| Program / Major | mDP | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Architecture | 2. | 2．建築が社会生活や自然環境に及ぼす影響や効果を理解し、専門家としての倫理を遵守・実践することができる |
| Department of Architecture | 4. | 4．建築設計や建築技術に関する体系的な専門知識を身につけ、それらを応用することができる |
”Light”(visual perception) and ”Sound”(auditory perception) are most important factor of architectural and urban environment
for human. The aim of this course is to learn physical behavior of these environmental factors, how human will sense the physical
stimuli in rooms and how they are of use in the design of architecture.
We have two methods to keep our architectural environment comfortable. One is what is called ”active method”, and the other
”passive method”. This course mainly deals with the latter, namely the basic concepts and principles for architectural control
of ”light” and ”sound” in rooms. Technical terms and methods to measuring and evaluating them will be expected to learn.
- Understanding the meaning and phenomenon of physical environmental factor.
- Understanding the mechanism of forming the environment.
- Understanding the relationship between physical environmental phenomenon and our sense to these factors.
| exam 1 | exam 2 | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20% | 20% | 40% |
| 2. | 20% | 20% | 40% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sound environment 1: Physical property, dB unit, Frequency, Sound pressure. |
Have an active consciousness to light and sound environments in day-to-day life. | 120minutes |
| 2. | Sound environment 2: Auditory perception, Weber-Fechner’s law, Binaural effect. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 3. | Sound environment 3: Sound absorption and insulation, Acoustical characteristics of building material. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 4. | Sound environment 4: Sound field in enclosure, Sound reflection and reverberation, Reverberation time, Average absorption coefficient. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 5. | Sound environment 5: Noise and vibration control, Noise rating, A-weighted sound pressure level, Air-borne sound and structure-borne sound. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 6. | Sound environment 6: Room acoustic design, Design target for purpose of use, Room shape and interior design. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| Review | 120minutes | ||
| 7. | Practice ,examination and comment 1: Sound environment. | Review | 480minutes |
| 8. | Light environment 1: Spectrum of light. Mechanism of eyes. Glare. |
Have an active consciousness to light and sound environments in day-to-day life. | 120minutes |
| 9. | Light environment 2: Unit of light. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 10. | Light environment 3: Day light. Ratio of day light. Lightning of rooms. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 11. | Light environment 4： Artificial light. Thermal color. Color rendering properties. Method of lighting. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 12. | Light environment 5: Calculation of lighting. Planning of lighting. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| 13. | Light environment 6: Method of expression of colors. Light source and object color. Color system. |
Preparation by handouts and textbook. | 120minutes |
| Review | 120minutes | ||
| 14. | Practice ,examination and comment 2: Light environment. | Review | 480minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2640minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
・Text book :T.Kurabuchi「初学者の建築講座 建築環境工学(in Japanese)」 ICHIGAYA Publishing Co., Ltd
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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