This series of studies clarifies the mechanism and its elements of the silkworm houses in relation with the way to rear the silkworms based on the analyzation of more than 2500 sericultural books published in Meiji Period. This paper focuses on the eclectic rearing which adopts the advantages of cool rearing and warm rearing. Operation of the architectural elements allows adjustment of the rearing condition.
The eclectic rearing has widespread through sericultural books. It's architectural operation has allowed to rear the silkworms in severe conditions such as summer and fall.