Introduction to Global Architecture - Role of Global Architecture in Sustainable Development -

Masahiko FUJIKUBO (Graduate School of Engineering)

Course Objective
   The 21st Century will be an era of global partnership. We should make best effort for realizing sustainable society based on better understanding of global environment and diversity of human cultures with considering the impact of human activities on the nature. In the lectures, recent studies of technology and planning/design concepts for sustainable development in the field of architectural engineering, civil engineering and naval architecture are discussed, which introduce the concept of Global Architecture.

Course Content

• LECTURE: Based on course content.
• VIDEOS (about 5minutes): Visuals to enhance understanding of the content/lecture.
• DISCUSSION: Based on "critical thinking indicators", tell each other what you think.
• IN-CLASS READING: Reading texts
• SUMMARIZING: Affective Response/Feedback-Students provide an evaluative response to the material.

Class Plan

(1) Orientation: Sustainable Development in Geotechnical Engineering
(2)-(5) Recent studies in the field of naval architecture
• Introduction of Goal Based New-ship Construction Standards
• Prediction of Energy Consumption of Oceangoing Ships
• GHG reduction in Ship Hydrodynamics
• Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster
(6)-(9) Recent studies in the field of civil engineering
• Approach to restoration of coastal and estuarine environments in Japan
• Seismic Retrofit of Existing Steel Bridges
• Macro Architecture for Sustainable Urban Development and Green Mobility
• Sustainable Structural Design on Stainless Steel Infrastructres
(10). Examination 1 (covering Lecture No. 1-9)
(11)-(14) Recent studies in the field of architectural engineering
• Seismic Retrofitting Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Buildings
• Recent Advances of Structural Control for Earthquake
• Passive Control Technique for Green Buildings
• Renovation of Buildings and Urban Space
(15) Examination 2 (covering Lecture No. 11-14)

Textbooks
   There is no set textbook required for this course. Students will be provided with handouts.

Grading Policy

• Class participation 30%
  Class participation is checked at 20 minutes after the lecture starts.
• Examination 70%
  2 Examinations scheduled are based on lectures.