In this study, the purpose is to investigate the conditions necessary to improve the user experience of a robot guiding pedestrians to their destinations with providing information. Three key findings were successfully obtained by analyzing from both a practical and emotional perspectives the video data of the experiment and the results of a questionnaire survey conducted after the experiment. The first is the effectiveness of multi-robot guidance of multiple people, the second is the characteristics of the two types of guidance pattern, and the third is the comfortable distance between the robot and pedestrian.

This study examines the “ownership transfer” as a measure contributing to residents’ housing stability and community sustainability. While progress in implementing this policy remains limited across the three disaster-affected prefectures, case studies in Soma City suggest its potential to enhance regional resilience through disaster public housing transfers. Effective utilization requires streamlining administrative approval and improving demand assessment. The policy supports disaster victims’ housing security and diverse household integration. However, residents’ adaptive use, including expansion, reflects dissatisfaction with standardized housing. Providing stable living environments necessitates flexible housing plans tailored to household characteristics.

This study examines the reorganization of public libraries with overall reduction in the London Borough of Brent, analyzing the process and outcomes of both council and community managed libraries (CL). The findings show that council managed libraries are located in easily accessible areas with diverse services and multi-functional spaces, whereas CLs are in less convenient locations with smaller buildings. CLs provide not only reading spaces but also multi-purpose rooms and kitchens for community activities. While Brent’s reorganization met budget cut targets, many residents opposed the closures, valuing libraries more as community spaces than solely as places for books.

This paper shows the findings through installation of “play furniture”, furniture or instruments for play and living place, in an after school childcare facility. “Ichijo-Loft”, which is a furniture like a small loft, was installed in an facility in Okinawa prefecture and observation survey of children’s behavior was conducted before and after the installation.　“Ichijo-Loft” was mainly used by children who often did act of hub use and spontaneous act or children who’s position in children’s group were fluid. The findings shows the possibility to use “play furniture” by facility staffs as tools for making children’s living place.

In this study, we identified the trends in the number of visitors to disaster lore facilities nationwide, clarified the innovations and issues in facility operation, and organized the operational measures of disaster lore facilities according to the characteristics of the facilities. As a result, it was found that it is important to continue to operate facilities and attract visitors based on the characteristics of each facility, to refer to the innovations of existing facilities, and to pass on the reality and lessons learned from each unique disaster based on the characteristics of each disaster.

This study aims to assess the accessibility of the first designated evacuation shelters to be opened at the time of a disaster in Fukui City for individuals requiring special assistance who need to use these shelters independently. Specifically, we intend to analyze the following: 1) The status of the barrier-free environment in the buildings of the first designated evacuation shelters to be opened during a disaster, particularly where acceptance spaces are placed. 2) The need for the use of evacuation shelters by individuals requiring special assistance, focusing on the community center’s acceptance spaces.

This paper clarifies specific initiatives and innovations related to environmental adjustments at schools for special needs education (visual impairment). The study focuses on students’ learning and daily activities in school buildings, teachers’ educational and daily-life support there, and living activities in residential facilities. The following were identified as the main responses: assistance with mobility for safety, understanding the positions of oneself, rooms, and objects for convenience, and adjusting daylight and lighting for comfort.

This study focused on the renovation of empty warehouses/factories that occurred in areas where industry and distribution structures have changed. When a business operator aims to revitalize a region in a warehouse/factory renovation, the renovated warehouse/factory becomes a hub for attracting visitors and businesses to the hollowed-out area and forming a new community. Warehouses and factories have a high degree of freedom in spatial configuration, and can be renovated to create attractive spaces. However, they are not designed for human activities, and it has been found that there are issues with heat insulation etc. when using them as living spaces.

We clarified in detail the process from the occurring of the practical use concept to the operation method focusing of one case. As a result, the evaluation of the utilization possibility of the building stocks, which is an important phase of the process, could be divided into three perspectives: management, profitability, and space design. We could say that considering the utilization possibility and the content of the renovation specifically can contribute to sharing the image of using the stocks among the user of space and the owner and create prosperity and continuing of the place.

The aim of this paper is to clarify the characteristics and problems of the non-designated emergency shelters set up after the Noto Peninsula earthquake in 2024. We conducted literature reviews, interviews and surveys of shelters in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The results showed that 1) non-designated shelters tended to be difficult to reach for support, but they were self-managed and support from private support groups was also effective, and 2) non-designated shelters tended to have fewer rooms and facilities than designated shelters, and in some cases designated shelters supplemented the housing environment.

