# 住宅知識ポータル (Housing Knowledge Portal)

## About
住宅知識ポータル (cardinalhouse.vercel.app) is an educational website providing expert advice, guides, and insights on custom home building (注文住宅) in Japan. It helps prospective home buyers navigate the complex journey of planning, designing, budgeting, and constructing their dream home.

## Content Types
- Custom Home Guides (注文住宅ガイド): Comprehensive walkthroughs on planning, builder selection, and contract negotiation.
- Financial Planning (資金計画): Expert advice on housing loans, tax benefits, building costs, and budgeting.
- Architecture & Design (間取り・デザイン): Design trends, structural stability, energy efficiency, and floor plan ideas.
- Construction Process (家づくりの流れ): Step-by-step breakdowns of the design, construction, and inspection phases.
- Educational Resources (学習用コンテンツ): Basic terms and key checks for home buyers.

## Languages
- Japanese (ja)

## Key Pages
- / - Main home page with featured articles and category hubs
- /blog - Blog listing page with search, category filtering, and paginated articles
- /blog/[slug] - Detailed educational blog articles
- /editorial-policy - Editorial guidelines and quality assurance standards

## Topics Covered
- Custom Home Builder Selection (ハウスメーカー選び)
- Cost Minimization & Budgeting (注文住宅の費用・コスト削減)
- Floor Plan & Spatial Design (間取り設計・動線計画)
- Structural Safety & Insulation (耐震性・高気密・高断熱)
- Construction Flow & Inspection (着工から引渡しまでの流れ)
- Building Materials & Equipment (建材・設備の選び方)

## Target Audience
- Individuals and families planning to build a custom home in Japan
- Users researching house makers, local builders (工務店), and architects
- Home buyers seeking unbiased financial and technical guides

## Technical Information
- Framework: Next.js (App Router)
- Database: Neon PostgreSQL using Drizzle ORM
- Site URL: https://cardinalhouse.vercel.app