K-SPRING alumnai TAMAKI Riki’s paper has been accepted for Journal of Architecture and Planning.
Congratulations!
Authors
TAMAKI Riki, TANOUE Kenichi
Affiliation
Graduate School of Design, Department of Design Graduate
Manuscript Title
REGIONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ROLES OF DESIGNERS IN THE PRODUCTION OF NON-RESIDENTIAL WOODEN BUILDINGS IN OKINAWA PREFECTURE
Abstract
Okinawa Prefecture announced its policy on wood utilization in public buildings in March 2012. However, no public wooden buildings have been commissioned by the prefecture in the 12 years up to fiscal year 2023. The purpose of this study is to clarify the regional characteristics regarding the use of wood in buildings in Okinawa Prefecture. By analyzing the actual production processes of non-residential wooden buildings in the prefecture, this study also examines the roles of designers in the production of non-residential wooden buildings, with particular attention to regional factors influencing wood utilization in buildings.
Journal name
Journal of Architecture and Planning
Relevant SDGs
9. Industry,innovation and infrastructure, 11.Sustainable cities and communities,
12. Responsible consumption and production, 13. Climate action
Comments
My peer-reviewed paper has been accepted for publication, and I completed my doctoral program in the fall of 2026. Going forward, I will continue to engage in architectural practice while working to bring the outcomes of my research back to the local community.
The following are my scheduled presentations at seminars and symposia during FY2026.
October 30, 2026 JIA 2050 Carbon Neutrality Series Seminar
“Extending the Service Life of Concrete × Reviving Wooden Architecture — An Okinawa-Specific Approach”(tentative title)
March 17, 2027 Symposium at the 2027 Spring Conference of the Japanese Society of Forest Economics
“Wood in the Architectural Culture of the Ryukyu and Okinawa: Prospects for the Future”(tentative title)
