Abstract
This study aims to understand how and why a historic building of Catholic Tetori Church was restored promptly after Kumamoto Earthquakes in 2016. The study revealed the lay members of the Church were the main force: they, some of whom were building professionals, had established the building maintenance system since 2006 and carried out preventive maintenance. Such a proactive attitude was nurtured by the progressive Columban missionaries. The laity also find voluntary maintenance activities a joy to serve God and fellow Catholics, hence, devote more time after their retirement. These factors prevented serious damages by earthquakes and enabled prompt restoration.
| Translated title of the contribution | Maintenance and post-disaster restoration of Catholic Tetori church |
|---|---|
| Original language | Japanese |
| Pages (from-to) | 983-988 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | AIJ Journal of Technology and Design |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 60 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Architecture
- Building and Construction