Environmental Design

At the University of Tsukuba's environmental design department, we design and research our "environment" from a wide range of perspectives.

Humans are "products" of the environment, and the environment is also a "product" of humans.

The purpose of this course is to clarify the interdependent relationship between humans and the environment, and to learn about the "design" and "planning" of the environment accordingly.

The subject of study is "space" of all scales, such as indoor spaces (interiors), streets, plazas, parks, districts (blocks), cities, rural areas, and Areas of studys (including nature such as mountains, fields, lakes, marshes, rivers, etc.).

By handling these things comprehensively and organically, we aim to create a space where people can live more comfortably.

In other words, ``environmental design'' is a field that comprehensively studies ``environmental creation and space creation = design'' for ``human recovery'' in modern times.

The world around us, or the ``places'' in which we live, are all ``environments,'' even if they differ in scale.

However, up until now, design practices and academic thinking have been established by subdividing them.

For example, interior design, architectural design, urban design, landscape design, etc.

However, in modern society, rapid and major changes are occurring due to the development of science and technology, advanced informationization, changes in industrial structure, and various environmental problems.

If the field of design remains fragmented, we risk losing sight of the overall picture of our complex and diverse "places of life."

The field of ``environmental design'' is necessary and important now.

Environmental Design HP

Hashimoto Laboratory HP

Main specialized subjects

Special lecture on environmental design theory

Special lecture on urban and Areas of studyal design theory

Special lecture on landscape design theory

Special lecture on passive design theory

Environmental design exercise 1

Environmental design exercise 2

Career path for graduates

University faculty (University of Tsukuba, Sapporo City University, Nagoya City University, Meiji University, Nihon University, Osaka Institute of Technology, etc.)

Public servants, administrative corporations, and foundations (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Fukushima Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Yokohama City, Urban Renaissance Agency, Urban Greening Technology Development Organization, Parks and Green Space Management Foundation, etc.)

Various companies (architectural design, urban planning, landscape consulting, construction, real estate, etc.)

Self-employed design office (architectural design, web design, color design, etc.)