other hand, about 70% of the total sitting spaces are not used. (2) The frequency of use of sitting spaces is largely influenced by the user’s place of residence and mode of transportation. (3) Regarding the time spent using the sitting space, the purpose of visit, age, and place of residence had a significant impact.

This study revealed the process of urban transformation from the perspective of land ownership transition from 1888 to 2020, focusing on the historic city center of Kuroishi City. The process of decline in the city center began with a decrease in population from the 1950s, followed by an increase in absentee landlords from the 1960s, stagnation in land transactions from the 1970s, and a visible decline in commercial functions such as the number of stores and sales from the early 1980s onwards. Additionally, it was revealed that most absentee landlords reside within the city or nearby areas.

This study invested the evolution of China’s rural residential land system through seven phases, exploring shifts in peasants’ rights to their land and housing. It highlights pilot initiatives in these areas. Moreover, the adoption of the “Three Rights Separation” model in four Eastern provinces has spurred innovative policies, such as building area limits, recognition of collective economic entities, land restitution methods, and strategies for efficiently using residential and vacant lands. These initiatives have optimized land use and advanced rural development. The results have been crucial in strengthening the land system, significantly boosting peasants’ welfare and economic stability.

In Tenjin area, Fukuoka city, various attractive functions such as business, commercial, and living service facilities are spatially integrated and combined to create a space where multiple groups can gather and communicate. By analyzing the distribution of multi-level pedestrian flow, building use, and street characteristics, as well as the distribution of multi-use Betweenness Centrality results in the Tenjin area, this study examines the multi-level pedestrian distribution factors at different times and locations, to explore the importance of integrated urban development in creating a vibrant and well-connected urban space, and provide valuable advice in future urban redevelopment projects.

The purpose of this study is to examine preferences for cycle infrastructure and the likelihood of using differing cycling lanes from the perspective of active travel. Data were obtained from an online survey of 3,919 respondents who reported cycling to destinations associated with everyday activities within the Nagoya Metropolitan Region. Results show greater willingness to use Cycle Roads while Mixed Cycle and Vehicle Lanes are valued least. Logistic regression models show significant increased likelihood of cycling lane use along routes with taxing slopes. Cyclists are also more likely to use lanes for access to medical facilities, parks, and transit nodes.

With statistical tools and inspections into actual projects and theories, the insufficient influence of reinforced concrete on the simplification of historical styles is evident. The rare internal changes in reinforced concrete and the global divergence between horizontal and vertical visual elements merely indicate a technological shift. Certain manners of historical styles still existed in reinforced concrete, while some projects transcending the era were built in earlier structures. Moreover, the similarity between reinforced concrete and wooden frames illustrates Japan’s special trajectory, also pointing to wire mesh reinforced concrete.

This study clarifies the characteristics of the construction plan of theaters by Naotane Yamazaki in Tokyo city planning council in 1885 and their locations. In the proposal by Yamazaki, one theater each was dispersed and located in Kanda, Nihonbashi, and Kyobashi wards. It is assumed that the reason for the distribution of theaters was to limit the number of theaters in order to stabilize Kabuki performances, to select locations in wards with large populations to allow for sufficient attendance, and to locate theaters within the scope of fire prevention policies that restrict building structures.

This study analyzed the venue planning for the World City Expo, originally scheduled for 1996, yielding three key insights. First, architects involved in this exposition proposed innovative and experimental venue designs, aiming to surpass conventional exposition standards. Second, Toyo Ito’s initial Media Park proposal featured a barcode-like district plan, later revised to a more conventional layout. Third, while Kenzo Tange envisioned Singapore as the ideal city model, Ito drew inspiration from Bangkok’s floating markets.

The purpose of this paper is to examine the flow of rainwater that falls on Pre Rup temple to the drainage channels, and to clarify the drainage method for the entire temple. I think this will help us to consider the concept of water use and treatment in Khmer.

As a result of calculating the water gradient of the paving stones and analyzing the drainage equipment, we found that the water gradient of foundation was adjusted according to the function of each place and arranging collection channels and merging tanks in appropriate locations.

This study is an attempt to evaluate the architectural design of the top 27 proposals in the international competition for the ‘Palais des Nations’ in 1926-27. The drawings on the proposals which collected in some archives were classified in terms of the site planning, the external appearance, and the circulation. It was revealed that the architecture of classicism corresponded to the characteristics of the site as well as the modern architecture by means of the arrangement of the buildings for the assembly hall and the secretariat to sustain the Lake Geneva landscape.

This study examines the characteristics of dalans, traditional covered walkways in Kandahar Old City in Afghanistan. The analysis of changes in the distribution of dalans uses an old map (1880), an aerial photograph (1966), and satellite imagery (2022), followed by a field survey conducted between June 2022 and February 2023 to confirm the characteristics of the dalans. The analysis revealed that most of the dalans in Kandahar Old City are relatively new, built after the 1960s in response to rapid urbanization, and differ from those in the Herat Old City, where dalans over 100 years old still exist.

This study clarified formation and regional characteristics of continuous eaves in front of town houses in deep snow areas in the Edo era. The formation of continuous eaves in front of townhouses can be divided into three types: feudal domain-led, townspeople-led, and naturally occurring. In addition, when considering the regional characteristics of Gangi-dōri by name based on functions of post and market, Gangi-doris can be classified as post station type (“Gangi”, “Komaya”, “Kariya”), market type (“Komise”), and post station and market type (“Eaves”).