We conduct research on ``architectural and urban environmental design that is in harmony with the natural environment.''
I participated in the 49th Human-Living Environment Symposium.
This year's venue is Nara Women's University.
Last year I went to Tsukuba University. A year goes by so quickly.
This time, graduate student Fujita gave a poster presentation.
It's been a while since I've been to Nara Women's University...
There are a few deer here and there on campus. I don't remember there being so many the last time I came.
As you stroll around town, you'll see shops!
I participated in the Japanese Society of Biometeorology conference.
This year's venue is Tottori University of Environmental Studies.
It's been a while since I've been to Tottori.
My first time at Tottori Sand Dunes.
There were a lot of things that happened, but I think it was a memorable tournament.
I served as a member of the tournament executive committee.
A while ago, I went to Kyushu University for the Architectural Institute of Japan conference.
The campus is huge and there is also a hamburger restaurant.
Tsukuba University also has a large campus and there is a certain coffee shop there, but it has a different atmosphere.
It's new overall, but that's not all.
This presentation was a report on building shops in Shikoku.
I received valuable opinions and advice, so it was worth the trip.
I won't go into details, but I have just realized that there are two main types of presentations by each professor.
Professor Kurihara from Kumamoto Prefectural University gave a good presentation.
I feel like it was a memorable tournament.
I went to Ehime Prefecture.
This time, the survey was conducted jointly with President Watanabe of Daido University and Lecturer Kurihara of Kumamoto Prefectural University.
In the second half, Professor Kobayashi from Yasuda Women's University joined the session, replacing Lecturer Kurihara.
We conducted a field survey of the thermal and ultraviolet environment at Tamaru Bridge, a covered bridge in Uchiko Town.
Luckily it didn't rain, but it was cloudy.
Humans cannot beat the weather.
A paper from our laboratory was published in "Humans and the Living Environment" Volume 32, No. 1.
The title of the paper is
"Research into the current state of shop-style houses: Based on the results of a survey in southern Tokushima Prefecture"
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I have often introduced the investigation into store construction on this blog, but looking back, it seems that the investigation into store construction began in earnest in 2021.
This photo was taken more than three years ago. Time flies.
This is a story from last month.
I went to Ehime prefecture.
First, head to Iyo City.
I had passed by there before and had noticed that there were a few old buildings here and there.
I thought maybe there might be a shop design.
Although there aren't many, there are some very attractive buildings.
There may be a lot of buildings with drooping tails.
Now, let's head to the main attraction, the covered bridge. We've seen a lot of things.
I also discovered a temple by chance. I still can't get a full picture of the tea houses and temples in this area.
I could see some amazing cumulonimbus clouds from the plane.
And then it flew over my parents' house.
It's been a long time.
It's been a while since my last update...this time it's Tsushima again.
This time, we will be investigating the stone roofs of Tsushima together with Professor Kobayashi from Yasuda Women's University.
Using the equipment provided by Professor Kobayashi, we were able to confirm things that were previously unknown.
"I see, so that's how it is," I thought, feeling somewhat satisfied with the results of the investigation so far.
When we decided on the survey dates, I was worried, thinking, "Is it still the rainy season? Will it rain?" But when we arrived in Tsushima, it seemed that the rainy season had ended in western Japan. It was hot.
My next post won't be about Tsushima...I hope.
Following last month, I went to Tsushima again.
This time we were supposed to be conducting a joint survey with Professor Kobayashi from Shimane University, but due to the snow caused by the strongest cold wave, Professor Kobayashi was unable to attend.
Our flight was delayed too, so we took a ferry to Tsushima for the first time.
Well, this was also a good experience.
Recent research has made me realize that humans cannot defeat nature.
The first on-site survey will be conducted in Tsushima in 2025.
The outbound flight was cancelled.
It snowed on the day we returned.
Humans cannot beat the weather.
When you can, do what you can, within your capabilities.
The 48th Human-Living Environment Symposium (Tsukuba) was held at the University of Tsukuba, and I had the honor of serving as the conference chairperson.
Thanks to the support of many people, including the members of the executive committee, our university's assistant professor, Dr. Kanno, the student part-timers, and the reception staff, we were able to accomplish this important task without any problems. Thank you very much.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated.
![The paper has been published [Humans and Living Environment Volume 32 No. 1]](https://www.geijutsu.tsukuba.ac.jp/go/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/08/IMG_2576-1200x800.jpg)
