Theory of Universal Facility Design

Course title

S0438000

,S0438001

Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)

Program / Major	mDP	Goals
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

Purpose of class

To understand the various social issues surrounding architecture, and to learn knowledge and techniques related to universal design and sustainable design, which are essential for the future of architecture.

Course description

We will learn about the problems of the declining population, falling birthrates, and an aging society, which continue to grow serious in Japan, and how society should respond, as well as how to create and use the environment and architecture, from both software and hardware perspectives, using examples from Japan and abroad. In the first half of the course, the theme is ”Universal Design” from the occupant’s point of view, and in the second half, the theme is ”Sustainable Design” from the architectural point of view, with ”Universality ” and ” Longevity ” as keywords. By the end, students will make presentations on solutions to problems using what they learned through the course.

Goals and objectives

Be able to explain the social problems that architecture will face in the future from the aspects of demographics and the environment.
Understand the concept of architecture that can be used by anyone and how to apply it to design.
Understand the concept of architecture that can be used for a long time and how to apply it to design.

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Final Assignment	Reports	Total.
1.	30%	10%	40%
2.	20%	10%	30%
3.	20%	10%	30%
Total.	70%	30%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Assessments will be based on student presentations of assignment report.

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Global Issues and Future Projections for Japan	Read reference materials	190minutes
2.	Observation and Surveillance – Isolation and Loneliness in Modern Society	Read reference materials	190minutes
3.	Aging in Place	Read reference materials	190minutes
4.	Housing for the Elderly	Read reference materials	190minutes
5.	Concepts of Universal Design	Read reference materials	190minutes
6.	Universal Design of Public Facilities	Read reference materials	190minutes
7.	Universal Design of Public Transportations	Read reference materials	190minutes
8.	Mid Presentation of Assignment report	Read reference materials	190minutes
9.	Building Preservation and Sustainable Design	Read reference materials	190minutes
10.	Revitalization of Buildings	Read reference materials	190minutes
11.	Architecture for Diversity	Read reference materials	190minutes
12.	Universal and Sustainable Design Abroad	Read reference materials	190minutes
13.	Final Presentation of Assignment report	Read reference materials	190minutes
14.	The Future of Architecture	Read reference materials	190minutes
Total.	-	-	2660minutes