Theory of Architectural Design, Adv.

Numbering Code G-ENG04 5B013 LJ74 Year/Term 2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits 2 Course Type Lecture
Target Year Target Student
Language Japanese Day/Period Tue.2
Instructor name HIRATA AKIHISA (Graduate School of Engineering Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course We will discuss the various possibilities of modern architecture with reference to related discourses and examples. In particular, we will discuss the implications of the transition from mechanistic architecture in the 20th century to life-theoretic architecture in the 21st century.
Course Goals Understand the possibilities of theory linked to the reality of architectural design, and acquire the ability to think architecturally in a new era.
Schedule and Contents Biological architecture (3 times)
Discuss the possibility of supple and inclusive architectural principles as an alternative to mechanistic architectural principles.

Architectural geometry (twice)
Discusses the modern significance of geometry and its practical potential in architectural design.

Architectural nature (twice)
Discuss the possibilities and techniques of rethinking architecture as a fusion rather than a conflict with nature.

Meaning of architecture (twice)
Discuss how we can recapture the problem of meaning in modern architecture.

Modern wisdom and architecture (5 times)
We will discuss the possibility of new architectural thinking with reference to modern wisdom that re-questions the state of modern architecture.

Learning achievement evaluation (1 time)
Evaluate learning achievement.
Evaluation Methods and Policy Comprehensive evaluation through attendance, presentations, reports, participation in discussions, submissions, etc.
Course Requirements None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) instruct as appropriate
Textbooks Textbooks/References Distribute necessary materials according to the theme.
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