Construction production systems—in other words, the craftsmanship of architecture—rely on on-site coordination and the human
resources of skilled workers who make it possible. However, understanding this process through desk study alone is difficult.
The objective of this course is to learn the reality of construction production systems primarily through fieldwork and Project-Based
Learning (PBL), and to enable students to logically explain their actual conditions and the underlying systems.
Architectural production systems are similar to the prototyping systems found in industries such as manufacturing. The world-renowned
production systems of Japanese automobiles and electronics have evolved by eliminating individual reliance on "craftsmanship"
or person-specific skills. Toyota’s "Kanban" system is a prime example and has become a globally recognized term. However,
the prototyping process involves many uncertainties and constant trial and error. Typically, only one or a few units are produced.
In these manufacturing processes, there are no manuals or detailed blueprints; instead, work is usually guided only by numerical
tolerances and hand-drawn sketches known as "ponchi-e."
This seemingly primitive approach is, in fact, the most sophisticated and challenging production system. Architectural production systems share many elements with this process. While difficult to grasp, this course aims to help students understand the unique characteristics of architectural technology through the reading and discussion of essential literature, site visits, and lectures by industry practitioners.
This seemingly primitive approach is, in fact, the most sophisticated and challenging production system. Architectural production systems share many elements with this process. While difficult to grasp, this course aims to help students understand the unique characteristics of architectural technology through the reading and discussion of essential literature, site visits, and lectures by industry practitioners.
- Be able to explain the characteristics of architectural production.
- Be able to explain the latest production technologies on-site.
- Be able to understand and provide an overview of keywords such as new technologies and systems.
- Be able to explain the relationship between design and construction based on actual conditions.
| Total. | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | |
| 2. | 25% | |
| 3. | 25% | |
| 4. | 25% | |
| Total. | 100% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Course Guidance and Introduction | 180minutes | |
| 2． | Lecture and exercises for understanding fundamental on-site equipment and facilities. | 180minutes | |
| 3． | Understanding the Japanese-style "on-site integration" production system. | 180minutes | |
| 4． | Understanding the Japanese-style "on-site integration" production system. | 180minutes | |
| 5． | Understanding the Japanese-style "on-site integration" production system. | 180minutes | |
| 6． | Understanding the Japanese-style "on-site integration" production system. | 180minutes | |
| 7． | The roles and production systems of general contractors in Japan. | 180minutes | |
| 8． | The roles and production systems of general contractors in Japan. | 180minutes | |
| 9． | The roles and production systems of general contractors in Japan. | 180minutes | |
| 10． | Lecture and exercises for understanding the reasons for the existence of exclusive subcontractors (known as "Meiginin"). | 180minutes | |
| 11． | Environmental technologies on-site. | ||
| 12． | Lecture and exercises for examining "Zero Emissions" on construction sites. | ||
| 13． | Lecture and exercises for learning the variations and roles of different construction trades. | 180minutes | |
| 14． | Lecture and exercises for understanding the functions and significance of shop drawings and fabrication drawings. | 180minutes | |
| Total. | - | 2160minutes |
Grades will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the report's quality, as well as the student's attitude and participation
during site visits and discussions.
Taiichi Ohno, Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production, Diamond, Inc., 1978.
Other materials will be provided during the course.
Other materials will be provided during the course.
Students should reflect on how their own research themes relate to architectural production and list any questions or uncertainties
they may have.
This course is intended to be taken in conjunction with "Advanced Construction Production 1." Due to the constraints of site visits, student enrollment may be limited if there are too many applicants.
This course is intended to be taken in conjunction with "Advanced Construction Production 1." Due to the constraints of site visits, student enrollment may be limited if there are too many applicants.
- Office hours are generally held during the lunch break following each class. For other times, please contact me in advance to schedule an appointment.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | During the site visits, students will visit actual construction sites and receive lectures from practitioners regarding management operations and current issues in construction production. |
- 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
- 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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