Housing and Environmental Design

Course title

9M449000

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

To be able to explain relationship between ecological environment and the specific form of architecture.
To be able to explain proper way to create man-made-habitat
To be able to explain how to apply the features of vernacular ways to modern globalized world.
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))