Graduate Program in Environmental Design

Graduate School of Life Sciences

Graduate Program in Environmental Design(Master's Course)

Graduate Program in Environmental Design

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Features of the Department of Environmental Science and Design Research

As a major with an advanced academic system ranging from engineering to arts and humanities, we aim to train talent who can carry out multifaceted research and practical design activities in the fields of architecture, product design, fashion and production. In addition to master's thesis writing, this major also allows students to carry out master's design and master's production.
■Architectural Environment Research Course: This course explores the environment, covering interiors, architecture, cities, and regions. There is also a program that can be counted towards the practical experience (2 years or 1 year) required for first-class architects. Students can also take the first-class architect qualification exam while enrolled in graduate school.
■Product research course: Pursue a variety of designs from graphics to interiors and public spaces.
■Fashion Studies Course: This course explores fashion design in an interdisciplinary manner from a variety of perspectives, from clothing design to fashion media.
■Design Planning Research Course: Pursue advanced planning techniques in a variety of design fields.

Architectural Environment Research Course

Pursuit of the environment that extends to interiors, architecture, cities, and regions.There are also programs that can be counted toward the practical experience (2 years or 1 year) of a first-class architect.

Product research course

Pursuing a variety of designs from graphics to interiors and public spaces.

Fashion research course

Pursuing fashion design from the perspectives of form, media, processing, and management.

Design planning research course

Pursuing advanced planning techniques in a variety of design fields.

Individual guidance in each laboratory based on each individual's research theme

We have faculty members with a high level of expertise in various areas related to living environments and design, and you can freely choose your supervisor from among them.While receiving detailed guidance in the laboratory until the completion of the course, you will be able to hone the research skills and practical design skills you wish to acquire.

Choose from master's thesis, master's design, or master's production

The final outcome of the master's program is not limited to a thesis; students can also choose to demonstrate their ability to connect to practical design work, such as design or production.

We have prepared a program to develop skills that will lead to practical work.

Each laboratory carries out various projects in collaboration with other universities, research institutes, and private companies, including undergraduate students, as well as commissioned research from local governments and other organizations, as well as international projects and research.Internships at design offices, etc. can also be converted into credits if the conditions are met.

Features unique to the Architectural Environment Research Course

The Architectural Environment Research Course provides a program equivalent to practical work that can be counted toward the practical experience (2 years or 1 year) of a first-class architect.

Academic Advisors and Full-time Faculty Members

Riko Ishigaki 教授	With the goal of designing comfortable and beautiful clothing, the main theme is to find comfort evaluation indicators from the perspective of clothing's motion adaptability. We are also conducting research on clothing design using ICT for waste-free production from a sustainable perspective.
Akira Kanao 教授	1. Regarding the establishment of modern architectural designs in various urban spaces 2. Relationship between architectural space, interior, and urban space 3. Analysis and proposal of modern architectural design
Tomomi Kaneko 教授	I am conducting field research and morphological research on urban open spaces.He also engages in spatial design activities while considering what architecture can do for society.
Keisuke Tamura 教授	1. Spatial composition and formation history of Shibuya Station 2. Spatial composition and formation history of Tokyo's terminal stations 3.Regional communication network
Yasuko Momozono 教授	We conduct elemental research to transform "invisible things" into "visible things." He explores the multiple ways in which people and things interact in living spaces. He engages in design activities that connect paper design and lacquer art.
Yasushi Moribe 教授	We are researching how to create a structural system that resists various natural phenomena and creates the diverse spaces envisioned by architects on Earth, where gravity governs, using countless combinations of a limited structural vocabulary.
Atsuko Uchida Associate professor	I focus on organizations that engage in urban development and community activities led by local residents, and conduct research into the sustainability of their organizational management and activities. I explore methods for revitalizing and regenerating communities in response to the various issues facing local communities.
Hitomi Tsutsumi Associate professor	We conduct experiments and measurements to study the effects of indoor thermal and air environments on the comfort, health, and intellectual productivity of occupants.We explore architectural environments that balance comfort and energy conservation.
Shiro Nakata Associate professor	The theme is "design that creates excitement."The social responsibility of design is on the rise.He considers the daily life that Japan has cultivated since the beginning, and researches ways to give back to modern society through various practices.
Mieko Bamba Associate professor	We approach the living environment related to homes and regions from the aspects of family relationships, daily life, and local communities.We elucidate the relationship between space, life, and people, and comprehensively research spaces and environments where people can live comfortably.
Toda, specialized teacher	His major theme is a reinterpretation of the history of modern architecture from the 18th to the 21st centuries. He is particularly interested in the transition of concepts related to architecture, and is conducting research on the commemorative nature of architecture, memorial spaces, architectural media history, and architectural archives.

*Names and research themes are subject to change.

Courses offered (2025)

Architectural Environment Research Course

Architectural planning research IA	Elements in the formation of cities and architecture	Landscape Design Research I	Landscape architectural perspective and design research in environmental creation
Architectural planning research IB	Aspects of urban open space	Special lecture on structural design	Structural design directly linked to internship
Living style research I	Lifestyle and living style	Architectural production planning theory	Architectural construction and construction supervision directly connected to internship
Environmental planning research I	Comfort and energy savings in the built environment	Design drafting Ⅳ (internship)	Design exercises based on assignments
Architectural construction materials research I	Architectural design and structural systems	Design drawing Ⅴ (internship)	Design exercises based on assignments
Architectural History Research I	Aspects of modern French architectural history	Design practical training M (internship)	Practical work related to architectural design and construction supervision
Architectural Design Research I	See architectural works in drawings	design exercise	Architectural design exercises based on assignments

Product research course

Design planning research IA	words of design	Design planning exercise I	Meaning of shape
Design planning research IB	The precedence of things and the universality of ibis

Fashion research course

Fashion Design Research IA	Research on functional and beautiful clothing design	Fashion Design Research ⅠC	Research on clothing management and dyeing
Fashion Design Research IB	fashion media studies	Fashion Design Exercise (M)

Design planning research course

Design planning research IA	Design and regional production	Design planning research IC	Utilization and planning of local assets
Design Planning Research IB	asian design art	Design planning research ID	Design and Social Culture

Common

Environmental science seminar I		Design practical training M (internship)	Design/Design-related practice
Environmental Science Special Research I	Guidance on master's thesis, design, and production

Master's Research (Thesis, Design, and Production) Theme

(Design) Ogouchi Dam Long Life Plan
(Design) Dear Sirs - Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall Reconstruction Plan -
(Design) Oguni Town Regeneration Plan: Reading the terrain and creating architecture
(Production) Planning for the “Shinjuku Station Underground Passage Network Model Exhibition” - Architecture built into Shinjuku Station since the 1930s and the history of the formation of the Shinjuku Station underground passage network.
(Production) Research on fabric design applying Korean traditional poshagi (jagakpo) - Possibilities of fabric design in space -
(Production) The use and beauty of Japanese paper - Connecting Mino washi and Chinese auspicious patterns -
(Paper) Research on the preservation status of bunkers in the Kanto region and related surrounding facilities in modern Japan
(Paper) The effects of fashion and colors on independent senior women - From the perspective of awareness survey and impression evaluation -
(Paper) Pattern design and motion adaptation in clothing expression - Structure of jacket roominess and ease of movement -