The cool thing about construction and engineering is that different spheres aren't always as isolated as you may expect. Some manner of construction technique originally conceived for houses, for ...

Watch how traditional Japanese joinery techniques are carefully adjusted to fit a large wooden beam. Skilled craftsmanship and precision allow the wood pieces to lock together perfectly without nails.

Minimalism has become a dominating trend in interior home design. However, as the shift toward more traditional furnishings begins to regain popularity, those interested in refurnishing their living ...

This traditional Japanese house showcases an incredible building method that relies entirely on precise wooden joinery instead of nails or metal fasteners. Passed down through generations, this ...

Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams scoop up a basket of great hacks from the past week. Be amazed by the use of traditional Japanese joinery in a 3D-printed design — you’re going to want ...

As a prayer for recovery from illness, the Japanese emperor Yōmei once vowed to erect a temple in honor of the Buddha. Although Yōmei did not live to see it built, the Hōryū Temple survives to this ...

High-profile studio the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for an ambitious new timber college building that will combine cutting-edge engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery ...

Japanese joinery, known as “tsugite,” is a traditional building technique used for shrines, houses, and furniture that involves zero nuts and bolts. Software researchers Maria Larsson, Hironori ...