About the authors
| First name, Middle name, Last name, Scientific degree, Scientific rank, Current position. Full and brief name of the organization, The organization address. | Salyakhova M.R. – senior lecturer E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering The organization address: 420043, Russia, Kazan, Zelenaya st., 1 |
| Title of the article | The architecture of ice and snow in Japan |
| Abstract. | Problem statement. On the example of architecture of snow and ice in Japan, perform analysis of constructive solutions and construction technologies. And also to show the possibilities of the practical use of ice and snow as a material unusual, but quite durable and inexpensive raw material for the construction of seasonal structures. Results.Identified features, advantages and disadvantages of a unusual architectural and constructive use widespread in nature material. Based on a study of the modern experience of erecting seasonal structures from ice and snow in Japan, they are classified according to some criteria. Conclusions. The use of modern technology makes extensive use of snow and ice as renewable construction materials. And their physical-mechanical and structural properties provide an opportunity to create objects of different complexity. Prospective application of these materials is due to the following factors. First, the creation of such unique structures does not require large economic costs. Secondly, the profitability of such facilities is obvious. Investments are profitable from a financial point of view, which contributes to the development of the tourism industry. And an important factor is the influence of such architecture on improving the cultural and cognitive attractiveness of Japan as a whole. |
| Keywords. | snow, ice, ice architecture, building material, hotel complex. |
| For citations: | Salyakhova M.R. The architecture of ice and snow in Japan // Izvestiya KGASU. 2017. №3(41) P.49-55. |
