Folded roof house—Design solution to optimize environmental conditions with generic equipment and techniques

Abstract

We covered a rectangular site in a residential area oriented at a 45° angle to the north and rotated the roof of the second floor on top of the rectangular first floor; then, we created a large window on the side at the south corner. To achieve an open interior with a limited footprint, we created a single‐volume space connecting the first floor to the second floor with stairs. The timber frame of the second floor sits on the concrete box of the first floor. The stiff timber box consists of a folded roof and exterior walls to achieve a large pillar‐free space. We set the main windows higher to maximize the effect of natural light, placed eaves in front of the large window to block direct sunlight, and used slit windows between the first and second floors to promote natural lighting and ventilation.

Hygro-thermo-chemical transfer analysis of clothing microclimate using three-dimensional digital clothing model and computer-simulated person

“…1 In the research field of indoor environmental design, several research outcomes have been reported to create a healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environment. [2][3][4] Many researchers have suggested a comprehensive estimation method based on numerical analysis techniques, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), because of its usefulness in estimating IEQ using coupled simulation with heat/mass transfer analysis. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] The obtained quantitative/qualitative analysis results enabled detailed estimation of IAQ and thermal environment, which 1 have been commonly applied in the field of indoor environmental design.…”

Computational fluid dynamics modelling of the visible light photocatalytic oxidation process of toluene for indoor building materials with locally doped titanium dioxide

“…1 Improving IAQ without increasing energy costs is a crucial building design consideration for achieving sustainability. 2 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are well-known indoor air pollutants which deteriorate the IAQ directly and can also have adverse health effects, e.g. they can cause allergy and sick building syndrome.…”

Do Domestic Journals Written in Japanese and International Journals Written in English Carry Equal Weight?

“…Against this background, the Architectural Institute of Japan launched the Japan Architectural Review (JAR) in January 2018 as a unique peer‐reviewed international journal . The overarching purpose of launching JAR was (a) to republish high‐quality papers that were published in Transactions of AIJ in Japanese as translated papers in English for the international academic community, and (b) to provide a platform for publishing original research papers covering all fields of architecture, from design to engineering …”