building

Abstract

To provide a building that can improve the efficiency of laundry work within the building. [Solution] A multi-story building, An open atrium space spanning two or more floors, Laundry equipment for washing objects is installed in the lower part of the aforementioned open space. The upper part of the aforementioned open space can be used as a drying space for the washed objects in the building.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a building, and more particularly to a multi-story building where laundry work is performed indoors.

Background Art

[0002] In a building such as a house, the work of washing clothes and the like, drying the washed clothes and the like, taking in the dried clothes and the like, and folding and storing the taken-in clothes and the like in a predetermined room is performed daily. It is desirable that these series of operations (hereinafter, laundry work) be performed more efficiently.

[0003] In recent years, the case of performing indoor drying in which washed clothes and the like are dried indoors has been increasing (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The building described in Patent Document 1 includes an indoor drying space provided with a drying device inside the building.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] When performing indoor drying, it is required to dry the washed clothes and the like at a place in the building where the clothes and the like are likely to dry. Also, from the viewpoint of performing the laundry work efficiently, it is desirable that the places for performing each work such as washing and drying in the building are located close to each other. Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a building capable of improving the efficiency of laundry work in the building.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The above problems are solved by the building of the present invention, which is a multi-story building with an atrium space spanning two or more floors, laundry facilities for washing objects installed in the lower part of the atrium space, and the upper part of the atrium space available as a drying space for the washed objects. With the above configuration, laundry can be done efficiently because the items are washed in the lower part of the open space and then hung to dry in the upper part of the open space.

[0007] Furthermore, in the building of the present invention, an adjacent space adjacent to the upper part of the atrium, where people can pass through, may be provided on the upper floor of one of the two or more floors. In this case, it is more preferable to have a holding mechanism that can move up and down within the atrium while holding an object, and a transport mechanism that transports the object located in the upper part of the atrium towards the adjacent space using the holding mechanism. With the above configuration, items dried in the upper part of the open space can be moved toward the adjacent space, allowing them to be collected in the adjacent space once dry. This makes the laundry process more efficient.

[0008] Furthermore, in the building of the present invention, the adjacent space may include a first adjacent space located on one side when viewed from the atrium space, and a second adjacent space located on the other side when viewed from the atrium space. In this case, it is more preferable that the transport mechanism is configured to perform a first transport operation, which transports an object held by the holding mechanism toward the first adjacent space, and a second transport operation, which transports an object held by the holding mechanism toward the second adjacent space, when the holding mechanism is located above the atrium space. With the above configuration, items dried in the upper part of the open space can be moved to either the first adjacent space or the second adjacent space, allowing them to be collected in that adjacent space. This allows the items to be collected in the space closer to the room where they will ultimately be stored, making the laundry process more efficient.

[0009] Furthermore, in the building of the present invention, the holding mechanism may have a rod extending in a predetermined direction, and the first adjacent space and the second adjacent space may each be provided with an extending member that extends in a predetermined direction and on which clothing can be hung. In this case, it is even more preferable that the rod reaches a position where it connects with the extending member provided in the first adjacent space in a predetermined direction by a first transport operation, and the rod reaches a position where it connects with the extending member provided in the second adjacent space in a predetermined direction by a second transport operation. With the above configuration, objects hung on the rod can be moved more easily toward the extension members fixed to the ceiling of each adjacent space. This makes laundry work more efficient.

[0010] Furthermore, in the building of the present invention, on the uppermost of two or more floors, a passageway located adjacent to the atrium space and a staircase located adjacent to the passageway on the opposite side of the atrium space, for moving between the two or more floors, may be provided. In this case, it is preferable that one end of the passageway in the direction of extension of the passageway is continuous with both the space where the staircase exit is provided on the uppermost floor and the first adjacent space. With the above configuration, objects dried in the upper part of the open space can be smoothly brought in from the open space via the passageway adjacent to the open space.

[0011] Furthermore, in the building of the present invention, the above-mentioned staircase may be a straight staircase and may extend along the above-mentioned extension direction. It is also more preferable that an open space is provided between the first adjacent space and the second adjacent space in the extension direction. With the above configuration, objects dried in the upper part of the open space can be more easily brought into either the first adjacent space or the second adjacent space.

[0012] Furthermore, in the building of the present invention, a low wall is provided at the boundary between the adjacent space and the atrium space, and the adjacent space and the atrium space may be continuous above the low wall. According to the above configuration, an object dried at the upper part of the through space can be taken into the adjacent space more easily.

[0013] Also, in the building of the present invention, one end portion of the building in the direction intersecting with the above-mentioned extending direction may have a veranda or a balcony provided on a floor located higher among two or more floors. Further, a through space may be arranged at the other end portion of the building in the direction intersecting with the above-mentioned extending direction. According to the above configuration, since the through space is arranged at a position away from the veranda or the balcony, a configuration in which an object is washed at the lower part of the through space and the washed object is dried by drying it at the upper part of the through space becomes more meaningful.

Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the building of the present invention, the efficiency of the washing work in the building is improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0015] [Figure 1] It is a floor plan of the first floor of a building according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a floor plan of the second floor of a building according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a view showing the lower part of the through space. [Figure 4] It is a view showing the upper part of the through space. [[ID=3s2]] [Figure 5] It is a schematic view showing the through space and devices arranged around it. [Figure 6] It is a view of the upper part of the through space and the first adjacent space as seen from one side of the passage. [Figure 7] It is a view showing the first adjacent space. [Figure 8] It is a view of the upper part of the through space and the second adjacent space as seen from the other side of the passage. [Figure 9] It is a view showing the second adjacent space.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, a specific embodiment of the building of the present invention will be described by giving an example. However, the embodiments described below are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and do not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention can be changed or improved without departing from its gist. Further, equivalents of the present invention may be included.

[0017] In this specification, the meanings of "same", "identical", "equal", "equivalent", "equally divided", and "equidistant" may include the range of errors generally acceptable in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Also, in this specification, the meanings of "vertical", "orthogonal", and "parallel" include the range of errors generally acceptable in the field to which the present invention pertains, and may include cases where there is a deviation within a range less than several degrees (for example, 2 to 3°) from strict vertical, orthogonal, and parallel.

[0018] In this specification, two directions that are horizontal and orthogonal to each other are defined as the X direction and the Y direction. One side in the X direction is called "+X", and the other side is called "-X". One side in the Y direction is called "+Y", and the other side is called "-Y".

[0019] The building of the present invention is a building in which washing work, that is, a series of operations related to washing an object, is performed inside the building. The object is an object to be washed by washing equipment, and specifically includes clothing, linen sheets, bedding, shoes, fabric products, and other washable items. The use of the building of the present invention is not particularly limited, and the building of the present invention can be used as a residence, an office, a building, a store, a lodging facility, a medical facility such as a hospital, or a commercial facility provided for other commercial purposes. Alternatively, the building of the present invention can also be used as a public facility such as a community center or a civic hall. Hereinafter, a case where the building of the present invention is used as a residence will be described.

[0020] An example of a building according to the present invention is a house (hereinafter referred to as "house 10"), which is a multi-story building, specifically a two-story building. Of the two floors of house 10, the first floor is located lower, and the second floor is located higher. The longitudinal direction of house 10 corresponds to the X direction, and the transverse direction of house 10 corresponds to the Y direction. Note that the +Y side may correspond to the south side, and the -Y side may correspond to the north side.

[0021] The arrangement of rooms on each floor of the house 10 (i.e., the floor plan) can be determined arbitrarily as long as it does not deviate from the spirit of the present invention. However, in the following, the floor plan of the first floor will be as shown in Figure 1, and the floor plan of the second floor will be as shown in Figure 2.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the house 10 has an open atrium 12. The open atrium 12 is a space that spans the first and second floors (i.e., two or more floors), and in the configuration of the house 10 shown in Figures 1 and 2, it is located in the center in the X direction and at the end in the Y direction (more specifically, at the +Y side end). The lower part of the open atrium 12 is a space belonging to the first floor, and the upper part of the open atrium 12 is a space belonging to the second floor.

[0023] Furthermore, a window 80 for natural light is provided in the part of the side wall of the house 10 that faces the upper part of the atrium space 12 (see Figure 5). As a result, the upper part of the atrium space 12 is warmed by the light that enters the atrium space 12 through the window 80. In addition, indoor air warmed by the use of heating equipment on the first floor easily flows into the atrium space 12, and this air rises within the atrium space 12, thus warming the upper part of the atrium space 12.

