| 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 |
Students will learn the principles and structure of building-related laws, including the Building Standards Act, the City
Planning Act, and the Architect Act. They will understand why these laws were created and must be followed, enabling them
to plan, design, and construct buildings in compliance with legal provisions. Furthermore, they will comprehend the ethics
expected of engineers and act accordingly. Simultaneously, acquiring foundational knowledge of building-related laws will
help prepare students for the Architect Examination (Legal Regulations) section.
Architecture must be planned, designed, and constructed to ensure no issues arise for users in terms of safety, disaster prevention,
or sanitation. It is also required to avoid, as much as possible, any adverse effects on the living environment of the surrounding
neighborhood. Therefore, engineers involved in architecture have a responsibility to comply with various laws and regulations,
including the Building Standards Act, the City Planning Act, and the Architect Act, to create better buildings. This lecture
focuses on the Building Standards Act to understand and learn the principles, structure, and provisions of building-related
laws and regulations. Concurrently, by understanding the ethics required of engineers, the goal is to enable students to appropriately
plan, design, and construct as future architectural engineers.
- Understand the principles, structure, and specific provisions of building-related laws, including the Building Standards Act.
- Understand the ethics required of an engineer and act accordingly.
- Learn the fundamentals of building-related laws and gain preparation for the Architect Examination (Legal Regulations)
| Midterm Exam | Final Exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30% | 25% | 55% |
| 2. | 10% | 10% | |
| 3. | 20% | 15% | 35% |
| Total. | 50% | 50% | - |
Grades will be evaluated based on midterm and final exams. Each exam is scored out of 50 points, for a total of 100 points.
A score of 60 points or higher is required to pass.
Students who understand the fundamental aspects of building-related regulations based on the course content and can solve problems should be able to achieve a score of 60 points or higher.
Students who understand the fundamental aspects of building-related regulations based on the course content and can solve problems should be able to achieve a score of 60 points or higher.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance ・Significance and Role of Building Regulations ・Why Study Building Regulations ・Explanation of Course Content, etc. |
Read the syllabus beforehand. | 70minutes |
| 2. | Overview of Building Regulations ・Origins and History of Building Regulations ・Characteristics of the Building Standards Act ・Regulatory Framework ・Legal Terminology |
Read textbook Chapter 1, Sections 1 through 4. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 3. | Structure and Terminology of the Building Standards Act ・Structure of the Building Standards Act ・Basic Terminology of the Building Standards Act ・Area Calculation, Height of Each Part |
Read Chapter 1, Section 4, paragraphs 2–4. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 4. | Building Standards Act - Individual Provisions (Part 1) ・Provisions Concerning General Structure and Building Equipment (Indoor Environment, Sanitation, Daily Safety) |
Read textbook Chapter 2, Section 1. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 5. | Building Standards Act - Individual Provisions (Part 2) ・Provisions Concerning Structural Strength |
Read textbook Chapter 2, Section 2. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 6. | Building Standards Act - Individual Provisions (Part 3) ・Provisions Concerning Fire Prevention |
Read textbook Chapter 2, Section 3, Items 1–3. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 7. | Building Standards Act - Individual Provisions (Part 4) ・Provisions Concerning Evacuation and Fire Spread Prevention |
Read textbook Chapter 2, Section 3, Items 4-6. | |
| 8. | Building Standards Act - Group Regulations (Part 1) ・The Role of the City Planning Act and Building Standards Act Group Regulations ・Land Use, Zoning Districts, Fire Prevention and Semi-Fire Prevention Districts, etc. |
Read textbook Chapter 3, Section 1-2. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 9. | Midterm Exam Administration and Explanation | Prepare for the midterm exam | 360minutes |
| 10. | Building Standards Act - Group Regulations (Part 2) ・Roads and Sites ・Density Regulations (Building Coverage Ratio, Floor Area Ratio) |
Read textbook Chapter 3, Section 3-4. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 11. | Building Standards Act - Group Regulations (Part 3) ・Regulations Concerning Form (Height Regulations, etc.) ・Systems for Promoting Good Urban Development |
Read textbook Chapter 3, Section 5-6. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 12. | Regulations on Building Procedures, etc. ・Building procedures, Architectural Engineers Act, Professional Ethics |
Read textbook Chapter 4 and Section 1 of Chapter 5 beforehand. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 13. | Various Building-Related Laws and Regulations ・Barrier-Free Act, Act on Promotion of Seismic Retrofitting, Act on Energy Conservation in Buildings, etc. |
Read textbook Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter 5. | 120minutes |
| Review | 50minutes | ||
| 14. | Final Exam Administration and Explanation | Prepare for the final exams | 360minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2490minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
・五條渉ほか監修『建築法規概論 五訂版』実教出版（2026年）
・建築資料研究社／日建学院編『建築基準法関係法令集 2026年度版（令和8年版）』（オレンジ本・B5判）（ガイダンス等で指示します）
・建築資料研究社／日建学院編『建築基準法関係法令集 2026年度版（令和8年版）』（オレンジ本・B5判）（ガイダンス等で指示します）
・Read the syllabus in advance
・Purchase the textbook (the above “Introduction to Building Regulations”)
(The “Collection of Building Standards Act Related Laws and Regulations” will be specified during the orientation)
・Purchase the textbook (the above “Introduction to Building Regulations”)
(The “Collection of Building Standards Act Related Laws and Regulations” will be specified during the orientation)
- After Friday lectures in the first semester, in the classroom. Alternatively, approximately 30 minutes after lectures end, at the Faculty Support Center (Instructor Room Corner) on the 4th floor of the Main Building.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | A lecturer who has conducted planning and design for architecture and urban planning at private think tanks and research institutes while researching the history of the Building Standards Act will deliver lectures based on this practical experience. |
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- 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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