Semi related: For a riveting graphical story about the fictional deconstruction of the Empire State building, see David Macauly's "Unbuilding". It's one of my favorite books ever.

>it was dismantled by Japanese carpenters who then reconstructed it here on two acres

>the Shōya house was reconstructed using the methods of traditional Japanese carpentry: Aside from complying with contemporary building codes, no nails or metal braces were used.