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, the first floor of the house 10 includes an entrance hall 14, a hall 16, a living / dining room 18 and a kitchen 20 as living spaces, a closet 22, and a toilet 24, a laundry room 26, a washroom 28 (sanitary), and a bathroom 30 as wet areas.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the laundry room 26 is adjacent to the washroom 28 in the X direction, and it is possible to move freely between the laundry room 26 and the washroom 28. Since the washroom 28 is used as a changing area, it is easy to carry the clothes that have been taken off to the laundry room 26. Half of the laundry room 26 on the +Y side constitutes the lower part of the open space 12, and as shown in Figure 3, a washing machine W is installed in this space (hereinafter referred to as the washing machine installation space). The washing machine W is a device for washing objects and is a well-known household washing machine (more specifically, a drum washing machine).

[0026] The washing machine W installed in the washing machine space may be one unit or two or more units, as shown in Figure 3. Also, as shown in Figure 3, a counter C may be installed in the washing machine space directly above the washing machine W to serve as a work surface for folding clothes. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, a utility sink S for soaking clothes in laundry solution may be provided in the washing machine space.

[0027] Furthermore, a staircase 32 is provided on the first floor for travel between the first and second floors. As shown in Figure 1, the staircase 32 is located on the first floor adjacent to the living / dining room 18 in the X direction, and adjacent to the laundry room 26 and the washroom 28 in the Y direction. In the configuration shown in Figure 1, the staircase 32 is a straight staircase, and its extension direction (in other words, its ascending / descending direction) is aligned with the X direction.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, the second floor of the house 10 includes a bedroom 34 and a Western-style room 36 as living spaces, a second-floor toilet 38, a corridor 40, a first adjacent space 42, and a second adjacent space 44. Also, as shown in Figure 2, a balcony 46 is provided on the second floor at the end opposite to the end where the open space 12 is located in the Y direction (more specifically, the -Y side end).

[0029] Bedroom 34 and Western-style room 36 are both spaces located on the -Y side of the second floor. These rooms are adjacent to each other in the X direction, and strictly speaking, a partition wall is provided at the boundary between them. In the configuration shown in Figure 2, bedroom 34 is located on the +X side, and Western-style room 36 is located on the -X side.

[0030] The passageway 40 is located adjacent to the atrium space 12 on the -Y side of the atrium space 12 and extends in the X direction. That is, in the configuration shown in Figure 2, the X direction corresponds to the direction of extension of the passageway 40. Also, as shown in Figure 2, the -X end of the passageway 40 is adjacent to the first adjacent space 42, and the +X end of the passageway 40 is adjacent to the second adjacent space 44.

[0031] Furthermore, of the passageway 40, the portion adjacent to the atrium space 12 on the -Y side (hereinafter referred to as the atrium-adjacent portion) is located in the same area in the X direction as the area where the atrium space 12 is provided. In addition, of the passageway 40, the atrium-adjacent portion is located directly above half of the space on the -Y side of the laundry room 26 on the first floor (i.e., the space other than the washing machine installation space).

[0032] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, a first low wall 48 is provided at the boundary between the passageway 40 and the open space 12 in the Y direction. The first low wall 48 rises from the floor surface of the second floor, and its height is approximately 80 cm to 120 cm. Above the first low wall 48, the space above the passageway 40 and the upper part of the open space 12 are continuous (see Figure 6). Here, two adjacent spaces being continuous means that the two spaces are not separated by a wall or the like, and are connected as a single space.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the aforementioned staircase 32 is located adjacent to the passageway 40 on the opposite side of the atrium space 12 in the Y direction (i.e., the -Y side). In other words, in the configuration of the house 10 shown in Figure 2, the passageway 40 is located adjacent to the atrium space 12 in the Y direction. On the other hand, the staircase 32 is spaced apart from the atrium space 12 in the Y direction, separated from the atrium space 12 by the passageway 40.

[0034] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the space on the second floor where the exit for the staircase 32 is located (that is, the place where the top step of the staircase 32 is located and is at the same height as the second floor) is continuous with one end of the passageway 40 in the X direction (more specifically, the -X end).

[0035] The first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44 correspond to adjacent spaces adjacent to the upper part of the atrium space 12 in the X direction, and people such as residents of the house 10 can move between these adjacent spaces via the stairs 32 and the passageway 40. The first adjacent space 42 is located on one side when viewed from the atrium space 12, and more specifically, it is adjacent to the atrium space 12 on the -X side. The second adjacent space 44 is located on the other side when viewed from the atrium space 12, and more specifically, it is adjacent to the atrium space 12 on the +X side. In other words, as shown in Figure 2, the atrium space 12 is provided between the first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44 in the X direction.