The purpose of this study is to clarify the current status of the evacuation environment and support system for people requiring assistance, focusing on direct evacuating to welfare shelters. Questionnaires were sent to municipalities throughout Japan regarding the environment and systems, and interviews were conducted with several municipalities regarding their actual conditions. As a result, it was found the problems faced and the support provided differ depending on disaster type, the situation of people requiring assistance and geographical conditions. Additionally, it was suggested the capacity of shelters for people with mental and intellectual disabilities in particular tends to be inadequate.

In recent urban development projects, parks and large-scale commercial facilities have adopted lawn spaces as places where people can stay freely. In this study, we aimed to investigate the behavior of visitors in Lawn Plaza A attached to a commercial facility and clarify the relationship with the actual usage and the surrounding environment. As a result, we clarified that the slope of the lawn surface, the flow of people passing by, and the presence or absence of plants and objects are related to the behavior of visitors, and that the behavior of visitors differs depending on attributes.

The focus is on a design process for inheriting the cultural values of modern housing architecture. While the utilization of existing stock is an urgent issue in contemporary society, there has not been sufficient discussion of attempts to preserve and renovate buildings, especially those that are recognized as having historical and cultural values. This paper describes the repair and renovation of Migishi Atelier (original design: Iwao Yamawaki) and clarifies the specific issues and the design process in the preservation and utilization of modern housing architecture.

This paper studies the feasibility of introducing “eco-friendly self-made insulation materials” on Ogijima, using natural or waste materials available locally. A survey of private homes revealed limited thermal comfort. Four materials, waste bedding, eelgrass, rice husks, and kanna shavings were selected for the insulation. These were found to provide comparable or superior insulation performance to glass wool, with significantly lower CO₂ emissions during production, transport, and disposal. These materials were also found to be less expensive. The study concludes that these self-made insulation materials could be a viable alternative for the island’s residents.

As the number of elderly patients receiving home medical care increases, and more people wish to spend their final days at home, there is growing need to improve living environments for end-of-life care. However, under current insurance systems, collaboration between medical professionals and home modification specialists remains limited. Physicians and visiting nurses emphasize the importance of understanding patients’ lives through their home environments, but systematic methods for such assessment are lacking. This study explores an approach where visiting physicians video-record patients’ living spaces to identify and analyze observation points supporting more effective home modification assessment.

Japanese thatch architecture embodies centuries of wisdom, yet rapid changes in climate, materials, labor, and economics challenge its sustainability. While modifications are often seen as threats to authenticity, this study explores how well-integrated technical adaptations can enhance longevity. Framed through craftsmen perspectives, it draws on interviews, observations, and surveys with thatchers of Miyama Kayabuki company in Kita Village, Japan. The study categorizes technical modifications as “Optimized & Retained” or “Detrimental & Reverted.” Findings show that adaptations by skilled craftspeople still preserve cultural integrity while ensuring relevance. Embracing informed modifications balances tradition with contemporary needs, safeguarding thatch heritage for future generations.

In this study, we first identify local construction companies engaged in new business fields in the Tokai region. Next, we will identify the business content and development area of the new field projects. Then, we will clarify the business development of a company that is engaged in spatial development as a new business field, including the improvement of land use such as abandoned and vacant land, and the utilization of vacant houses. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to clarify the business development of local construction companies in new field business that contribute to regional spatial management.

This study takes the spatial structure changes of Dafen Village in Shenzhen, China as an example to clarify the spatial configuration characteristics of the village in the city. At the same time, by examining the spontaneous daily life activity landscape generated by the behavior of residents and tourists in this space and the state of community daily necessities, understand the living atmosphere of the village in the city in this area, and clarify the relationship between the spatial layout of Dafen Village and the living conditions.

In recent years, the concept of the Parisian urban policy known as the “15-minute city” has attracted much attention. This policy emphasizes urban development centered on residence, and we considered it important to understand the extent to which residents currently live within their travel range. Therefore, based on a questionnaire survey, we investigated the actual travel conditions to 13 different facilities and the level of satisfaction with travel time. As a result, it became clear that the level of satisfaction with travel time differs depending on the means of transportation used, even if the travel time is the same.

