Esthetio-physiological studies, an important but long neglected subject, receive attention. These studies are supported by stochastic experimentation and functional experiments on the physiological and psychological effects of construction on humans. The study of the relationship between ground movement and the durability of buildings receives attentions as well. Subjects range from ecological and meteorological factors to the general atmospheric environment. The course offers opportunities to investigate clean rooms for IC and LSI and the applicability of biotechnical methods to the field.
Urban design forms another integral part of the course.
Students will study energy-related facilities such as power plants, central air conditioning for entire local districts, and other similar topics. Currently, accelerated industrialization and orientation toward an information-centered society inevitably lead to the alienation of culture from nature and history. Distinctive local features give way to an unwelcome uniformity of culture. The course views the whole community as and architectural entity and examines design, planning and space utilization from this perspective. Field work research will be conducted on older buildings both at home and abroad.