YKK AP has released 'Thinking Architecture,' a video series exploring the fusion of architectural culture and technology.
YKK AP Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Akira Uozu) is pleased to announce the release of 'Thinking Architecture,' a video content series showcasing buildings owned by the YKK Group in Toyama Prefecture, on the YKK AP global website.
As a manufacturer of building materials, primarily windows and doors, our foundation lies in the pursuit of fusing 'Art' (architectural culture) and 'Technology.' By adopting our own products in YKK Group buildings, we verify the role architecture should play in society, while addressing social issues such as climate change and energy problems, as well as people's health and well-being, all while remaining sensitive to local climates and cultures.
In order to contribute to architectural culture, we have released 'Thinking Architecture,' a video series featuring six representative buildings that embody the 'Architecture' in our company name, 'AP' (Architectural Products). We invite you to watch these videos to see how we are striving to realize our purpose: 'A company that brings happiness to society through Architectural Products.'
'Thinking Architecture' https://www.ykkapglobal.com/ja/technologies/thinking-architecture/
Overview of 'Thinking Architecture'
In Toyama Prefecture, positioned as the 'headquarters of technology' for the YKK Group, there is a collection of world-class buildings born from dialogues with numerous architects. Through these buildings, we introduce how we think about and practice the role that architecture should play in society, including projects that challenge energy issues and contributions to open urban development.
＜The 6 Featured Buildings＞
Passive Town: Architecture that thinks about the realization of a sustainable society
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FAQ
What is the main purpose of the 'Thinking Architecture' video content released by YKK AP Inc.?
The 'Thinking Architecture' video content series aims to showcase buildings owned by the YKK Group and demonstrate how the company fuses 'Art' (architectural culture) and 'Technology' to realize its purpose of bringing happiness to society through Architectural Products.
Where can one find the 'Thinking Architecture' video content series?
The 'Thinking Architecture' video content series is available on the YKK AP global website, specifically at the provided URL: https://www.ykkapglobal.com/ja/technologies/thinking-architecture/
What is the core philosophy behind YKK AP Inc.'s approach to architecture as a building materials manufacturer?
As a manufacturer of building materials, YKK AP Inc.'s foundation lies in the pursuit of fusing 'Art' (architectural culture) and 'Technology,' while adopting their own products in YKK Group buildings to verify architecture's role in society and address social issues.
How does YKK AP Inc. use its own products in the buildings featured in the 'Thinking Architecture' series?
YKK AP Inc. adopts its own products in YKK Group buildings to verify the role architecture should play in society, addressing issues like climate change, energy problems, and people's health and well-being, while being sensitive to local climates and cultures.
What kind of buildings are featured in the 'Thinking Architecture' video content, and what do they represent?
The 'Thinking Architecture' series features six representative buildings owned by the YKK Group in Toyama Prefecture, which embody the 'Architecture' in 'AP' (Architectural Products) and showcase how the company thinks about and practices the role of architecture in society, including sustainable society realization and open urban development.