The aim of this paper is to clarify the improvement model of a innovation commons that collaborates with the local community on a newly established university campus. First, we organized the basic information and history of the three target universities. Secondly, we analyzed the changes in space. Thirdly, we analyzed the organization and activities. Fourthly, we analyzed the characteristics of the three universities from both aspects. Finally, we derived improvement models for both aspects based on the commonalities of the three universities.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a playpark which utilizes a site of a closed school. Questionnaire survey was conducted on residents of Tsumori, Nishinari Ward, and users of the Nishinari Jagapea Park which is a playpark established in a site of a closed elementary school. The results showed that the playpark has an impact on the image of the environment surrounding local children and their interest in the environment surrounding children.

This study surveyed municipalities to examine outdoor temporary markets as an administrative policy. It assessed market size (frequency, vendors, visitors, and budget) and implementation outcomes, such as incidents, effectiveness measures, and challenges. The results show that these markets are relatively cost-effective. However, over 30% of responses lacked effectiveness measurements, indicating unclear impacts. Without proper assessment, these markets risk becoming a short-term trend. Establishing robust evaluation methods is crucial to ensure their sustainability and long-term effectiveness.

In recent years, it has become necessary to understand the impact of levee improvement on flood damage in different watersheds in order to achieve basin-wide flood control, which requires levee improvement based on the flood risk balance of the entire basin. In this study, scenarios with different levee improvement areas were developed for the Kurose River watershed, and the effects of different levee maintenance areas on flood damage were determined using DioVISTA/Flood. The results showed that levee improvement in the upper reaches of the river leads to the most reduction of the population exposed to flooding in the entire basin.

This research extends previous work by Furuya et al., examining the impact of changing room detours on tsunami evacuation times at swimming pool facilities. Two hypotheses were investigated through questionnaire surveys and evacuation simulations: (1) the prevalence of changing room visits during evacuation and (2) the relationship between occupancy duration and evacuation efficiency. Analysis revealed that approximately 20% of visitors intended to access changing rooms, substantially prolonging overall evacuation time by up to six minutes. Furthermore, occupancy durations exceeding 90 seconds critically impaired evacuation completion times.

Urban environmental climate maps have been positioned as one of the measures against urban heat islanding and have been created based on urban climate research. However, with the development of climate change, it is necessary to create an urban environmental climate map that takes future climate change into account. This study compared summer temperature data for 2013 and 2024 to determine the temperature changes associated with climate change and the factors that influence temperature change. The results show that temperatures have increased and that there is variation in the rise in diurnal temperatures, particularly because of changes in sea breezes.

This study aims to clarify the current situation of townscapes-control in surrounding areas of Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Results as following; (1)84 surrounding areas have been designated around 62 preservation districts. (2)Many surrounding areas focused in preservation and utilization of historic townscape in there townscape-control policies. In addition, a lot of surrounding areas have contents about “place” which have definite relationship with preservation districts on target of concern. (3)The balance-type, which can consider both preservation districts and general area simultaneously, is the most numerous type.

This study aims to clarify the transition of facade design of Manchurian Architectures in Changchun after functional conversions. The results show that 39 buildings had changes, mainly in the northern Renmin Street area and northern Nan Square, with active conversions occurring from 1945 to 2012. Nearly half have undergone changes, including changes in openings, finishes, and advertisements, often to accommodate commercial uses. Trends reveal that before 2012, renovations focused on functionality, while after 2013, emphasis shifted to preserving historical value and harmonizing with the landscape.

Recently, walkable city planning has been promoted, and public spaces such as streets and squares are required to be comfortable for pedestrians and make them want to stay. The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between the distribution of pedestrians and the characteristics of the area by using human flow data to plan the arrangement of spaces for pedestrians to stay. The results suggest that there is a relationship between the amount of pedestrians and automobiles and the distribution of squatters, and that the factors influencing the distribution of squatters differ by time of day.

The purpose of this study is to clarify the characteristics of users’ passing and staying behavior in a city center plaza with a shopping street, using Keyaki Plaza (Takamatsu City, Japan) as a case study. The results confirmed that the shopping street is the main route for traffic, and that the entire plaza is more fluid after tenants begin their work. The behaviors within the city center plaza were classified into four types: direct passage, round trip, branching, and circulating, and the objectives and behavioral characteristics of users’ staying in the plaza were also clarified.

