Course Objectives
1) To understand that the geographical environment, structure/function, building technology create the architectural space.
2)To understand measurements and unit dimensions, the human body dimensions, and built environment dimensions.
3) To understand the preservation and sustainable utilization of historic buildings.
Rubric
| Excellent | Standard Level | Unacceptable Level |
| Achievement 1 | Can well explain how the geographical environment, structure/function, building technology created the architectural space. | Can explain how the geographical environment, structure/function, building technology created the architectural space. | Can not explain how the geographical environment, structure/function, building technology created the architectural space. |
| Achievement 2 | Can well understand measurements units, the human body dimensions, and built environment dimensions. | Can understand measurements units, the human body dimensions, and built environment dimensions. | Can not understand measurements units, the human body dimensions, and built environment dimensions. |
| Achievement 3 | Can well explain the preservation and sustainable utilization of historic buildings using examples. | Can explain the preservation and sustainable utilization of historic buildings using examples. | Can not explain the preservation and sustainable utilization of historic buildings using examples. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
The objective of the course is to give the students a broader view of the architectural space and basic knowledge about architectural planning. To understand that climate, history, culture, the various elements of the land have shaped architecture.
Style:
Slide lectures, the discussion in class about designated topics and assignments.
Notice:
To have an interest in the surrounding built environment, and observe the relationship between human behavior and space. To research the assignments topics and express your opinion. ( up to 5 absences will be excused )
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Orientation |
To understand the goals of this course and the evaluation method.
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| 2nd |
Morphology of space (1): geographical environment and architectural form |
To understand the characteristic of architecture shaped by climate, history, and culture.
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| 3rd |
Morphology of space (2): structure/function and architectural form |
To understand the characteristic of architecture shaped by structure and function
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| 4th |
Morphology of space (3): building technology and architectural form |
To understand the characteristic of architecture created by advances in building techniques and mass production.
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| 5th |
Planning of dimensions and scale (1): Human body dimensions, and action dimensions |
To understand the dimensions of your body and use it to measure the dimensions of the built environment.
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| 6th |
Planning of dimensions and scale (2): built environment dimensions |
To measure and draw the built environment.
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| 7th |
Planning of dimensions and scale (3): personal space dimensions |
To be able to explain what is personal space.
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| 8th |
Mid term Exam |
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
The dimensions of a unit space: dimension system |
To be able to explain the dimensions system of a unit space
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| 10th |
Space performance (1): convenience, comfort , and safety |
To be able to explain convenience, comfort, and safety in architectural space.
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| 11th |
Space performance (2): Durability, and economic aspects |
To be able to explain durability and economic aspects in architectural space.
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| 12th |
Space performance (3): sustainability and energy saving |
To be able to explain sustainability and energy saving in architectural space.
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| 13th |
Field trip 1 |
To understand the difference between Japanese style house and Western-style house, the characteristics of Suzuya style house and the characteristics of the colonial style house.
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| 14th |
Field trip 2 |
To understand the difference between Japanese style house and Western-style house, the characteristics of Suzuya style house and the characteristics of the colonial style house.
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| 15th |
Preservation and utilization of buildings |
To be able to explain and give examples of re-utilization and preservation of buildings.
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| 16th |
End term exams |
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Examination | Assignments | Participation | Total |
| Subtotal | 70 | 25 | 5 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 70 | 25 | 5 | 100 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |