Course title
9M4490001
Housing and Environmental Design

SHIMIZU Ikuro
Course content
In this class, we will study the way how to use ecological environment in architecture and how to adapt to environment from the viewpoint of architectural and ethnological, or anthropological perspectives by using example of vernacular architecture of the world. The class will include lectures, discussions, and presentations. Those who take this class will be assigned several times of essays and to hold presentations based on the lectures. Key contents of the class are as follows,

1. The four elements of natural resources used in architecture
2. Bioclimatic features of vernacular architecture
3. Mutual, interactive relationship between human being and architecture
4. Adaptation of vernacular knowledge and skills to the current architecture
Purpose of class
Students who take this class will learn effective method of designing man-made-habitat from the vernacular architecture worldwide and how to make use of it in the modern, globalized world.
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to explain relationship between ecological environment and the specific form of architecture.
  2. To be able to explain proper way to create man-made-habitat
  3. To be able to explain how to apply the features of vernacular ways to modern globalized world.
  4. To be able to show how to utilize the vernacular architecture in modern context.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Essays Presentation Total.
1. 10% 15% 25%
2. 10% 15% 25%
3. 10% 15% 25%
4. 10% 15% 25%
Total. 40% 60% -
Language
English
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Brief explanation and sharing the problem
The concept of vernacular architecture toward the globalization
Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
2. Ecological environment and dwelling culture
From polar region to tropical rain forest
Climatic design in vernacular architecture
Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
3. Adaptive process to the environment
Architecture in monsoon Asia
Mutual relationship between ecological environment and architecture
Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
4. Presentation and discussion (1) Preparation of the presentation 190minutes
5. Presentation and discussion (1) Preparation of the presentation 190minutes
6. The four elements of architecture
Material, structure, finishing
Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
7. Environmental modifier
Window
Roof
Wind and Lighting features
Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
8. Environmental and cultural performance of traditional courtyard
Open system and close system
Inner courtyard and outside garden
Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
9. Presentation and discussion (2) Preparation of the presentation 190minutes
10. Presentation and discussion (2) Preparation of the presentation 190minutes
11. Historic Hammams in the current world Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
12. Urban design from Islamic society Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
13. The vernacular as a model for current and future sustainable design Review of the text book, Lessons from Vernacular Architecture 190minutes
14. Presentation and discussion(3) Preparation of the presentation 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Essays(40%) and Presentations (60%). Students will pass if the total average score of both is 60% or higher. In that case, the credit can be obtained.
At least 2/3 of attendance to the class will be required.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Textbooks and reference materials
Handouts will be delivered in case.
Text will be assigned in the class.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on architectural planning and design will be required
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 13-14:PM in every Thursday.
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented graduation thesis, master's thesis and doctoral dissertation
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Faculty member who has been engaged in practical work specializing in architectural research at the following research institutes will be in charge of classes.

Inter-University Research Institute Corporation
National Institutes for the Humanities

National Museum of Ethnology
Core Research Institution Researcher (2001.4-2004.3)
Special Visiting Researcher (Faculty of Advanced Human Sciences / Applied Ethnology “Comparative Study on Wooden Building Construction in Southeast Asia” (2012.4-2016.3))
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 1.NO POVERTY
  • 2.ZERO HUNGER
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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