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The architectural discipline in Japan covers a wide range of topics, including the theory and history of architecture, structural engineering, environmental engineering, and building design and construction. The required basic architectural knowledge also ranges widely, encompassing physics, mechanics, sociology, history, etc. For this reason, it is commonly divided into different departments and faculties. We can say that the academic field of architecture in Japan has achieved a fusion of arts and engineering. Of course, it is not easy for people with different specialties and values to ??learn together and collaborate, but this is exactly where the value lies. This book was co-edited by historians and structural engineers, with the intention of viewing architecture simultaneously from both the cultural and engineering perspectives.
 
The prequel to this book is the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, otherwise known as the Kobe earthquake. Many timber buildings were damaged, and architectural historians and structural engineers had to collaborate closely during reconstruction. Many of the editors and authors of this book experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake during their professional career and were involved in damage investigation and/or recovery. This was a major turning point in Japanese historical timber architecture, as experts in architectural history and structural engineering were forced to collaborate though they had had little contact until then.
 
The book’s subtitle is “History of Building Construction,” but this book is not a chronological history. It is more akin to an encyclopedia of various topics concerning timber architecture, as shown in the table of contents. Each topic is concisely explained. Today, there are many ways to acquire information about architecture and related topics. However, one must know WHAT to search for. This book covers timber architecture in Japan almost comprehensively, spanning over 1,300 years. The topics were selected at the beginning of the 21^st century by experts who experienced the massive earthquake damage at the end of the 20^th century. I would like readers to approach the book with that in mind. I think you will find unexpected discoveries in the amazing field of timber architecture.
 

(Written by FUJITA Kaori, Professor, School of Engineering / 2023)