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JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE
The Japanese architecture flourished during the Edo Period . It shows major influences of China; dominated by wood. Due to humidity, risk of earthquakes and possibility of tycoons wood was preferred. It led to proper ventilation to combat climate.. No paint was used which showed respect to natural beauty. The structures were mostly temples and shrines with no usage of nails. They were even framed like puzzle pieces and would interlock with each other. Japanese architecture values sustainability as there is minimal use of material.The buildings had curved elongated roofs which prevent windows from rain. Shoji , a movable wooden screens with translucent paper was used to prevent from sunrays.
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Ninomary Palace
In Nijo Castle in Kyoto there are 6 connected buildings. Shoin is the zukuri architectural style used which resembles a princely estate than a defensive structure
