Course title
S0438000,S04380013
Theory of Universal Facility Design

 KOSUGE Ruka
Course description
We will learn about the problems of the declining population, falling birthrates, and an aging society, which continue to grow serious in Japan, and how society should respond, as well as how to create and use the environment and architecture, from both software and hardware perspectives, using examples from Japan and abroad. In the first half of the course, the theme is "Universal Design" from the occupant's point of view, and in the second half, the theme is "Sustainable Design" from the architectural point of view, with "Universality " and " Longevity " as keywords. By the end, students will make presentations on solutions to problems using what they learned through the course.
Purpose of class
To understand the various social issues surrounding architecture, and to learn knowledge and techniques related to universal design and sustainable design, which are essential for the future of architecture.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Be able to explain the social problems that architecture will face in the future from the aspects of demographics and the environment.
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2. Understand the concept of architecture that can be used by anyone and how to apply it to design.
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3. Understand the concept of architecture that can be used for a long time and how to apply it to design.
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Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 課題レポート 小課題 Total.
1. 30% 10% 40%
2. 20% 10% 30%
3. 20% 10% 30%
Total. 70% 30% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Global Issues and Future Projections for Japan Read reference materials 190分
2. Aging in Place Read reference materials 190分
3. Environmental Design for Dementia Read reference materials 190分
4. Housing for the Elderly Read reference materials 190分
5. Concepts of Universal Design Read reference materials 190分
6. Universal Design of Public Facilities Read reference materials 190分
7. Universal Design of Public Transportations Read reference materials 190分
8. Mid Presentation of Assignment report Read reference materials 190分
9. Building Preservation and Sustainable Design Read reference materials 190分
10. Revitalization of Buildings Read reference materials 190分
11. Global Universal and Sustainable Design Read reference materials 190分
12. Case studies for Universal and Sustainable Design Read reference materials 190分
13. Final Presentation of Assignment report Read reference materials 190分
14. The Future of Architecture Read reference materials 190分
Total. - - 2660分
Evaluation method and criteria
Assessments will be based on student presentations of assignment report.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Lecture handouts will be distributed in each class. Reference books will be introduced in class.
Prerequisites
Review courses related to architectural planning.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Spring semester: Wednesday 12:30PM～1:10PM at Kosuge Lab. (07K08)
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Given by professor with architectural design practice.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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