Course title
R04301002
Theory of Urban Housing

 MATSUSHITA Kiwa
Course description
The study on urban housing is not only an interdisciplinary but also a comprehensive subject and relates to a number of special fields.
In this course, modern and contemporary ideas and images of housing are introduced with many domestic and foreign examples.
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is that the students extend their knowledge about housing which is the most basic component of the built environment.
Goals and objectives
  1. The goals of of this course are to
    Acquire and extend the knowledge about urban and suburban housing including independent private houses and collective housing.
  2. Extend the knowledge about the relationship of urban housing and the social background.
  3. Extend the knowledge necessary for professional architect and/or urban designer in order to solve various problems regarding urban dwelling.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Test Essay Total.
1. 25% 5% 30%
2. 25% 5% 30%
3. 30% 10% 40%
Total. 80% 20% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction: the overall view of the course Refer the syllabus 50minutes
2. Prototype of Housing Refer the documents introduce in the introduction 200minutes
3. Dwelling in Metropolis in Europe: CIAM Refer the documents introduce in the introduction 200minutes
4. Garden City, Radiant City, Public Spaces Refer the documents introduce in the introduction 200minutes
5. Team X Refer the documents introduce in the course 200minutes
6. Housing Production, Unit, Pre-fabrication Refer the documents introduce in the course 200minutes
7. Suburban Houses Refer the documents introduce in the course. 200minutes
8. Public Housing in Japan Refer the documents introduce in the course 200minutes
9. Metabolism 1 Refer the documents introduce in the course 200minutes
10. Metabolism2: Group Form Refer the documents introduce in the course. 200minutes
11. In-between Public and Private Refer the documents introduce in the course 200minutes
12. Various Family Types Refer the documents introduce in the course 200minutes
13. Problems of Contemporary Urban Living Refer the documents introduce in the course 200minutes
14. Sustainability Review the overall course 200minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation will be done with two quizes (60%) and a group presentation (40%)
The pass grade is 60 points.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Should be introduced in the course
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • by appointment through e-mail
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 The professor who has architectural practices on urban houses gives lectures.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Last modified : Tue Feb 18 04:10:52 JST 2025