A Study on the Elements of Composition at Dwelling Environment in Iwaishima Village

Moriyasu, Hiroshi; Hoshide, Naoya

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“…Although the required maintenance and space of traditional stone walls were less than for windbreak forests, abundant stone resources and masonry techniques were necessary; therefore, stone walls were less common in Japan and could also be regarded as a status symbol for families in the past (Kumabe, 1954). Many coastal villages in Japan have been built with stone walls as countermeasures against salt sea breezes, especially in Kyushu Island (Ichino and Nagase, 2010), Okinawa Prefecture (Urushibara and Oppata, 2007), Shikoku Island (Ando et al , 1999; Moriyasu and Hoshide, 2004; Miyake, 2005) and Wakayama Prefecture (Honda et al , 2015). Stone walls are also commonly combined with windbreaks; however, the tendency to replace stones with concrete has been observed (Urushibara and Oppata, 2007; Ito et al , 2017; Miyake, 2005), along with the issue of insufficiently qualified human resources to maintain and renovate stone walls in modern society (Matsuo and Shibata, 2015).…”

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Windbreak stonewalls in a mountainous village of Japan: a case study of Tsuchigoya in Hongu-cho, Tanabe city

Ochiai

2022

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine how people protect against strong seasonal winds from the mountains and to examine the relationship between windbreaks and local settlements. Design/methodology/approach The study site was the Tsuchigoya area of Hongu-cho in Japan. Measurement surveys were conducted to record the distribution, heights, widths, types and current conditions of the stone walls. At the same time, interview surveys were conducted to gather information about the history and local practices of coping with strong winds. Findings This study contributes knowledge of different methods of coping with strong winds, such as windbreak forests, stone walls, local stones and metal wire and bars. The sloping terrain and strong winds contributed to the construction of stone walls, which influenced the residential property layout and settlement layout. Abundant stones were available at nearby rivers and it is evident that masonry craftsmanship shaped the stone walls and landscape, which should be considered as holding cultural value for the village. Research limitations/implications This study has some limitations. First, because of it being the case study of one study area, the findings cannot represent all the possible situations or contexts in different regions or countries. Further studies are necessary to understand the climate-responsive knowledge of other locations to address and establish a comprehensive understanding and future suggestions. Practical implications By re-examining the stone walls assembled by the people, this study was able to gain insight into such matters as the wind conditions, local topography and geography, acquisition of materials, masonry craftsmanship and social conditions such as flood influences in the area. The study showed the climate-responsive local knowledge and influence on local settings. Social implications It is now necessary to record traditional disaster prevention methods, even in such small villages, to consider how the diverse methods of disaster management and resilience against climatic conditions have been preserved through the ages. The stone walls and landscape should be considered to have cultural value for the village. Originality/value The study showed that climate-responsive local knowledge and settlement layout have been developed through the local topography, weather conditions, resource availability and social conditions.

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Windbreak stonewalls in a mountainous village of Japan: a case study of Tsuchigoya in Hongu-cho, Tanabe city

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2022

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A Study on the Elements of Composition at Dwelling Environment in Iwaishima Village

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Windbreak stonewalls in a mountainous village of Japan: a case study of Tsuchigoya in Hongu-cho, Tanabe city

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