From 'Those Who Can Input' to 'Those Who Can Judge': Practical Community 'Structural Accompaniment Club' to Enhance Wooden House Safety Launches in April 2026!

evoltz first-class architect office (Chief Architect: Kohei Hayakawa) and Hiromoku structural design office (Representative: Hiroki Tonari) will launch the online practical community **'Structural Accompaniment Club - Architrend Structural Calculation Edition'** starting April 2026, targeting designers involved in structural calculations for wooden houses.

Background: The Rise of Designers Who Can 'Use' Structural Calculation Software but Cannot 'Explain' It

In recent years, the spread of structural calculation software has undoubtedly increased the number of designers who can 'create calculation statements.' However, many still struggle to explain their reasoning with confidence when faced with指摘 from review bodies or queries from the site. As a result, communication can be delayed, or designers might distance themselves from structural work due to difficulties in responding. Structural engineering should ideally be a 'usable weapon,' not a 'difficult subject.' We want to reduce the number of designers who cannot take that step forward – it is with this aspiration that we are launching this initiative.

What is 'Structural Accompaniment Club'?

**This service is not a place to teach how to use software.** It is a practical community where participants can understand 'why the numbers are what they are' and 'why this structure is necessary,' developing the ability to judge and explain in their own words to the site and review bodies.

### Main Service Contents

1. Knowledge Sharing on Structural Calculations: We will share knowledge on how to read structural calculation statements, key points reviewed by examination bodies, and common指摘 and their solutions, based on actual work. 2. Q&A Support on Facebook Group: Timely posting of doubts that arise in daily practice is possible. This smooths responses to examination bodies and site対応. 3. Online Group Study Sessions: We will hold study sessions online twice a month, focusing on picked-up knowledge sharing and questions from above. Past archives will also be available for viewing.

Service Overview

Name: Structural Accompaniment Club - Architrend Structural Calculation Edition Goal: To be able to perform structural calculations independently and pass confirmation applications, long-term excellent housing, and performance evaluations. Target: Beginners in structural calculations using Architrend ZERO by Fukui Computer Architect Co., Ltd., and those who are anxious about applications. Fee: ¥11,000 per month (tax included) Start Date: April 10, 2026 (Initial event in Omiya with a real gathering and social event)

Lecturer Profiles

**Kohei Hayakawa** Chief Architect at evoltz first-class architect office. First-class Structural Design Architect. He handles a wide range of work from seismic retrofitting to new construction structural calculations, and focuses on training technicians.

Keywords: Earthquake resistance, Damping, evoltz, Structural Calculation, Earthquake Resistance Rating, Wooden Houses