History of Architecture /Exercise 1

Each student will choose a research topic related to architectural or urban history to work on for their thesis. The research work should be developed weekly through discussions, literature reviews, and fieldwork.

1. Deepen the knowledge of architectural history.
2. Analyze and understand historic buildings, cities, and villages.
3. Build logical and critical thinking skills.

Japanese(English accepted)

Lab meetings will be held each week. Students are required to make presentations and show progress of their work. The final output should be combined in the form of a thesis or an architectural project.

- Schedule planning, meeting submission deadlines
- Data analysis
- Creating relevant concept diagrams and drawings
- Presentation and writing skills

Reference materials will be given in class.

Basic knowledge of architectural history and architectural drawing skills.

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Regionally-oriented graduation thesis, master's thesis and doctoral dissertation

• Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
• Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
• Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
• Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills

About half of the classes are interactive

• 1.NO POVERTY
• 5.GENDER EQUALITY
• 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
• 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
• 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION