Architecture and Environmental Systems Program Overview

【Architecture and Environmental Systems Program】
We cultivate individuals who acquire practical specialized knowledge and skills centered on the fields of architecture, environment, and urban planning, along with the knowledge and methods needed to integrate these areas in a cross-disciplinary manner. These individuals are able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society. In research, the aim is to contribute to the development of a sustainable society by exploring issues faced by the international community and local regions, and by conducting interdisciplinary studies that respond to diverse and evolving social needs.
【Architecture and Architectural Engineering Course】
We cultivate individuals who can create architectural spaces demanded by society by enabling them to acquire practical specialized knowledge and skills across multiple fields—primarily architectural planning; architectural design; architectural structure and construction; and architectural environment and building services—which are essential for planning, designing, producing, operating, maintaining, and regenerating buildings. In research, the aim is to contribute to the development of a sustainable society through architectural studies conducted from an interdisciplinary perspective that responds to diverse and evolving social needs.
【Environmental Systems and Urban Planning Course】
To build a vibrant society while reducing environmental impact, we cultivate individuals who can contribute to sustainable urban development. Students acquire practical specialized knowledge and skills across multiple fields—primarily urban planning, urban design, environmental engineering and environmental policy, and environmental business—through a cross-disciplinary approach. In research, the aim is to contribute to the development of a sustainable society through studies on the environment and urban systems conducted from an interdisciplinary perspective that responds to diverse and evolving social needs.

In the Architecture and Environmental Systems Program, degrees are awarded to students who meet the graduation requirements and who, by the time of graduation, have acquired the abilities and qualities specified as essential for achieving the educational and research objectives of the program.

＜Foundational Liberal Arts Competencies＞
DP-1（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Students acquire a broad perspective and cultural literacy that enable them to consider people, objects, and events from multiple angles with a global viewpoint, and to address various issues in a multifaceted and objective manner.
⚫︎ Students understand both the benefits and risks of science and technology on society and the natural environment, as well as the responsibilities that engineers and scientists bear toward society, and they are able to act based on a professional ethical mindset that contributes to society.
⚫︎ Students acquire knowledge in natural sciences, information technology, and related fields, and are able to apply this knowledge to solving problems.

＜Integrated and Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Skills＞
DP-2（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Students are able to identify concrete issues that must be addressed to achieve a given objective and to view phenomena involving people, objects, and events as systems. (Systems Thinking)
⚫︎ Students can apply systems thinking to derive comprehensive solutions. (Systems Engineering)
⚫︎ Students are capable of forming and working within teams in which each member can maximize their abilities by connecting and integrating the knowledge and skills of all involved. (Collaborative Competence)
⚫︎ Students can transform ideas for solving real-world social problems into tangible forms and take action toward social implementation. (Entrepreneurship)
⚫︎ Students recognize the knowledge and skills necessary to solve new problems and continue learning to expand their own potential. (Lifelong Learning Ability)

＜Communication Skills＞
DP-3（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Students are able to communicate effectively through technical writing, oral presentations, and discussions.
⚫︎ Students can understand and create technical documents in English and communicate with engineers and scientists in English.

＜Ability to Apply Specialized Knowledge＞
DP-4a (Architecture and Architectural Engineering Course)
(1) Fundamental Competencies Required of Researchers and Engineers
Students acquire specialized knowledge in architectural fields necessary for planning, designing, producing, operating, maintaining, and regenerating buildings, enabling them to respond to societal needs and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
(2) Advanced Specialized Knowledge for Future Career Development
Students are able to collaborate with diverse people both in Japan and abroad, and, through the use of cutting-edge technologies, systems thinking, and flexible creativity, create architectural spaces that are essential for the society of the future.
(3) Competence to Integrate One’s Specialization with Other Fields
Students acquire cross-disciplinary knowledge and the ability to link the specialized expertise of their primary field with other fields, enabling them to apply these competencies effectively in society.

DP-4b (Environmental Systems and Urban Planning Course)
(1) Fundamental Competencies Required of Researchers and Engineers
Students acquire specialized knowledge in environmental policy, environmental management, urban planning, urban design, and other areas within environmental and urban engineering that are essential for creating spaces and designing environments. This enables them to respond to societal needs and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
(2) Advanced Specialized Knowledge for Future Career Development
Students are able to collaborate with diverse people both in Japan and abroad, propose environmental systems, measures, policies, and business strategies necessary for sustainable urban development, and contribute to their implementation in society.
(3) Competence to Integrate One’s Specialization with Other Fields
Students acquire cross-disciplinary knowledge and the ability to link the specialized expertise of their primary field with other fields, enabling them to apply these competencies effectively in society.

Under the curriculum policy of the faculty, the Architecture and Environmental Systems Program is structured to enable students to acquire specialized knowledge in the fields of architecture, environmental engineering, and urban engineering, as well as cross-disciplinary knowledge that connects these areas. Through this curriculum, students develop the ability to apply such knowledge to problem-solving. The curriculum of Specialist subjects is structured to support career-oriented learning by allowing students to build upon the following modules, which specify the knowledge and skills required for professional development, and by engaging in Integrated Research. Through this structure, students are able to pursue their studies with a clear view of their future career paths. The learning outcomes achieved through this curriculum are evaluated from multiple perspectives—such as examinations, reports, design drawings, and project presentations—and students are encouraged to reflect on their performance. Through this process, they are guided toward achieving the established learning and educational outcomes.

＜Liberal Arts subjects＞
It consists of mathematics and science, information, social sciences, humanities, health and physical education, and English.
CP-1（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Subjects in social sciences, humanities, health and physical education, and English are offered to help students develop a broad perspective and cultural literacy from a global point of view.
⚫︎ Subjects in ethics are offered to help students develop a broad perspective and cultural literacy related to professional ethics.
⚫︎ Subjects in mathematics, science, and information technology are offered to provide students with foundational knowledge in natural sciences and information technologies.

＜Interdisciplinary subjects＞
CP-2（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering are offered to help students develop systems thinking—the ability to identify concrete issues that must be addressed to achieve a given objective and to view phenomena involving people, objects, and events as systems.
⚫︎ Courses in systems engineering are offered to help students develop the ability to derive comprehensive solutions using systems thinking (systems engineering).
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering are offered to help students develop collaborative competence—the ability to work together effectively in teams through project-based activities.
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering, entrepreneurship, and SDGs/career design are offered to help students develop the ability to transform ideas for solving real-world social issues into concrete forms and take action toward social implementation (entrepreneurship).
⚫︎ Subjects in career design and entrepreneurship are offered to help students develop lifelong learning ability—the capacity to recognize the knowledge and skills needed to solve new problems and to continue learning in ways that expand their own potential.

＜Interdisciplinary subjects （Communication）＞
CP-3（Common to the Faculty）
⚫︎ Subjects in systems engineering and the Graduation Research are offered to help students develop the ability to communicate through technical writing, oral presentations, and discussions.
⚫︎ English subjects are offered to help students develop the ability to understand and produce technical documents in English and to communicate with engineers and scientists in English.

＜Specialist subjects＞
CP-4a (Architecture and Architectural Engineering Course)
Major Modules
(1) The major modules are structured to help students acquire the fundamental competencies required of architectural engineers, planners, and designers.
⚫︎ Foundational Specialized Module
This module consists of subjects that provide the foundational knowledge necessary for learning monozukuri in architecture, including architectural planning, design, and supervision, as well as drawing notation and representation techniques. In addition, active-learning and project-based learning (PBL) subjects that enable students to study architecture and environmental/urban fields in a cross-disciplinary manner are also offered, with an emphasis on helping students recognize their connection to society and the diverse needs that exist.

(2) The major modules are structured to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge aligned with their future career paths.
⚫︎ Architectural Planning Module
This module consists of subjects that examine the relationship between architecture and social conditions in urban living; subjects that provide the foundational knowledge and approaches required for designing the built environment of architecture and cities; subjects that explore architectural planning and design theories contributing to tourism; and subjects that cover relevant laws, focusing on the Building Standards Act and the City Planning Act.
⚫︎ Architectural Design Module
This module consists of subjects that teach the fundamental knowledge and skills of architectural design drafting, which organizes architectural design information, as well as subjects that introduce design methods utilizing various digital tools.
⚫︎ Architectural Structure and Construction Module
This module consists of subjects that teach the knowledge, theories, and calculation methods of structural mechanics necessary for designing safe spaces that can withstand loads and external forces; subjects that cover structural design methods for reinforced concrete (RC) and steel structures as well as cutting-edge architectural structural technologies; and subjects that introduce construction processes and building technologies associated with various structural systems.
⚫︎ Architectural Environment and Building Services Module
This module consists of subjects that teach the knowledge, theories, and calculation methods related to air, light, heat, and sound for creating comfortable indoor environments, as well as subjects that cover the knowledge and theories of building services—including HVAC systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, electrical systems, and fire protection/disaster prevention systems—and cutting-edge environmental building technologies.
⚫︎ Architecture and Environment (Information and Industrial Arts) Teacher-Training Module
This module consists of subjects for learning the specialized knowledge and instructional methods required to obtain teaching certificates in Information and Industrial Arts.
⚫︎ Study Abroad Module
This module consists of subjects related to short-term study abroad and subjects for learning specialized knowledge in the field of architecture in English.

(3) Graduation Research and minor modules are offered to help students develop the competence to relate their specialized field to other disciplines.
⚫︎ Graduation Research (Comprehensive Research)
Students cultivate the ability to apply both foundational and practical specialized knowledge and skills in the architectural field to investigate issues related to a self-selected theme in architecture and to derive concrete solutions in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner.

Minor Modules
⚫︎ Modules Offered for Other Programs/Courses

CP-4b (Environmental Systems and Urban Planning Course)
Major Modules
(1) The major modules are structured to help students acquire the fundamental competencies required of environmental and urban engineers, planners, and designers.
⚫︎ Foundational Specialized Module
This module consists of subjects that provide the foundational knowledge necessary for studying environmental and urban engineering, including statistical knowledge, sustainability assessment methods, certification systems, and various measures required to address social and environmental issues. In addition, active-learning and project-based learning (PBL) subjects that enable students to study architecture and environmental/urban fields in a cross-disciplinary manner are also offered, with an emphasis on helping students recognize their connection to society and the diverse needs that exist.

(2) The major modules are structured to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge aligned with their future career paths
⚫︎ Urban Planning Module
This module consists of subjects that provide the fundamental knowledge and skills required for urban planning and design, as well as subjects that teach methods for creating conceptual diagrams of urban structures that are easy for anyone to understand and share, and techniques for representing urban models.
⚫︎ Urban Design Module
This module consists of subjects that provide fundamental knowledge of urban environmental design (urban design)—including methods of survey, planning, design, and management—as well as subjects that examine design case studies and techniques for streets, public squares, and district-level urban spaces.
⚫︎ Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy Module
This module consists of subjects that teach the fundamental knowledge and theories of environmental policies in Japan and abroad, as well as sustainable energy systems necessary for addressing environmental and energy issues; subjects that explore the social implementation of environmental measures through real-world examples at the global, regional, and urban scales; and subjects that deepen understanding of urban environmental issues and countermeasures, providing foundational knowledge of environmental impact assessment through concrete case studies.
⚫︎ Environmental Business Module
This module consists of subjects that cover trends and fundamental knowledge of environmental business in the international community—including ESG (Environment, Social, Governance)—which are essential for considering concrete strategies to achieve decarbonization and regional revitalization, as well as subjects that provide practical learning on business models that simultaneously address regional decarbonization and social challenges. In addition, this module places importance on fostering a proactive attitude toward addressing societal issues by deepening students’ critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
⚫︎ Architecture and Environment (Information and Industrial Arts) Teacher-Training Module
This module consists of subjects for learning the specialized knowledge and instructional methods required to obtain teaching certificates in Information and Industrial Arts.
⚫︎ Study Abroad Module
This module consists of subjects related to short-term study abroad and subjects for learning specialized knowledge in the fields of environmental engineering and urban engineering in English.

(3) Graduation Research and minor modules are offered to help students develop the competence to relate their specialized field to other disciplines.
⚫︎ Graduation Research (Comprehensive Research)
Students cultivate the ability to apply both foundational and practical specialized knowledge and skills in the environmental and urban fields to investigate issues related to a self-selected theme in environmental engineering or urban engineering, and to derive concrete solutions in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner.

Minor Modules
Modules Offered for Other Programs/Courses

Under the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy of the faculty, the Architecture and Environmental Systems Program promotes cross-disciplinary learning that extends not only across the fields of architecture, environmental engineering, and urban engineering but also into areas offered in other programs and courses. To ensure that such learning becomes meaningful and productive, we seek applicants with the following qualities.

Desired Student Profile
AP-1
Individuals who have a strong interest and motivation in realizing a sustainable and prosperous society, and who aspire to become researchers or engineers with an international perspective.

AP-2
Individuals who can make full use of the educational and research environment of the Architecture and Environmental Systems Program and proactively pursue higher-level learning on their own initiative.

AP-3
Individuals who possess integrity, ethical awareness, and appropriate communication skills, and who can act with sound judgment as members of the scientific and technological community.

AP-4a (Architecture and Architectural Engineering Course)
In the Architecture and Architectural Engineering Course, we seek applicants with the following qualities to ensure that their engagement in education and research within the field is productive and meaningful.
(1) Individuals who possess the fundamental academic abilities necessary to study foundational liberal arts subjects such as mathematics and information technology, as well as specialized subjects in architecture.
(2) Individuals who seek to understand the fundamentals of architecture and take on the challenge of creating cities that respond to diverse social needs, as well as realizing a sustainable and prosperous society.

AP-4b (Environmental Systems and Urban Planning Course)
In the Environmental Systems and Urban Planning Course, we seek applicants with the following qualities to ensure that their engagement in education and research within the field is productive and meaningful.
(1) Individuals who possess the fundamental academic abilities necessary to study foundational liberal arts subjects such as information technology, as well as specialized subjects in environmental engineering and urban engineering.
(2) Individuals who seek to understand the fundamentals of environmental engineering and urban engineering, and who are willing to take on the challenge of creating cities that respond to diverse social needs and realizing a sustainable and prosperous society.

The Three Key Competencies Cultivated in High School
Applicants to this program are expected to have acquired the following abilities during their high school education.
(1) The knowledge, skills, and techniques studied in the senior high school curriculum or equivalent (especially foreign language, mathematics, and science);
(2) Abilities such as reasoning, judgment, and expression;
(3) Ability to take the initiative and learn in collaboration with diverse others.
To evaluate the above abilities in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner, admissions selections are conducted in accordance with the College of Systems Engineering and Science’s Admission Policy.
In this program, the following admission selections are conducted to evaluate the above abilities in a comprehensive and multifaceted manner. For details on the weighting of evaluations (such as scoring), please refer to the guidelines for each selection method.
⚫︎ In the Regular Admission Method (Round 1, Round 2, and the Common Round), emphasis is placed on (1), while (2) is evaluated through written examinations and external tests.
⚫︎ In the Regular Admission Common Test for University Admissions Method, a comprehensive evaluation of (1) and (2) is conducted based on total scores across multiple subjects.
⚫︎ In the School Recommendation Method, (1) and (2) are evaluated using the school record, and (1) through (3) are evaluated comprehensively through interviews.
⚫︎ In the Comprehensive Evaluation Method, (1) and (2) are evaluated through basic academic assessments and external certification examinations, and (1) through (3) are evaluated comprehensively through interviews.
In the Special Admission Selection, (1) and (2) are evaluated through external certification examinations and written tests, and (1) through (3) are evaluated comprehensively through submitted documents and interviews.