Department of Environmental Design
In the Department of Environmental Design, students study a wide range of subjects relating to human living environments; indoors, towns and cities, regions and natural environments. The curriculum is designed to create designers with good combination of techniques, knowledge and methods of expressions.
To manage good techniques and knowledge, through the varied subjects students can study from the history and ideas of architecture and town plannings. To obtain the methods of expressions, students can learn through the practical and experiential subjects in which they should choose their own theme and use their physical means to find its answer by themselves.
Environmental Design Studio being held at the studios and laboratories are aimed to learn the process of design. In the practices the same empathis are put on arichitectural design, urban design, and landscape design. From the second year, students are given their own drawing tables.
The characteristic point of the department is not only the subjects held in the campus but also the subjects held off campus are considered equally important.
The result of the curriculum of the department is rewarded with good archievements in many students' competitions held inside and outside of Japan.
At the final stage of the study, students are required to write graduation theses and to make graduation projects.
COURSE CALENDAR 2002
General Comments on Environmental Design
SUGIMOTO Masami, DOHI Hiroshi, KODAMA Yuichiro,
SAIKI Takahito
1st yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Com.
This is an introduction course that highlights the features and interesting points of environmental design.
History and Mankind on Environmental Design
KIMURA Hiroaki, MIKAMI Haruhisa, HANADA Yoshiaki,
YAMANOUCHI Makoto
1st yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Com.
This course studies humankind's role in environmental design seen from historical and social points of view.
Primary Concepts for Environmental Design
KUSHIDA Hiroshi, KAWAKITA Takeo
1st yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Com.
In the first half, "Structural Statistics" will be studied to foster understanding of basic structural mechanics and statically determinate structures required by environmental designers. The second half, "Spatial Structure and the Design Method," aims to provide basic knowledge of spatial elements and organization of the environment. Several ideas regarding the relation among space, form and design are demonstrated with examples.
History of Japanese Architecture
YAMANOUCHI Makoto
1st yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
How have the forms and designs of Japanese architecture been changing? How were changes in form and design influenced by thought, culture, and social organization? Making the answers to these questions forms the basis of this course.
History of Europian Architecture
NISHIDA Masatsugu
2nd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
The objective of this lecture is to provide basic knowledge which will enable the students to appreciate European historical architecture. Using slides, the history of European architecture will be traced from ancient Greece to the 19th Century through focusing on style, architectural thought, principles and the particularities of each style, and representative architectural works. Stylistic evolution will also be discussed. What do we think, intend and create when we say "architecture"? The aim of this class is not only to acquire a source of inspiration for architectural creation but also to comprehend European culture through architecture. After the Meiji Era, European architecture became our own architectural ancestor. Consciousness of this fact will make our study of the history of European architecture much more vivid, as it is our own history.
History of Modern Architecture
KIMURA Hiroaki
2nd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Aspects of architecture and architects at the turn of the century and applied design are considered in studying the modern development process engendered by the Industrial Revolution. Contents in this lecture are influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, Bauhaus and modernism, etc..
House-Village-Town
SAIKI Takahito
3rd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Theories of space, from the cultural and social viewpoints as well as morphological standpoints, are used to study principles of architecture from single houses, hamlets and villages to towns and cities. Examples from field work in Japan and abroad are used for a comparative approach.
Development of Urban and Regional Environment
DOHI Hiroshi, DOI Kohei
3rd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Urban and regional design is the most complicated and advanced field in design. This course covers 1) the structure of regional space; 2) the purpose, necessity, basic concept and practical methods of urban design; and 3) prominent examples of urban design.
Landscape Planning
KAMIHOGI Akiharu
3rd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
The natural and social characteristics of a local area create its living environment. This environment should be ecologically stable, offer better landscape and amenities, and support our mental health. Green open space plays an important role in creating such environments. This class offers techniques for planning green open space in an urban area. Historical, theoretical, and practical viewpoints will be discussed.
Building Environment Control Engineering
YOSHIDA Harunori
3rd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Modern cities contain a variety of buildings: high-rise buildings, museums, underground facilities, etc. Their functions, comfort, and safety are achieved mainly through "Building Systems" which is a so-called hardware system. In this course, the fundamental technologies of Building Systems are explained through real projects putting importance on optimal design via harmonizing buildings and cities with the hardware systems.
Architectural Structure Planning
OKIMOTO Hiroshi
2nd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Basic and general knowledge of architectural structures is provided to enable students to work as environmental designers in the future. Contents of this course are positioning of architectural structural planning, structural design drawings, specifications, and legal regulations.
Image of Environment
SUZUKI Takeshi
2nd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
A child's drawings of city maps or buildings look strange. Yet, even those which adults draw would be different from a so-called plan map or one drawn by surveyors. Distorted and deformed handwritten maps reflect environments recognized and imagined by people. Environmental design means not only designing a physical construction but also designing materials reflecting "an image of the environment" recognized by individuals and by the general public. Using materials that are as visual as possible, this course addresses the boundary between recognition theory and environmental design.
Construction System and Management
FURUSAKA Shuzo, TOHIGUCHI Mamoru
3rd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Construction projects are undertaken by a multitude of firms. In order to complete a construction project efficiently, the project organization must consider the project's various features and soundly manage it. This course examines the construction team, its roles and responsibilities, the procurement system, and the management system.
Socio-economic Structure of Designers' Working Environment
MINOHARA Kei, SAIKI Takahito
3rd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Design ideals are meant to permeate the diversified, stratified, complex fields which form, maintain, and renew the human living environment. In order to improve that living environment, better understanding of the unique natures of particular fields is indispensable. This course aims to foster basic understanding of the socio-economic framework and the political, administrative setting in which designers act.