[0036] As shown in Figure 2, the first adjacent space 42 is located away from the Western-style room 36 in the Y direction, and when moving from one of the first adjacent space 42 and the Western-style room 36 to the other, it is necessary to go through the passageway 40. As shown in Figure 2, the second adjacent space 44 is located adjacent to the bedroom 34 in the Y direction, but a partition wall is provided at the boundary between the second adjacent space 44 and the bedroom 34. Therefore, when moving from one of the second adjacent space 44 and the bedroom 34 to the other, it is necessary to go through the passageway 40.

[0037] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, a second low wall 50 is provided at the boundary between the first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44 and the open space 12. The second low wall 50 is an example of a low wall, rising from the second-floor level, and its height is approximately 80 cm to 120 cm. Above the second low wall 50, each adjacent space and the upper part of the open space 12 are continuous (see Figures 6 and 8).

[0038] As shown in Figures 6-9, the first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44 are used as storage spaces for items including clothing. More specifically, clothes that have been washed and dried are stored in each adjacent space, for example, while still hanging (on hangers). Of the first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44, the first adjacent space 42, which is closer to the Western-style room 36, stores clothing for the users of the Western-style room 36, such as children living in the house 10. The second adjacent space 44, which is closer to the bedroom 34, stores bedding and nightwear, as well as adult clothing.

[0039] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 6 and 8, the first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44 are each provided with hanger pipes 52 and 54 extending in the X direction. Each hanger pipe 52 and 54 is an extendable member capable of hanging clothes and is fixed to the ceiling or side wall of each adjacent space. The hanger pipe provided in the first adjacent space 42 (hereinafter referred to as the first hanger pipe 52) and the hanger pipe provided in the second adjacent space 44 (hereinafter referred to as the second hanger pipe 54) are positioned at the same location in both the vertical and Y directions. In other words, the first hanger pipe 52 and the second hanger pipe 54 are arranged to be aligned on the same straight line.

[0040] Furthermore, the extension members provided in the first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44 are not limited to hanger pipes, as long as they can be used to hang clothes; for example, they could be ceiling rails.

[0041] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the first adjacent space 42 is continuous with one end of the passageway 40 in the X direction (specifically, the -X end). In other words, the -X end of the passageway 40 is continuous with both the space where the staircase 32 descends on the second floor and the first adjacent space 42.

[0042] The balcony 46 is located adjacent to the Western-style room 36 in the Y direction, and by opening the door located at the boundary between the Western-style room 36 and the balcony 46, it is possible to freely move between the two. The balcony 46 can also be used as a space for drying laundry outdoors. In addition, of the house 10, the end on the side where the balcony 46 is provided in the Y direction (-Y side) corresponds to one end of the house 10, and the end on the side where the open space 12 is provided in the Y direction (+Y side) corresponds to the other end of the house 10. Here, the Y direction corresponds to the direction that intersects with the extension direction of the passageway 40 (i.e., the X direction). Furthermore, in the residence 10, a balcony 46 may be provided in some locations, or a veranda may be provided instead of a balcony 46.

[0043] To reiterate the configuration of the open space 12, in the house 10, the upper part of the open space 12 can be used as a drying space for washed items, i.e., an indoor drying space. More specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the house 10 has a holding mechanism 60 and a transport mechanism 70. The holding mechanism 60 is configured to be able to move up and down within the open space 12 while holding an object (indicated by the symbol T in Figures 5-9). The transport mechanism 70 transports the object T, which is held in the upper part of the open space 12 by the holding mechanism 60, toward the first adjacent space 42 or the second adjacent space 44 in the X direction.

[0044] The configuration of the holding mechanism 60 and the transport mechanism 70 is not particularly limited, and known drive mechanisms can be used as the holding mechanism 60 or the transport mechanism 70. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the holding mechanism 60 may be configured by suspending a clothes drying pole 56 from the ceiling of the second floor via a wire 58 and winding the wire 58 around a winding roller (not shown). The clothes drying pole 56 is a pole extending in the X direction (corresponding to a predetermined direction), and the object to be washed T (more specifically, a hanger from which the object T is suspended) is hung on its outer surface. In a holding mechanism 60 with such a configuration, the clothes drying pole 56 and the object T hung on it can be raised in the open space 12 by rotating the winding roller in the direction of winding the wire 58. Conversely, the clothes drying pole 56 and the object T hung on it can be lowered in the open space 12 by rotating the winding roller in the direction of unwinding the wire 58.

