I've run a Heian-era flavoured area in my campaign to show of the relative wealth of the area and the older architectural style has had a revivification in my Rokugan. And I came across a entry on how one of the mansions were built and I thought people might be interested

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinden-zukuri

I was actually looking for information on estates like this like 2 weeks ago haha

a Far more detailed floor plan and description of the Shinden-zukuri Estates of the Heian Period

http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/shinden/Shinden.html