2026 Academic Year / Kochi Prefecture Forestry University Online Wooden Architecture Course Confirmed!

Kochi Prefecture Forestry University (Kochi Prefecture, Kami City), headed by architect Kengo Kuma, will hold an online course on wooden architecture (Organizer: Kochi Prefecture Forestry University, Supporters: Japan Federation of Architects and Building Engineers Associations / Kochi Prefecture Wood Association). This is a series of three public lectures, each with a different theme and lecturer. This release announces the first lecture.

We look forward to participation from everyone interested in wooden architecture, including not only architectural practitioners but also students studying architecture and those involved in forests and forestry. As the use of wood in medium-to-large scale buildings continues to expand, please take advantage of this course to deepen your understanding of future wooden architecture.

The first lecture will feature Noriaki Yamada, Representative Director of Noriaki Yamada Structural Engineers Inc.!

Lecture Theme: "Structural Examples of Low-Rise, Medium-to-Large Scale Wooden Buildings" This lecture will introduce case studies of low-rise, medium-to-large scale wooden buildings using various materials, systems, and details.

Lecturer: Noriaki Yamada, Representative Director, Noriaki Yamada Structural Engineers Inc.

There will also be a Q&A session where you can ask the lecturers directly!

The lectures will be held online using the web conferencing system Zoom, so you can participate from anywhere with an internet connection. There will also be a Q&A session during the lecture where you can ask the lecturers directly.

You can register for any of the three lectures individually. Please join us based on the themes that interest you or your schedule.

* This course will be conducted using the web conferencing system Zoom. Please check your connection environment before applying.

* Capacity: Approximately 100 people per session. (First-come, first-served basis, registration closes when capacity is reached.)

* Application Deadline: 2 days before each session

Event Overview

Organizer: Kochi Prefecture Forestry University

Supporters: Japan Federation of Architects and Building Engineers Associations / Kochi Prefecture Wood Association

Schedule & Course Content

<Session 1: "Structural Examples of Low-Rise, Medium-to-Large Scale Wooden Buildings">

July 17, 2026 (Fri) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Speaker: Noriaki Yamada, Representative Director, Noriaki Yamada Structural Engineers Inc.

[Application Deadline: July 15 (Wed)]

<Sessions 2 and 3 also planned (under adjustment)>

*Capacity: Approximately 100 people per session (First-come, first-served basis, registration closes when capacity is reached) *Application deadline is 2 days before each session *You can apply for any single session

Format: Online *Planned to use the web conferencing system Zoom

Participation Fee: Free

Capacity: Approximately 100 people per session (First-come, first-served) *Application required, registration closes when capacity is reached

Application Deadline: 2 days before each session

Event Details Here: https://x.gd/HYaiY ■ Apply Here: https://x.gd/cERBL

<About Kochi Prefecture Forestry University>

Located in Kochi Prefecture, which has the highest forest coverage rate in Japan, this school offers comprehensive learning from basic to specialized techniques in the fields of forestry, the timber industry, and wooden architecture. With a practical curriculum that ensures ample hands-on training to foster specialists who can contribute immediately, the school also provides a support system offering stipends of up to 1.925 million yen annually, allowing students to focus on their training with peace of mind.