Theory of Interior Design
AKAMATSU Takehiro
3rd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
This course covers basic study of design thinking, processes, and ways of expression necessary for interior design planning. Practical study is also included.
Design of House and Housing
MIKAMI Haruhisa
2nd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Some important and contemporary themes regarding residences, houses and housing are addressed in this course.
Theory of Architectural Design
HANADA Yoshiaki
2nd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Buildings can't be designed simply by making a sketch based on an aesthetic notion. Buildings designed without a precise logical basis are uninteresting and uninspiring. The great designs have always followed a logical pattern. This course looks at the keys to logical design.
Urban Design
KAWAKITA Takeo
3rd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
This course consists of three parts: 1) concepts relating to perceptions of urban environments, 2) several methods of urban design, and 3) analysis of the structures and formative influences on several cities. Students are expected to explore a certain area in a city and report on it in class.
Landscape Design
SUGIMOTO Masami
2nd yr. 1st sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concerns of landscape design. Lectures will define the importance of open spaces for a sustained living environment and will discuss methods for landscape design and landscape analysis. Ecological landscape design concepts will also be covered.
Bioclimatic Design
KODAMA Yuichiro
2nd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
Basic concepts in building science, especially air, heat and light, are first studied. Then, design methodologies based on building science are lectured with emphasis laid on environmentally-conscious and energy-conscious designs.
Design of Architectural Structure
KUSHIDA Hiroshi
3rd yr. 2nd sem. Lec. 2-u. Sel.
This session gives knowledge concerning the parts and characteristics of structural types (beams and pillars, etc.), through the study of a stress design method for steel and reinforced concrete. Students also learn that building design is realized by cooperation with engineering.
Introduction to Environmental Design (seminar)
All faculty
1st yr. 1st sem. Sem. 2-u. Sel.
In this introductory course, students are divided into small groups and make field surveys under the guidance of teaching staff. They visit historical and modern architectural works, urban and rural areas, gardens, parks and so on. A written report is a course requirement.
Seminar & Field Survey on Architectural Design A
Seminar & Field Survey on Architectural Design B
Seminar & Field Survey on Architectural Design C
KUSHIDA Hiroshi, KODAMA Yuichiro, MIKAMI Haruhisa, HANADA Yoshiaki, YAMANOUCHI Makoto
4th yr. 1st sem. Sem. 1-u. Sel.
Students will enroll in a seminar (or field survey) under the auspices of faculty members in the field of architectural design. Registration is restricted to students allowed to commence graduation research.
Seminar & Field Survey on Town and Community Design A
Seminar & Field Survey on Town and Community Design B
DOHI Hiroshi, SAIKI Takahito, KAWAKITA Takeo
4th yr. 1st sem. Sem. 1-u. Sel.
Students will enroll in a seminar (or field survey) under the auspices of faculty members in the field of Town and Community design. Registration is restricted to students allowed to commence graduation research.
Seminar & Field Survey on Landscape Design
SUGIMOTO Masami
4th yr. 1st sem. Sem. 1-u. Sel.
Students will enroll in a seminar (or field survey) under the auspices of faculty members in the field of architectural design. Registration is restricted to students allowed to commence graduation research.
Environmental Design Studio I
All faculty
2nd yr. 1st sem. Prac. 5-u. Com.
This studio consists of 2 design projects.
1. Fundamental design processes and techniques are taught through designing a small building.
2. Students create a free design for a public open space, such as a park or plaza.
Environmental Design Studio II
All faculty
2nd yr. 2nd sem. Prac. 5-u. Com.
Students work on designing a house and a town. They study designing a small building in detail and then study designing the public space of some small town.
Environmental Design Studio III
All faculty
3rd yr. 1st sem. Prac. 5-u. Com.
Students work designing a primary school and communal housing.
Environmental Design Studio IV
All faculty
3rd yr. 2nd sem. Prac. 5-u. Com.
Students work on designing a master plan for given districts. They then study various designs through given themes.
Computer Aided Architectural Design
KAWAKITA Takeo, AKIYAMA Ken
2nd yr. 2nd sem. Prac. 2-u. Sel.
The basic knowledge of CAAD and how to use the software is acquired through weekly exercises combined with lectures. In this course, the computer is considered a tool for organizing three-dimensional space rather than a tool for efficient drawing.
Measurement and Field Survey on Environment (seminar)
SAKAGUCHI Akihiro
3rd yr. 1st sem. Sem. Prac. 2-u. Sel.
The aim of this course is to give students an elementary knowledge of heat, air, light and sound through measurement or actual sensation of their physical quantities. Field trips will increase students' knowledge of architectural facilities.
Practice of Architectural Structure
KUSHIDA Hiroshi
3rd yr. 1st sem. Prac. 2-u. Sel.
This session gives knowledge on how to idealize and simplify a building frame, in order to foster a dynamic method of structure. By drawing a simple structural plan, students also learn the relationship between design structure and building facilities.
Interdepartmental Project
All faculty
1st yr. 1st sem. 2nd sem. Prac. 2-u. Sel.
Students work on joint projects under assigned themes with students of other departments.
Environmental Design: Special Lecture A
Not offered in 2002.
Environmental Design: Special Lecture B
SUGIMOTO Masami
1st ~ 4th yr. 1-yr. Lec. 1-u. Sel.
Lectures by well-known researchers, architects, designers, etc..
Environmental Design: Special Lecture C
Not offered in 2002.
Environmental Design: Special Lecture D
Not offered in 2002.
Graduation Research
All faculty, KOYAMA Akira, SUZUKI Akira ,
FUJIYAMA Tetsuro
4th yr. 1-yr. Prac. 6-u. Com.
Every student works on both a thesis and a graduation research. Students can deal either with the same theme or with separate theme. They are allowed to work in cooperation with their peers.
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