Uploaded on 2017-09-13 by Thomas Kruse

This is an image of a traditional Machiya in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. Two pieces of invisible information that are represented in the image are heating/cooling information and architectural building/restoration techniques. Just as was mentioned in another section of the Future Cities course, heating and cooling a city is an important and costly endeavor that must be regulated to become efficient. The two AC units are emblematic of the challenge to regulate temperature in growing cities. Moreover, this challenge is compounded by the traditional architecture that is more than 100 years old. A second piece of information visible is the age and construction techniques of the Japanese Machiya. Much information about culture and building practices can be extracted by analyzing the placement, materials, and design of the various aspects of the front of the building. Moreover, the contrast between the Machiya and the concrete, modern-style home adjacent demonstrate how Kyoto is struggling to preserve its heritage architecture.