Measure and Construction of the Japanese House: 250 Plans and Sketches Plus Illustrations of Joinery

Heino Engel’s reference work offers a systematic visual guide to the traditional Japanese house, focusing on the precise dimensions, spatial logic, and structural techniques that define its form. The book presents 250 plans and sketches alongside detailed illustrations of joinery, allowing readers to understand how specific construction methods create the characteristic flexibility and aesthetic of the dwelling. Rather than offering a narrative history, the text functions as a technical manual, breaking down the modular components of the house to reveal the underlying geometry and craftsmanship involved in its assembly.

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