Building Materials and Operations

Acquire fundamental knowledge and presentation skills regarding building materials and construction techniques, enabling you to understand standard specifications and propose special specifications.

Building materials and their construction methods are standardized not only by laws such as the Building Standards Act, but also by standard specifications—one component of design documents—and related technical standards. Furthermore, these technologies are constantly evolving and advancing. To realize buildings that meet the required quality and performance, it is essential to acquire knowledge of the latest materials and construction techniques. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge to propose special specifications as designers or builders, and to oversee them, by first mastering fundamental concepts regarding building materials and construction management methods. This is achieved by interpreting the latest specifications and technical guidelines, understanding their background and rationale, and engaging in discussion. Furthermore, students will gain an understanding of post-construction maintenance and management.
This class serves as an essential internship-related subject for designers' construction supervision, as it teaches fundamental and applied aspects of building construction supervision and management through practical examples.

1. As engineers engaged in architectural design and construction production, students will acquire fundamental knowledge and methodologies concerning building materials and construction techniques. They will recognize the interrelationships with architectural design, structural design, and mechanical/electrical design, and master the essential principles that designers and builders can apply in construction supervision and management.
2. Understand the basic types, uses, and characteristics of recent building materials, including structural materials, finishing materials, and functional materials, while also gaining knowledge of new materials and innovative substances. Furthermore, acquire expertise in the evolution of construction techniques for advancing building projects, the latest technologies and approaches, survey and diagnostic methods, and repair and reinforcement techniques.
3. As a master's student, the goals include developing critical awareness, learning to synthesize reports, and acquiring discussion and presentation skills.

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Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on the content of one report, one or two presentations, and participation in discussions.
Completing the assigned presentation and submitting the report assignment constitutes the minimum level (60 points) for evaluation.

via handouts, etc.

It is desirable to have taken courses related to building materials, construction, and building production.
Additionally, review the content covered in these subjects beforehand.

• Questions during and after class
• e-mail

Non-regionally-oriented course

• Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
• Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills

About half of the classes are interactive

• 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
• 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
• 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION