The construction of wooden temporary housing designed by a world-renowned architect is progressing in the area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan.

This two-story temporary housing is in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture.

A total of 135 units are planned, with 60 units already completed.

The design was undertaken by architect Ban Shigeru.

He has long worked on improving living conditions in disaster-stricken area.

The temporary houses are built using wood materials without nails and adhesives.

Ban says they are more comfortable to live in compared to prefabricated houses and can be used as residences even after the usual occupancy period for disaster survivors, without being demolished.

S/ Ban Shigeru, Architect: I believe that we should change the way temporary housing is handled in Japan. This housing has become a good example of how to do it.

About 30 temporary housing units designed by Ban are scheduled to be built in the city of Wajima as well.