San-in's No. 1 Housing Builder for New Starts Proposes 'Optimal Home Building for the Region': 'Artlab' Housing Performance Experience Showroom Now Open
Art Kenko Co., Ltd. opened 'Artlab,' an experience-based housing performance showroom, in April 2026, proposing optimal home building for the San-in region. Responding to growing concerns about rising energy costs and earthquake preparedness, the facility allows visitors to experience insulation performance, structure, and costs with all five senses, and a media briefing will also be held.
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In recent years, attention to the performance required of homes has been increasing, including rising energy costs, growing interest in heat shock prevention, and preparation for earthquakes.
Art Kenko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 255-8 Ryosanyagi, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture) has been deeply rooted in the community for 41 years, with the philosophy of providing quality living environments that make life in San-in more comfortable. In April 2026, the company opened 'Artlab,' a housing performance showroom where visitors can experience 'optimal home building for San-in.'
This facility is an experience-based showroom where visitors can understand the fundamental value of housing, such as insulation performance, structure, and cost, by actually 'experiencing' them. Its feature is that visitors can compare and experience differences that are difficult to convey through catalogs or numbers alone, using all five senses.
■ Guidance for Media Briefing
To deepen understanding of this facility, we will hold a briefing for media representatives.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
・Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00
・Session 2: 13:30 - 15:30
*Interviews available after each session.
Venue: Artlab
5-5-17 Yonehara, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
On the day, we will first explain Art Kenko's philosophy of home building and the background of this facility's establishment with a video in the theater room, after which staff will guide visitors through the facility.
■ Main Experience Contents
◎ Understand the Climate of San-in
For comfortable living, building homes suitable for the local climate is essential. We will clearly explain the unique climatic characteristics of San-in.
◎ Experience Winter in San-in
Experience the warmth of four rooms with different insulation grades in an environment of 0℃ to 2℃. You can experience the insulation performance suitable for winter in San-in.
◎ Consider Total Costs
For homes, it's not just the initial cost, but a long-term perspective including utility costs and maintenance fees that is important. We will introduce ideas for homes that reduce future burdens.
◎ Understand the Importance of Structure with an Earthquake Experience
Reproduce actual tremors with an earthquake experience device to understand the importance of housing structures that allow for safe and continued living.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Art Kenko Co., Ltd.
Established: April 5, 1985 (Showa 60)
Capital: 49 million yen
Sales: 6.4 billion yen
Employees: 174 (as of April 2026)
Representative:宗司 Uotani, Representative Director, President
Headquarters: 255-8 Ryosanyagi, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture 683-0853
Official Website: https://www.art-kenko.com/
As a community-based housing company specializing in the San-in area, we develop businesses centered on custom-built homes and detached houses. Our strength lies in building homes suited to the local climate and natural features.
Store List:
・Yonago Store: 5-2-22 Nishifukuhara, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
・Tottori Store: 838 Minamikuma, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
・Kurayoshi Store: 2-106-2 Kaita Nishi-cho, Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture
・Matsue Store: 305 101-A Tsuda-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
・Izumo Store: 263-1 Watarihashi-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
Business Contents:
Housing business / Non-housing business / Real estate business / Welfare consulting business
Group Companies:
Lasixul Co., Ltd.
Machilive Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Awards:
・No. 1 in Tottori Prefecture for detached new homes (2024, according to Construction Industry Newspaper)
・No. 1 in San-in for housing starts in the builder category (2024, according to Housing Industry Research Institute)
・No. 1 in San-in for detached home share (2024, according to Housing Industry Research Institute)
Keywords:
Art Kenko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 255-8 Ryosanyagi, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture) has been deeply rooted in the community for 41 years, with the philosophy of providing quality living environments that make life in San-in more comfortable. In April 2026, the company opened 'Artlab,' a housing performance showroom where visitors can experience 'optimal home building for San-in.'
This facility is an experience-based showroom where visitors can understand the fundamental value of housing, such as insulation performance, structure, and cost, by actually 'experiencing' them. Its feature is that visitors can compare and experience differences that are difficult to convey through catalogs or numbers alone, using all five senses.
■ Guidance for Media Briefing
To deepen understanding of this facility, we will hold a briefing for media representatives.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
・Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00
・Session 2: 13:30 - 15:30
*Interviews available after each session.
Venue: Artlab
5-5-17 Yonehara, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
On the day, we will first explain Art Kenko's philosophy of home building and the background of this facility's establishment with a video in the theater room, after which staff will guide visitors through the facility.
■ Main Experience Contents
◎ Understand the Climate of San-in
For comfortable living, building homes suitable for the local climate is essential. We will clearly explain the unique climatic characteristics of San-in.
◎ Experience Winter in San-in
Experience the warmth of four rooms with different insulation grades in an environment of 0℃ to 2℃. You can experience the insulation performance suitable for winter in San-in.
◎ Consider Total Costs
For homes, it's not just the initial cost, but a long-term perspective including utility costs and maintenance fees that is important. We will introduce ideas for homes that reduce future burdens.
◎ Understand the Importance of Structure with an Earthquake Experience
Reproduce actual tremors with an earthquake experience device to understand the importance of housing structures that allow for safe and continued living.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Art Kenko Co., Ltd.
Established: April 5, 1985 (Showa 60)
Capital: 49 million yen
Sales: 6.4 billion yen
Employees: 174 (as of April 2026)
Representative:宗司 Uotani, Representative Director, President
Headquarters: 255-8 Ryosanyagi, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture 683-0853
Official Website: https://www.art-kenko.com/
As a community-based housing company specializing in the San-in area, we develop businesses centered on custom-built homes and detached houses. Our strength lies in building homes suited to the local climate and natural features.
Store List:
・Yonago Store: 5-2-22 Nishifukuhara, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture
・Tottori Store: 838 Minamikuma, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
・Kurayoshi Store: 2-106-2 Kaita Nishi-cho, Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture
・Matsue Store: 305 101-A Tsuda-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
・Izumo Store: 263-1 Watarihashi-cho, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
Business Contents:
Housing business / Non-housing business / Real estate business / Welfare consulting business
Group Companies:
Lasixul Co., Ltd.
Machilive Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Awards:
・No. 1 in Tottori Prefecture for detached new homes (2024, according to Construction Industry Newspaper)
・No. 1 in San-in for housing starts in the builder category (2024, according to Housing Industry Research Institute)
・No. 1 in San-in for detached home share (2024, according to Housing Industry Research Institute)
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