2026Year

Second Semester

Planning Theory of Building Type

Lecture

Planning Theory of Building Type

Z0200011 Planning Theory of Building Type

CHIANG Wenjing

2.0Credits

Mon.2Period

Shinjuku Campus

A-0615教室

A) A high degree of specialized expertise　100%
B) The skills to use science and technology　0%
C) The ability to conduct research independently, knowledge pertaining to society and occupations, and sense of ethics required of engineers and researchers　0%
D) Creative skills in specific areas of specialization　0%

This course examines the fundamental human and social conditions that form the foundation of architectural planning and explores planning methods derived from these conditions.From a social perspective, architecture is shaped by societal needs; the emergence and development of each type of facility are socially conditioned. Accordingly, the course does not focus solely on building typologies or on the organizations that operate them, but rather on the broader system that encompasses both.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the characteristics and needs of users, recognizing the social role of architecture, and developing knowledge essential for design practice. Topics include dimensional planning, spatial scale and form, and methodological approaches to architectural planning and design.

No specific requirements.

Discussion Debate／Group Work／Presentation

1. Course Orientation / Understanding Humans as Users of Architecture
2. History of Architectural Planning
3. Housing I
4. Housing II
5. Housing III
6. Housing and Institutional Facilities
7. History of Housing and Facilities for the Elderlies
8. History of Housing and Facilities for People with Disabilities
9. History of Housing and Facilities for Children
10. History of Hospital Architecture
11. Architectural Planning of Hospitals
12. History of School Architecture
13. Architectural Planning of Schools
14. Course Summary and Review of Final Report Assignments

Final grades will be determined comprehensively based on the following components:
・Final Report: 50%
・In-class Presentation: 50%
Students must attend at least two-thirds of the classes to be eligible for grading.If absences exceed one-third of the total class sessions due to family ceremonies (such as weddings or funerals) or illness/injury lasting two weeks or more as defined by university regulations, students must provide official documentation and consult with the instructor separately.

Feedback will be provided through written comments on submitted reports as well as through question-and-answer discussions between the instructor and students during class presentations.

Supplementary materials will be distributed in class as appropriate.

Relevant books and scholarly articles will be introduced as needed during the course.

Before and after class; Monday, 11:50 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Room 2713, 27th Floor, Shinjuku Campus.
Additional consultations are available by email as needed.

・The schedule and order of topics are subject to change depending on the progress of the course.
・Students are required to review the architects introduced in class and examine other projects they have designed.
・Because the quantity and quality of facilities change significantly in response to social conditions, students are expected to stay informed—primarily through newspapers and other current media sources—and to carefully read the literature introduced in class.

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