My research theme for KGKS

I will survey about the differences of buildings and their circumstance, house and store, between Japan and England.

The purpose of my theme is to know the differences of the people’s life style through the differences. It is buildings that show them. In my opinion, these buildings are built differently in each country due to the differences of climate. In addition, building is one of the most important parts that explain the country’s history.

Japan has 4 clear seasons, and the max temperature is about 27~33 degrees in summer. The max temperature of England, however, is about 19~24 degrees. It’s too different!! But Japanese house has thermal materials and keeps humidity stable, thus Japanese can live comfortable in summer and winter. On the other hand, English house is built of brick. Brick house has heat hardiness, heat-retaining property, water resistance, and many good functions. Then, I think it is the structural difference that makes the people comfortable. Therefore, I have an eye on the difference of house.

For the reason, I want to survey about the differences of buildings, house, between Japan and England. I think it would give me an idea of the cross-cultural characteristic.