In earthquake-prone Japan, a wall full of books might seem like a disaster waiting to happen. Rather than capitulate to Mother Nature however, the owners of this Yokohama home found a way to safely put their massive library of books on full display without fear of collapse. Shinsuke Fujii Architects designed the Bookshelf House that features angled earthquake-resistant bookshelves easily accessible by children and the elderly without a ladder. Slotted in a dense Yokohama neighborhood,...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/japanese-home-features-a-bookshelf-wall-designed-to-withstand-earthquakes
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