ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN[2nd half of semester](GIGA/GI)

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ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN[2nd half of semester](GIGA/GI)

Lecturer(s)	HOSOYA, HIROMI
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2025 Spring (2nd Half)
Day/Period	Tue.5,6
Campus	SFC
Class Format	Online classes (mainly real-time format)
Registration Number	12773
Faculty/Graduate School	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level	1, 2, 3, 4
Field	ADVANCED SUBJECTS SERIES OF ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
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Prerequisites(Required)	特になし
Prerequisites(Recommended)	N/A
Related Classes	特になし
Recommended Knowledge	N/A
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Location	Other
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Equipment & Software	All students will require a computer and an Internet connection. PC/Mac with at least 16GB RAM. Basic software needs to be purchased by the enrolled students.
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Aspect	4:Expanse of Space;28:Design;38:Make
Course Description	Courses that deepen knowledge of information technology, life sciences and environmental sciences through the cross-curricular study of "Advanced Information Systems", "Advanced Design Studies", "Advanced Biosciences", "Environmental Design" and "Human Environment". Enhance expertise and application skills for research activities.
K-Number	FPE-CO-04102-222-23

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FPE	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Course Administrator	Department/Major	CO
Main Course Number	Level	0	Faculty-wide
	Major Classification	4	Advanced Subjects
	Minor Classification	10	Series of Environment and Information Studies
	Subject Type	2	Elective required subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	2	Lecture
	Class Format	2	Online classes (mainly real-time format)
	Language of Instruction	2	English
Academic Discipline		23	Architecture, building engineering, and related fields

Course Summary

This course explores how to balance contemporary ecological and social imperatives with the economic and aesthetic functions of cities, particularly in an unpredictable future. While there is no simple answer to this question, the course engages with various theories, technologies, and practices in urbanism and architecture to critically examine it. By reflecting on the historical development of architecture, infrastructure, and urban design, the course provides a contextual framework for analyzing the city as a complex system.

Throughout the course, various practitioners and theorists from different design fields will be invited to discuss projects and case studies from Japan and around the world. Key topics include spatial design, urban design, design utilizing digital technology, sustainable design, landscape design, and craftsmanship. Students are encouraged to develop a critical perspective on the presented concepts, form their own opinions, and articulate their thoughts.
Below is a list of past guest speakers.

2023 Spring Semeter / List of Guest Speakers
- Digital Fabrication by Architect & Prof. Fabio Gramazio, ETH Zurich
- Digital Design in Architecture by Prof. Jeffrey Huang, ETH Lausanne
- Structure as Space by Swiss Engineer, Jürg Conzett
- Digital Tools for Analogue City by CEO of Cividi, Juis Gisler
- Narratives & Experiences by Landscape Architect, Robin Winoground
- Urban Design by Office of Fumihiko Maki, Michel van Ackere

2024 Spring Semeter / List of Guest Speakers
- Deep Urbanism by Hosoya Schaefer Architects, Markus Schaefer, Founding Partner
- Construction of Living Environment by Associate Prof. Noriko Matsuda at Kyoto Prefectural University
- Digital Design in Architecture by Prof. Yasushi Ikeda & PhD candidate, Keio University
- Network Economy by CEO of Asahiseihan, Mariko Tsukiyama
- Sustainability through Craftsmanship by Japanese Artist & Artizan, Shuji Nakagawa
- Sustainability through Craftsmanship by First Class Certified Tatami Craftsman, Mitsuru Yokoyama

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

This course will be conducted in English, with Japanese used as needed. No prior knowledge of architecture or urban design is required. The course is open to all students at Keio SFC who are interested in studying architecture and environmental design. At the same time, it provides a comprehensive framework that will also benefit undergraduate and graduate students who have already begun studying architecture.

The course will explore key perspectives necessary to understand "architectural design" in planning and the broader concept of "environmental design." It will examine how the built environment should be designed, how it is actually designed, and will illustrate these concepts through real-world project examples. The course covers fundamental knowledge essential for all stakeholders involved in design, including those who design architecture and landscapes, those who benefit from design, and those who commission design projects. By the end of the course, students will gain a deeper understanding of how design shapes the environment around us and the implications of this process.