Course title
9M4320001
Environmental Design

 SUZUKI Shunji
Course content
Design methods in urban design, landscaping and urban planning are discussed. Three study tours to the sites where the instructor participated in planning or design, or to recent project sites will be done, and students are asked to submit reports for each tour and summary. This course is provided in the third quarter, and each class will be 200 minutes. Participation of the students in architecture, civil engineering and urban environmental studies are expected.
Purpose of class
Students will learn and acquire skills of reviewing the current urban development and environment, through study tours and discussion.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will learn and can explaing the practical methods and conditions of urban environment and design projects.
  2. Students understand and can explain the trend of current urban design and develop the ability to plan desirable urban places.
  3. Students understand and explain the meaning and effects of comprehensive design approach over civil engineering, architecture and urban planning,
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Report 1 Report 2 Report 3 quizes Total.
1. 8% 8% 8% 8% 32%
2. 9% 9% 9% 9% 36%
3. 8% 8% 8% 8% 32%
4. 0%
Total. 25% 25% 25% 25% -
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction and guidance Read the reference 100minutes
2． Historic preservation and vitalization of commercial district, Kagurazaka 1 Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
3． Historic preservation and vitalization of commercial district, Kagurazaka 2 : Study tour Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
4． Historic preservation and vitalization of commercial district, Kagurazaka 3 : Study tour Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
5． Historic preservation and vitalization of commercial district, Kagurazaka 4 :Summary Write a report 300minutes
6． Preservation and vitalization of waterfront site, Yokohama 1 Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
7． Preservation and vitalization of waterfront site, Yokohama 2 Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
8． Preservation and vitalization of waterfront site, Yokohama 3 Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
9． Preservation and vitalization of waterfront site, Yokohama 4 Write a report 300minutes
10． Large scale redevelopment in the central Tokyo 1 Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
11． Large scale redevelopment in the central Tokyo 2 Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
12． Large scale redevelopment in the central Tokyo 3 Study the reference for the tour 200minutes
13． Large scale redevelopment in the central Tokyo 4 Write a report 300minutes
14． Summary of the class and discussion Write a summary report 300minutes
Total. - - 3100minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Report1, 2, 3 each 25%, Class participation and quizes 25%
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
No text book is assigned.
Study materials will be shown or provided in the cla..
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Regular office hour : Fridays 12:30-13:10, by appointment is preferred. Other time will be available by appointment.
  • Questions by email is available anytime. sshunji@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving 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 The instructor has long years of professional experience in the field of urban environment and landscape design.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Last modified : Sun Mar 09 04:08:01 JST 2025