This study aims to clarify the impact of logistics vehicles parked on roads on pedestrian walkability in a shopping district. For this purpose, experiments were conducted using VR simulations of different road environments, human flow rates, and types of logistics vehicles, and the data were analyzed based on walkability evaluation factors. The results indicate that walkability is influenced differently depending on whether sidewalks and roadways are clearly separated. Additionally, pedestrian walkability is particularly affected in environments with larger vehicle sizes and higher human flow. The study provides insights that will contribute to the future of roadway planning.

This study summarizes the content and implementation details of the local housing culture element standards for application to the local housing culture incentive in the Regional Housing Greening Project. The element standards established were found to be divided into two types of those that clarify essential and priority items and those that simply select parts of traditional building techniques. And they indicated that in order to make the standards reflect the regional characteristics, it is important for a local government and businesses to collaborate while adjusting to local housing guidelines, etc. and continuously reviewing the standards.

This study compared project systems for small-scale remodeling construction in Japan and China. Specifically, we focused on the following aspects of the construction project structure: the classification of remodeling contractors based on cluster analysis; the scope of contracts for lump-sum contracting, owner-supplied contracting, and construction-only contracting; the organizational characteristics of remodeling contractors; and differences in the way remodeling construction is carried out.

This study clarifies the working environment for female construction workers in Japan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for 13 female construction workers, in terms of working environment, challenges, and their own solution. This study shows that each female workers faced complex and diverse challenges, and struggle to balance between work and personal life in response to life events such as pregnancy and delivery, and reinstatement. In parallel, female workers strive to sustain work by consultation to employer regarding working hours, and with supports from family. This study suggests preparing a maternity/childcare leave system, diverse working style, and tolerant atmosphere.

In “Shunpukan Raike” of 1761, each space was clearly differentiated in terms of the type of wood and width of members, and various efforts were made to harmonize the differently designed spaces. At the border between the rooms with different designs, fox pillars were used, in which two materials with different pillar widths and post materials were attached from both sides to harmonize with the design of each room.

This report examines the content of the New Year’s Greetings Address List found in the documents related to Seiju Tateishi, a master carpenter who built many Imitative Western-Style buildings during the Meiji era, and demonstrates its historical significance. The list recorded the individuals to whom Tateishi sent New Year’s Greetings. By identifying these individuals and cross-referencing them with Tateishi’s works, the list is interpreted as a record of his key professional contacts at the time it was recorded, positioning it as an important document for understanding Tateishi’s architectural activities.

This study examined the drawing archives of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The design of the market and main building was based on a Greek motif at the time of completion, with the east entrance hall having a cylindrical shape with petal-like irregularities. Before the design was changed, the tower of the East Entrance Hall was considered to have a higher rectangular shape than when the building was completed. This change was probably made after the Great Kanto Earthquake.

In this report, we measured the brick dimensions of red brick buildings in Seoul, Korea, and compared them with the dimensions of red bricks in Japan, obtaining the following new findings: 1. We were able to confirm the existence of bricks with new dimensions not found in Japan. 2. Of the six types of red bricks produced in Japan at the time, we were able to confirm the use of two types: Tokyo-gata and Sagyokyoku-gata. 3. The most common used red brick was Sagyokyoku-gata, which was confirmed in 11 of the 20 buildings.

During the surveys of historical townscapes, prewar administrative building registers are often used. Such building registers are valuable as public records of real estate. However, they do not have a uniform style or format nationwide. There is still an insufficient accumulation of research cases to discuss the diverse realities of Meiji-period building registers. In this paper, we introduce the Building Register of the former Iida Town created in the Meiji period that has been preserved in Iida city, and we discuss how to analyze the historical urban tissue and the process of transformation of the urban landscape.

This report conducted a quantitative text analysis and interview surveys with judges on 325 buildings that won the BELCA Award, which aims to extend the lifespan of existing buildings, to determine the evaluation criteria for renovation cases. The findings revealed that measures implementing structures and barrier-free options during renovations were being established. Further, the following three points were highlighted as key perspectives: sharing preservation and usage policies among stakeholders, updating facilities considering energy conservation, and opening up existing buildings to the local community.

