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Graduate Level / Fall Term 2011

Course:Disaster-Resilient Planning, Design & Reconstruction

Instructors:

Shun Kanda
Joel Lamere

MIT Architecture/Keio Visiting Professor
MIT Architecturewith Hiroto Kobayashi
Yoshihiro Hiraoka

Keio Architecture
Miyagi U. Architecture

Consultants: James Wescoat
Duncan Kincaid

MIT Architecture/Disaster-Resilient Planning
MIT DUSP Computer Resource Network

PREMISEIn the aftermath of the March 11, 2011 triple disaster suffered in Tohoku, Japan,
the MIT-Japan Program at the Center for International Studies has established a mechanism toexchange faculty and students between MIT and universities in Tohoku and Japan with thecollaborative goal of mobilizing the study and implementation of Disaster-Resilient Planning,
Design & Reconstruction initiatives.
In late spring 2011, the MIT Japan 3/11 Initiative Team commenced work in Minamisanriku, Miyagiken with its Mayor Jin Sato, community leaders, residents, NGO affiliates, faculty & students ofMiyagi and Keio Universities and consulting professionals to map out a plan of action for the nearand long-term paths to recovery. At the end of this summer, the team has completed (a) theUtatsu-Minamisanriku Transect/Rapid Visual Site Analysis and (b) Conceptual Design of a
Memorial Community Center.
The course this Fall Term is established within the auspices of Keio University and MIT Center forInternational Studies & Japan Program’s Inter-University Program taught in Tokyo/Sendai, Japan.

PROJECTSITE:
PROGRAM:DESIGNPARAMETERS:TEACHING
METHOD & FORMAT:OUTLINESCHEDULE:

Design/Build innovation & implementation of a prototype transitional Community
Center with/for the people of Minamisanriku
alternate locations at Minamisanriku Temporary Housing sites / 仮設住宅現場
Building, Furnishings & Landscape Design for transitional occupancy and use
including information, resource and multi-purpose center, facilities for relief
agency, daycare, kindergarten, eldercare, volunteer rest-stations, a publicbathhouse, vendor stalls, an outdoor terrace, garden and arbor – to serve thecollective needs of the inhabitants, those amenities typically lacking within eachof the housing units and the current temporary (expected 2–5 years duration)social environment.
digitally-generated architectural component
economy of means & rapid fabrication
manual assembly & incremental construction
wood & local building materials
seismic resiliency
linked instruction via Tokyo/Sendai/Boston
local community participation
class attendance at Keio U. Mita campus and/or on-site at Minamisanriku
September 26, 2011 – January 23/28, 2012• see attached schedule for details

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Partial/Substantial Completion of Building
Documentation, Public Presentation & Publication

Eligibility
graduate students in design including architecture, engineering, landscape,Qualification product & community design with CAD and advanced digital design skills are all
Enrollment eligible to attend, English language-proficiency is a requirement
academic enrollment from affiliated members of the MIT Inter-University Programand others with designated faculty approval
fabrication, assembly & building construction opportunities are open tocommunity volunteers, professionals and other participants on-site

Certificate of upon request and approval of the faculty and university, a Certificate of
Attendance Attendance issued by the MIT Center for International Studies may be awarded
at the successful completion of this course

Tuition& Fees

tuition & fees are required to register for the course; for information on specificcost, registration & payment, email: Kay Mizuno <almoni@peach.ocn.ne.jp>

Funding
Supportthis course is funded and supported in part by various institutions, foundations,
corporations and private donors including:
MIT Office of the President, Various Schools & Faculty
MIT Center for International Studies
MIT Japan Program
MIT Department of Architecture
MIT Japan Association
OthersSupporting References
Appendix

URL: http//mit.edu.japan3-11
URL: http://web.mit.edu/cis/
Outline Schedule
Proposal: MIT Japan 3/11 Initiative

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