Roofing

A lecture was held to commemorate the special exhibition [roofing-roof made of grass and wood-].

The Instructor of Part 1 “Thatched Techniques of Asking Craftsman” is thatched craftsman Misao Hiroyama (narrator) and Yachiyo Ueno (Moderator) of Japan Thatching Cultural Association. Mr. Hiroyama, who has been involved in thatched roofing for more than 50 years, asked him about his career as a Tsukuba thatched hand, and the materials, tools and techniques of thatched roofing in Tsukuba.

Mr. Hiroyama explained about thatched roof, a special exhibition venue, produced by Ibaraki craftsmen. The roof of the Tsukuba style is wonderful with the decoration of the small mouth (Kiritobi) of the ridge, and it is a highlight of the craftsman's skills. The word "Kotobuki" is said to contain ink from the top cut with scissors. It seems that there are various types of Kiritobi, an old thatched private house, such as cranes, Sho-chiku-bai, water and turtles.

The second part of Instructor is Professor Hiro Yasu Toho, a professor at the University of Tsukuba and an architect. In addition to being a leader in thatched roof research, he is engaged in a wide range of activities including research and design of wooden houses.

It was a very widely heard story, such as the type and history of roofs made of plants such as thatched roofs, the characteristics of materials, and the roofs of the world. Finally, he talked about his current efforts to use kaya as a heat insulator in temporary housing, a disaster-stricken area.

This is the exhibition venue. Thank you very much for visiting us.