As part of the redevelopment of the Nishiya Water Purification Plant in Yokohama City, six nationally registered tangible cultural property buildings were relocated on-site due to preservation challenges at their original locations. Preservation strategies were carefully considered from the early planning stages, leading to a comprehensive approach that included renovation, seismic reinforcement, and relocation. Two different moving methods were employed, and a process that typically takes six months to a year was successfully completed in just one week. This project demonstrates an efficient and respectful approach to preserving cultural heritage within the context of modern infrastructure development.

Satoyama regeneration activities are being carried out in Kamanumakita village, including the rethatching of the traditional minka house, Yugitzuka. To reconstruct resource circulation in Satoyama, it is crucial to understand the interrelated processes that once shaped the former thatch construction method, from thatch mowing to field burning. Among these processes, temporary assistance structures were built to support the construction - an element no longer in use today. This study aims to clarify the regional uniqueness of thatch roof construction in Kamanumakita village by outlining the thatch construction process through interviews and reproducing the assistance structures formerly used.

We have developed a metaverse platform that allows users to simultaneously experience computer-generated 3D models from first-person (VR) and third-person (AR) perspectives. Each visualization technology has been used to experience 3D models from a viewpoint that can be reproduced, and there has been no research and development aimed at synchronizing the technologies, especially the viewpoints. We have found that the information described in a 3D model can be systemized complexly by linking first-person and third-person experiences, and can be used as a more effective tool.

This study develops a VR-based interactive Genetic Algorithm (GA) system for generating street greening designs in resident participatory urban planning. The system comprises two stages: individual optimization, where users refine designs based on personal preferences, and consensus formation, where multiple preferences are merged. Experiments compared VR and PC-based evaluations, revealing that VR provided a more immersive experience, leading to more effective optimization and smoother consensus building. The study concludes that VR enhances engagement and decision-making in urban greening projects.

This study uses explainable machine learning models to predict traffic accidents and improve street design and road environments. Based on Japan’s traffic accident open-data, two datasets were created (pedestrians: 145,826 cases; drivers: 42,659 cases), then subjected to data-preprocessing and class-imbalance-adjustment. Six machine learning algorithms were applied to build 72 prediction models (36 each for pedestrians and drivers). With six evaluation metrics, the two best-performing models for each dataset were selected and refined through hyperparameter optimization. Finally, the SHAP method was used in case studies to analyze model interpretability, assessing suitability for both city-wide interpretation and localized analysis in accident-prone areas.

Evacuation conditions in the areas affected by Typhoon Hagibis in 2019 were investigated. While many residents evacuated, over half opted for vertical evacuation, especially long-term residents and the elderly. Umeda, a flood-prone area, has developed habits of monitoring rivers and rainfall, but frequent floods have led to a normalcy bias, reducing early evacuation awareness. Once flooding begins, options narrow, forcing vertical evacuation. However, it was confirmed that the habit of checking the river and rain conditions, together with the promotion of evacuation by family members and neighbors, can lead to early horizontal evacuation.

The author has been conducting literature survey on the 1896 Rikuu earthquake, the largest inland one in the Tohoku region, but has been unable to find local newspapers at that time. In this paper literature survey on local Akita newspapers was performed using scrapbooks held by the Earthquake Research Institute, the University of Tokyo and compiled a list of damage by municipality, plotting it on a map to organize the damage situation. Newly revealed damage was discussed in the order of time sequences from building damage, relief activities, human responses, damage investigations to earthquake countermeasures.

This study examined the operational challenges of emergency shelters at school facilities in Suzu City following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. The investigation involved the identification of issues and the identification of considerations for balancing educational functions with shelter functions. The study’s findings underscored the necessity for a re-evaluation of stockpile numbers, for enhanced collaboration between local governments and autonomous organizations from the planning stage, and for the recognition that the responses required for emergency shelter spaces are subject to change as the situation evolves following a disaster.

The post-earthquake housing reconstruction in Ngibikan Hamlet is famous for the “KOMPAS” house, which has a flexible, modifiable, and reusable modular wooden structure developed in some particular layout configurations. The KOMPAS houses were built as Yogyakarta’s 2006 post-earthquake transitional shelters. More than eighteen years after the earthquake, the KOMPAS houses in the RT-5 area are still used as the residents’ primary or complementary houses. This study aimed at the post-occupancy review and highlighted the KOMPAS house sustainable development usage aspects of 45 households in the RT-5 area after the earthquake recovery.