2022 Faculty Courses School of Environment and Society Department of Architecture and Building Engineering Graduate major in Architecture and Building Engineering
Theories in Architectural Planning I
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Architecture and Building Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Haruyuki Fujii
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - To be announced
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- ARC.P401
- Number of credits
- 200
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The goal of this course is to understand the significance of architectural planning deeply and to learn the advanced theories and methodologies in architectural planning.
Course description and aims
The theoretical foundations of architectural planning and design will be mastered if the students positively take part in the course.
Design mind will be cultivated.
Keywords
Design, Planning, Constructive Methodology, Creativity, Design Mind
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Discussion on given subjects.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
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| Class 1 | Science of Design |
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| Class 2 | The roles and methodologies of Design Science in Architectural Design Research |
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| Class 3 | The roles and methodologies of Design Science in Architectural Design |
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| Class 4 | Spatial Reasoning in Design - Basic |
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| Class 5 | Spatial Reasoning in Design - Advanced |
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| Class 6 | Mathematical Thinking in Design - Basic |
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| Class 7 | Mathematical Thinking in Design - Advanced |
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| Class 8 | Logical Thinking in Design - Basic |
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| Class 9 | Logical Thinking in Design - Advanced |
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| Class 10 | Foundations of Design Science |
Practice of Design Sceince |
| Class 11 | Design Science - Case Studies |
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| Class 12 | Theories and Practice in Design Science - Problem Definition |
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| Class 13 | Theories and Practice in Design Science - Generation of Solution Candidates |
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| Class 14 | Theories and Practice in Design Science - Verification of Solution Candidates |
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| Class 15 | Researches in Design Science |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
TBA
Reference books, course materials, etc.
TBA
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assignments: 50%, Class Contribution: 50%.
Related courses
- ARC.A201 ： Architectural Design and Drawing I
- ARC.A202 ： Architectural Design and Drawing II
- ARC.A301 ： Architectural Design and Drawing III
- ARC.A304 ： Architectural Design and Drawing IV
- ARC.P201 ： Introduction to Architectural Planning
- ARC.P203 ： Exercise in Architectural Planning
- ARC.P402 ： Advanced Exercise in Architectural Planning
- ARC.P202 ： Architectural Planning I
- ARC.P301 ： Architectural Planning II
- ESD.C401 ： Design Theories
Prerequisites
To experience design processes and products in a everyday life.
To be interested in designing.
Other
1Q：Fri 5-8 を予定