Build a Hurricane-Proof Home Without Nails, Using Kanawatugi

In Japan, you can see pagodas erected 1500 years ago, withstanding typhoons and earthquakes alike. How are those old buildings still standing? These complex buildings are the product of a master craftsmanship technique that’s still alive today–called Kanawatugi, or Kanawa Tsugi. It’s hard to believe, but traditional Japanese carpentry techniques use NO nails, screws, or […]