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Architecture Learning Center

Move from architectural works into concepts, code literacy, and vocabulary without losing the editorial character of the archive.

01

Building Code

Learn core Japanese building regulation concepts around use, density, road access, fire planning, and height controls.

Japanese code literacy→

02

Glossary

A readable vocabulary layer for drawings, criticism, regulations, and architectural history.

Vocabulary layer→
Exam PreparationComing Soon

Exam preparation stays secondary for now; start with the architecture learning archive.

Learning Paths

Start from existing guided paths organized by learner intent and reading stage.

Primary route

Architecture Student

For
Architecture students who need reusable concepts for studio, history, and technical classes.
What you will learn
Core planning, drawing, structure, materials, and building-code concepts.

20-30 hours

Estimated time

Stages

Drawing literacy

Topics

scalesite planfloor planinterior elevationgrid planning

Recommended Terms

Drawing ScaleSite PlanFloor PlanInterior ElevationGrid Planning
Continue Learning: Structure

Stages

Structure

Topics

slabwall structureframeconcretestrength

Recommended Terms

Flat-slab StructureWall StructureRigid-frame StructureReinforced ConcreteSpecified Design Strength
Continue Learning: Materials

Stages

Materials

Topics

concretecementhydrationaggregatewater-cement ratio

Recommended Terms

Fresh ConcreteCementHydrationAggregateWater-cement Ratio
Continue Learning: Planning

Stages

Planning

Topics

groupingcore plancourtyard housecul-de-saczoning

Recommended Terms

Functional GroupingCore PlanCourtyard HouseCul-de-sacZoning Districts
Continue Learning: Building Code

Stages

Building Code

Topics

floor areacoveragebuilding arearoad accessfront road

Recommended Terms

Total Floor AreaBuilding Coverage RatioBuilding AreaRoad Access ObligationFront Road

02

Absolute Beginner

For
Curious users and first-year students who need a map of architecture vocabulary.
What you will learn
How to read buildings through site, plan, section, structure, material, and historical context.

6-8 hours

Estimated time

Stages

See the building

Topics

building formsiteapproach

Terms

配置図平面図動線吹抜け

Stages

Read the drawing

Topics

scaleplansection

Terms

縮尺平面図展開図

Stages

Connect to history

Topics

styleperiodarchitect

Terms

インターナショナルスタイルゴシック建築

03

Architecture History Explorer

For
Users entering through architects, works, styles, and periods.
What you will learn
How styles, typologies, and historical movements connect to buildings in the archive.

15-25 hours

Estimated time

Stages

Ancient to medieval

Topics

orderstemplesvaults

Terms

オーダーゴシック建築ヴォールト

Stages

Modern architecture

Topics

international stylemetabolism

Terms

インターナショナルスタイルメタボリズム

Popular Learning Topics

Start with frequently used Japanese building code terms.

用途地域（ようとちいき）

Zoning Districts

foundation

建蔽率（けんぺいりつ）

Building Coverage Ratio

foundation

容積率（ようせきりつ）

Floor Area Ratio

foundation

接道義務（せつどうぎむ）

Road Access Obligation

foundation

道路斜線制限（どうろしゃせんせいげん）

Road Slant Restriction

intermediate

北側斜線制限（きたがわしゃせんせいげん）

North-side Slant Restriction

intermediate

防火地域（ぼうかちいき）

Fire Prevention District

foundation

準防火地域（じゅんぼうかちいき）

Quasi-fire Prevention District

foundation

Glossary

Glossary

A readable vocabulary layer for drawings, criticism, regulations, and architectural history.

Glossary

Exam Preparation

Exam Preparation

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High-frequency concepts, common mistakes, and reading order for students and architecture licensing study.

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