[0045] The rotation of the winding roller, i.e., the raising and lowering of the holding mechanism 60, may be performed using the rotation of an electric motor or the like, or it may be performed manually by a person. When raising and lowering the holding mechanism 60 electrically, it is preferable to install an operation panel and operate a switch provided on the operation panel so that the holding mechanism 60 can be raised and lowered in response to the switch operation.

[0046] Alternatively, the transport mechanism 70 may slide the holding mechanism 60, which includes the clothes drying pole 56, in the X direction after the clothes drying pole 56 has risen to a predetermined height (hereinafter referred to as the sliding position) within the open space 12, while the clothes drying pole 56 is positioned in the sliding position. As a transport mechanism 70 with such a configuration, a known sliding mechanism, such as a sliding rail mechanism with an interlock, can be used.

[0047] The transport mechanism 70 is configured to perform a first transport operation and a second transport operation when the holding mechanism 60 is positioned at the top of the open space 12. The first transport operation is to transport the holding mechanism 60 and the object T held by the holding mechanism 60 toward the first adjacent space 42 in the -Y direction in the X direction. The second transport operation is to transport the holding mechanism 60 and the object T held by the holding mechanism 60 toward the second adjacent space 44 in the +Y direction in the X direction.

[0048] As a result of the first transport operation described above, the clothes drying pole 56 reaches a position (shown by a dashed line in Figure 5) where it connects with the first hanger pipe 52 located in the first adjacent space 42 in the X direction, as shown in Figure 5. At this position, the clothes drying pole 56 and the first hanger pipe 52 are aligned on the same straight line, and one end of the clothes drying pole 56 (specifically, the -X end) is in contact with the end of the first hanger pipe 52 (specifically, the +X end). In other words, by connecting the clothes drying pole 56 with the first hanger pipe 52 through the first transport operation, the central axis of the first hanger pipe 52 is positioned on the extension of the central axis of the clothes drying pole 56, and the clothes drying pole 56 and the first hanger pipe 52 come to form a single continuous member. This allows the object T hung on the clothes drying pole 56 to be moved to the -X side and transferred from the clothes drying pole 56 to the first hanger pipe 52.

[0049] Furthermore, as a result of the second transport operation described above, the clothes drying pole 56 reaches a position (shown by a dashed line in Figure 5) where it connects with the second hanger pipe 54 located in the second adjacent space 44 in the X direction, as shown in Figure 5. At this position, the clothes drying pole 56 and the second hanger pipe 54 are aligned on the same straight line, and the other end of the clothes drying pole 56 (specifically, the +X side end) is in contact with the end of the second hanger pipe 54 (specifically, the -X side end). In other words, by connecting the clothes drying pole 56 with the second hanger pipe 54 through the second transport operation, the central axis of the second hanger pipe 54 is positioned on the extension of the central axis of the clothes drying pole 56, and the clothes drying pole 56 and the second hanger pipe 54 come to form a single continuous member. This allows the object T hung on the clothes drying pole 56 to be moved to the +X side and transferred from the clothes drying pole 56 to the second hanger pipe 54.

[0050] The transport operation of the clothesline pole 56 by the transport mechanism 70, that is, the sliding movement of the holding mechanism 60 in the X direction, may be performed using the rotation of an electric motor or the like, or it may be performed manually by a person. When the transport operation of the clothesline pole 56 is performed electrically, an operation panel may be installed, and by operating a switch provided on the operation panel, the transport mechanism 70 will transport the clothesline pole 56 in the X direction in response to the switch operation. Furthermore, when the clothesline pole 56 is connected to the first hanger pipe 52 or the second hanger pipe 54, the operation of transferring the object T hung on the clothesline pole 56 to the first hanger pipe 52 or the second hanger pipe 54 may be performed using an electric mechanical drive mechanism or the like, or it may be performed manually by a person. As an example of a mechanism for moving the object T electrically, a motor-driven movable body may be attached to the hanger on which the object T is suspended, and this movable body may move along the clothesline pole 56 and each hanger pipe to transfer the object T from the clothesline pole 56 to each hanger pipe.

