Traditional Japanese Architecture: An Exploration of Elements and Forms
"It describes architectural components throughly, exactingly, and lovely—identifying them all with Japanese terms. Overall, this is a delightful book of photographs and a useful…guide for Japanophile architects and designers."—CHOICE"Designers, architects, artists, and anyone with a love of Japanese traditional culture will enjoy this book."—Library Journal"Mira Locher makes the observation that tradition only exists as an idea when it is challenged or superseded by the new. In her first-rate resource book on traditional design you will learn a great deal about construction methods, in which the use of natural materials encouraged a responsible attitude toward conservation."—The Japan Times