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about wood coating
Wood has distinctive characteristics as evident in its various textures and many different shades of colors, as it is one of the most beloved architectural materials from ancient time universally. Its light weight and durability enables for structural applications. They can be a sustainable material, especially if you stick with lumbers from certified yard (i.e. The Forest Stewardship Council). However, its vulnerability against harmful UV rays and moisture remind us of utmost care for certain applications.
On “Shikinen Sengu”
October 5, 2013
“Shikinen Sengu” is a Shinto ritual held every 20 years to rebuild the Grand Shrine at Ise in Japan, and the finale of the ritual was completed today. The ritual takes 8 years to complete, and this iteration marked the 62nd score. The two identical shrine structures (“Naiku”-Inner Shrine & “Geku”- Outer Shrine) stand on two adjacent sites. [Read More]