[Machine Translation] This book offers a scientific analysis of renowned architectural masterpieces, including World Heritage sites. The fact that these historic structures have survived to the present day is no accident; it is the result of meticulous science" including structural mechanics, materials engineering, and environmental engineering. From structures that skillfully distribute the force of gravity to the use of self-healing materials; from natural air conditioning powered by the heat of vaporization to precise water management systems; and from structures that flexibly absorb the impact of earthquakes and other forces... this book reveals the advanced wisdom of our ancestors hidden within these architectural masterpieces.