[0051] In the house 10 configured as described above, the laundry work for the objects, specifically the work of washing them in the washing machine W, the work of hanging and drying the objects after washing, and the work of storing the dried objects can be carried out efficiently.

[0052] To explain in more detail, a washing machine W is placed in a washing machine installation space located at the bottom of the open space 12, and the object can be washed using this washing machine W. After that, the object is removed from the washing machine W and the washed (wet) object is hung on the clothesline pole 56. At this time, as shown in Figure 5, the clothesline pole 56 is lowered to a position at the bottom of the open space 12 that can be operated by a person (the position shown by the dashed line in Figure 5).

[0053] Then, the holding mechanism 60 raises the clothesline 56 on which the object is hung to the upper part of the open space 12, and the object is positioned in the upper part of the open space 12 as shown in Figure 4. As mentioned above, the upper part of the open space 12 is heated by sunlight entering through the window 80 and by the rise of warm air flowing into the open space 12, and can be effectively used as a space suitable for drying the washed object (drying space). As a result, the washed object can be dried well in the upper part of the open space 12.

[0054] Furthermore, with the above configuration, since the washing machine installation space and the drying space are located vertically within the same open space 12, there is no need for people to carry the washed items from the laundry room 26 to a location far away (for example, the balcony 46). This improves the efficiency of the laundry work. In particular, if a space for drying laundry, such as a balcony 46, is located on the second floor, the above configuration eliminates the need to go up or down the stairs 32 to reach that space, making the effects of the above configuration even more significant.

[0055] Furthermore, after the items have been thoroughly dried, the transport mechanism 70 performs either a first or second transport operation to move the clothesline pole 56 toward the first adjacent space 42 or the second adjacent space 44. This makes it easier to bring the dried items into the first adjacent space 42 or the second adjacent space 44. By appropriately selecting the destination of the clothesline pole 56 at this time, the laundry work, especially the work of storing the items, can be performed even more efficiently.

[0056] To explain in more detail, if the items to be stored in the Western-style room 36 (for example, children's clothing) are hanging on the clothesline 56, moving the clothesline 56 toward the first adjacent space 42, which is closer to the Western-style room 36, makes it easier to store the items in the Western-style room 36. Similarly, if the items to be stored in the bedroom 34 (for example, adult clothing) are hanging on the clothesline 56, moving the clothesline 56 toward the second adjacent space 44, which is closer to the bedroom 34, makes it easier to store the items in the bedroom 34.

[0057] Furthermore, by performing the first or second transport operation to connect the clothesline pole 56 to the first hanger pipe 52 or the second hanger pipe 54, the items hung on the clothesline pole 56 can be transferred from the clothesline pole 56 to the first hanger pipe 52 or the second hanger pipe 54. This allows items that have been thoroughly dried after washing to be temporarily stored in the first adjacent space 42 or the second adjacent space 44 while still hanging on the first hanger pipe 52 or the second hanger pipe 54 (i.e., without being folded). As a result, the burden of storing the items is reduced.

[0058] Furthermore, a second low wall 50 is provided at the boundary between each adjacent space and the open space 12, and above the second low wall 50, each adjacent space and the open space 12 are continuous. With this configuration, while taking measures to prevent falls using the second low wall 50, objects hung on the clothesline pole 56 can be smoothly transferred from the clothesline pole 56 to the first hanger pipe 52 or the second hanger pipe 54.

[0059] Furthermore, on the second floor of the house 10, the open space 12 and the passageway 40 are adjacent to each other in the Y direction, and a first low wall 48 is provided at the boundary between the passageway 40 and the open space 12. Above the first low wall 48, the passageway 40 and the open space 12 are continuous. This makes it possible to bring objects that have been dried in the upper part of the open space 12 into the passageway 40. In this case, it becomes easier to carry the brought-in objects to the bedroom 34 or Western-style room 36 through the passageway 40.

[0060] Furthermore, since the space on the second floor where the staircase 32 descends is continuous with one end of the passageway 40 in the X direction, one can immediately proceed to the passageway 40 after ascending the staircase 32 to the second floor. And, as described above, since objects dried in the upper part of the open space 12 can be brought into the passageway 40, by ascending the staircase 32 to the passageway 40 on the second floor, the dried objects can be brought in directly from the upper part of the open space 12.

[0061] Although one embodiment of the building and its use according to the present invention has been described above, the above embodiment is merely an example to facilitate understanding of the present invention and does not limit it. In other words, the present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

[0062] Furthermore, although a two-story house was described as an example of a building according to the present invention in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this and can also be applied to buildings with three or more floors. In this case, it is sufficient for the atrium space to span two or more floors; for example, in the case of a three-story house, it is preferable for the atrium space to span from the first floor to the third floor. In addition, it is sufficient for laundry facilities to be installed in the lower part of the atrium space (for example, the first floor), and for the upper part of the atrium space (for example, the top floor among the floors in which the atrium space is provided) to be available as a drying space for the washed items.

[0063] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the atrium space 12 is located in the center of the house 10 in the X direction, but the location of the atrium space 12 in the X direction is not particularly limited. However, if the atrium space 12 is located in the center of the house 10 in the X direction, it is possible to secure equally sized spaces for the first adjacent space 42 and the second adjacent space 44, which are located on opposite sides of each other in the X direction via the atrium space 12. In this respect, the above embodiment is more preferable. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 10. Houses (buildings) 12. Open atrium space 14 Entrance 16 holes 18 Living and Dining Room 20 Kitchen 22 Closet 24 Toilets 26 Laundry Room 28. Washroom 30 Bathroom 32 stairs 34 Bedroom 36 Western-style rooms 38. Second-floor toilet 40 aisles 42 First Adjacent Space 44 Second Adjacent Space 46 Balcony 48. First low wall 50 Second low wall 52 First hanger pipe (extension member) 54. Second hanger pipe (extension member) 56 Clothes drying pole (pole body) 58 wires 60 Retention mechanism 70 Conveying mechanism 80 windows C Counter W Washing machine (laundry equipment) S-sized utility sink T object

Claims

1. It is a multi-story building, An open atrium space spanning two or more floors, Laundry equipment for washing objects is installed in the lower part of the aforementioned open space. The upper part of the aforementioned open space can be used as a drying space for the washed objects in the building.

2. Of the two or more floors mentioned above, the floor located higher up has an adjacent space adjacent to the upper part of the atrium space, where people can pass through. A holding mechanism that can move up and down within the open space while holding the object, The building according to claim 1, further comprising a transport mechanism for transporting the object located in the upper part of the open space toward the adjacent space by means of the holding mechanism.

3. The adjacent space includes a first adjacent space located on one side as viewed from the atrium space, and a second adjacent space located on the other side as viewed from the atrium space. The building according to claim 2, wherein the transport mechanism is configured to perform a first transport operation, which transports the object held by the holding mechanism toward the first adjacent space, and a second transport operation, which transports the object held by the holding mechanism toward the second adjacent space, when the holding mechanism is positioned above the open space.

4. The holding mechanism has a rod extending in a predetermined direction, The first adjacent space and the second adjacent space are each provided with an extending member that extends in the predetermined direction and on which clothing can be hung. The rod body, through the first transport operation, reaches a position in which it connects with the extension member provided in the first adjacent space in the predetermined direction. The building according to claim 3, wherein the rod body reaches a position in which it connects with the extension member provided in the second adjacent space in the predetermined direction by the second transport operation.

5. Of the two or more floors mentioned above, the floor located higher up is: A passageway is located adjacent to the aforementioned open space, A staircase for moving between the two or more floors is provided, located on the opposite side of the aforementioned atrium space and adjacent to the aforementioned passageway. The building according to claim 3 or 4, wherein one end of the passage in the direction of extension of the passage is continuous with both the space where the staircase exit is provided on a floor located above the aforementioned floor, and the first adjacent space.

6. The aforementioned stairs are straight stairs and extend along the aforementioned extension direction, The building according to claim 5, wherein the open space is provided between the first adjacent space and the second adjacent space in the extension direction.

7. A low wall is provided at the boundary between the adjacent space and the open space. The building according to claim 2, wherein the adjacent space and the open space are continuous at a position above the aforementioned low wall.

8. One end of the building in a direction intersecting the aforementioned extension direction has a veranda or balcony located on a higher floor among the two or more floors. The building according to claim 5, wherein the open space is located at the other end of the building in a direction intersecting the extension direction.

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