Japanese architectural trends reflect unique realities, scholar says
Monday, March 9, 2009 - 19:14
in Mathematics & Economics
(PhysOrg.com) -- When Japan was hit with a major economic downturn in the 1990s, it affected architectural and construction practices in Japan. Those seeking lessons applicable to related industry practices in the U.S. during the current recession won`t necessarily find exact parallels, says University of Illinois architecture professor Botond Bognar.