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Daisugi

A simple black and white line drawing of a large tree with a thick trunk and wide canopy. Several smaller cloud-shaped figures are positioned above and behind it, each connected to the canopy by thin vertical lines.

Daisugi, a centuries-old Japanese forestry technique yielding high-quality, knot-free lumber from a single tree without felling it entirely. Developed in the 14th century for Sukiya-zukuri architecture, this sustainable method produces incredibly straight and strong wood, ideal for precise structural elements. Learn how this visually stunning practice continues to offer efficient and eco-friendly solutions for modern design.