Through this course, students are expected to understand, through concrete examples, the social demands placed on planners,
engineers, and designers responsible for architectural environmental planning and design as well as urban environmental planning
and design. By the end of the course, students should be able to explain the professional roles and responsibilities associated
with these fields.
From the perspective of comprehensively pursuing safety, comfort, efficiency, and health in architectural and urban spaces,
this course discusses the ideal forms of environmental systems that buildings and cities should possess, considering both
software (institutional and operational aspects) and hardware (physical infrastructure and technologies).
The lectures are primarily based on the textbook, supplemented by discussions of recent trends and advanced case studies. The aim is to deepen students’ fundamental understanding of the key concepts that professionals engaged in architectural design should be familiar with.
In addition, students will answer the exercise questions provided in each chapter and section of the textbook. They will present their answers in class and share their ideas with other students. Through discussion and feedback, the class will explore the issues in greater depth.
The lectures are primarily based on the textbook, supplemented by discussions of recent trends and advanced case studies. The aim is to deepen students’ fundamental understanding of the key concepts that professionals engaged in architectural design should be familiar with.
In addition, students will answer the exercise questions provided in each chapter and section of the textbook. They will present their answers in class and share their ideas with other students. Through discussion and feedback, the class will explore the issues in greater depth.
- Students will be able to explain the challenges associated with creating environmentally symbiotic cities and circular societies in the future, from the perspectives of natural disasters such as earthquakes, rapid population aging and declining birthrates, and environmental issues including the urban heat island effect and global warming.
- Students will critically examine these issues through case studies and gain an understanding of the challenges involved in promoting future architectural and urban development, and will be able to explain them clearly.
- Through working on the textbook exercises and preparing their own solutions, students will deepen their understanding of approaches to addressing these challenges. They will also understand the social expectations placed on environmental system engineers, planners, and designers through concrete examples, and will be able to explain the professional competencies and roles required.
| Presentations | Reports | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 16% | 16% | 32% |
| 2. | 17% | 17% | 34% |
| 3. | 17% | 17% | 34% |
| 4. | -2% | -2% | |
| Total. | 50% | 48% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Guidance; overview of architectural and environmental systems and explanation of the textbook. | Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 2． | Chapter 1: Toward Safe and Secure Urban Environments Explanation of Section 1.1, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 3． | Chapter 1: Toward Safe and Secure Urban Environments Explanation of Section 1.2, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 4． | Chapter 1: Toward Safe and Secure Urban Environments Explanation of Section 1.3, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 5． | Chapter 2: Toward Healthy and Sound Urban Environments Explanation of Section 2.1, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 6． | Chapter 2: Toward Healthy and Sound Urban Environments Explanation of Section 2.2, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 7． | Chapter 2: Toward Healthy and Sound Urban Environments Explanation of Section 2.3, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 8． | Chapter 2: Toward Healthy and Sound Urban Environments Explanation of Section 2.4, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 9． | Chapter 3: Toward Efficient and Low-Carbon Urban Environments Explanation of Section 3.1, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 10． | Chapter 3: Toward Efficient and Low-Carbon Urban Environments Explanation of Section 3.2, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 11． | Chapter 3: Toward Efficient and Low-Carbon Urban Environments Explanation of Section 3.3, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 12． | Chapter 4: Toward Comfortable Urban Environments Explanation of Section 4.4, presentation of answers, discussion, and comments. |
Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 13． | Discussion to organize key issues and examine future challenges in creating environmentally sustainable cities; learning from practical perspectives (including special lectures). | Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 14． | Based on the outcomes of discussions on the exercise problems, confirmation of perspectives, viewpoints, and approaches necessary for promoting sustainable architecture and urban development in the future. | Students should prepare and review the relevant textbook sections and distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
Grades will be comprehensively evaluated based on the submission of assignments, including answers to exercise problems (50%),
and presentations in class (50%). Contributions to class discussions may also be considered.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Future Urban Development from the Perspective of Urban Environment
Editorial Committee for Urban Environmental Studies Education (Ed.)
Morikita Publishing Co., Ltd.
ISBN-13: 978-4627553415
Editorial Committee for Urban Environmental Studies Education (Ed.)
Morikita Publishing Co., Ltd.
ISBN-13: 978-4627553415
- Questions can be addressed during class or during office hours. Email inquiries are also welcome.
Office hours:
Thursday lunchtime (during the spring semester),
Wednesday lunchtime (during the fall semester),
and before or after class.
Please note that meetings may occasionally be scheduled during lunchtime; therefore, if possible, please contact the instructor in advance by email.
- 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 | Drawing on the instructor’s experience in environmental urban regeneration projects, research and development projects on
building service systems (including patent applications), business management in the construction industry, and participation
in national and local government committees and advisory councils, this course provides instruction on the fundamental approaches
required for promoting environmentally sustainable urban development and for creating safe and secure buildings and communities. In addition, special lectures will be organized with the cooperation of external organizations such as companies, local governments, and research institutes. Through the involvement of practitioners with professional experience in teaching and instruction, the course aims to provide practical, practice-oriented education. |
- 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
- 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
- 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
- 13.CLIMATE ACTION
- 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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