House in Miyota

Satoyama Architecture Laboratory

Outline: A house built in a residential area in a cold region using the itagura construction method, in which cedar boards 30 mm thick are dropped in to create load-bearing walls. The combination of the itagura construction method and Pethika, which uses radiant heat, keeps the interior at a constant temperature and humidity for a long time. Combining cedar drum beams and pre-cut lumber, Pethika is placed in the center of the interior with a large atrium. The eaves of the large roof are pitched down long enough to protect the window walls.

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