Azby Brown is a widely published author and authority on Japanese architecture, design, and environment, whose groundbreaking writings on traditional Japanese carpentry, compact housing, and traditional sustainable practices are recognized as having brought these fields to the awareness of Western designers and the general public. There’s not much explanation, really, but the black-and-white photos convey the sheer beauty of Japanese joinery in an evocative and compelling way.

Overview: No other author has described the species, uses and grades of timber used in Japanese woodworking like Mechtild Mertz. Comment on this post, and tell us one reason why you’re excited about adding this book to your collection.This is truly disappointing, as it seems unlikely we will ever see the skill, scale, and grandeur represented by these temples ever again, unless those still standing are well-preserved and maintained.

Joinery in timber frames has been a focus of my studies over the last few years and this book looks like a stellar resource to delve deeper into the art joinery. Overview: A lovely visual book leaning more towards the aesthetics of each joint rather than for a practical woodworker wishing to make them or wanting to know where to use them. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. I have seen hints that Japanese carpentry has, for centuries, mastered this intersection and I would love to learn more about Japanese carpentry and integrate what I learn into my creations! Overview: This book explains splices and connecting joints of traditional Japanese wooden architecture with pictures and diagrams.Overview: A great book detailing the rich history of Japanese hand tools and their importance in Japanese culture. Some of my earliest memories include attempting to draw similar house plans in the dark, in notebooks, after mom’s lights out. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

Brought two copies (one new, one used)as a gift for an arquitect friend who is a rabid fan of woodwork, and for myself, out of curiosity based on prevous rather superficial acquaintance with some aspects of Japanes culture. If you're looking for a book on traditional Japanese building construction then it falls short, too.

We can all stand to learn something from millennia-old traditions, especially when new products shorten our memory!

If you're running a script or application, please register or sign in with your developer credentials here. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Be prepared to get lost as Brown goes through the assembly process, detailing each step of the erection of the temple, layer by layer, of which there are many.Japanese Joinery showcases traditional and modern joinery techniques through beautiful photography and detailed technical illustrations. Reminds me of the old Chinese architecture that’s been lost to the high rises except in a few cases like the Forbidden City in Beijing.