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As sustainability is required in modern society, Japan is aiming to change the construction methods of the past. Until now, the scrap-and-build method of building and demolishing buildings was mainstream, but now we are moving to a sustainable stock-based approach that utilizes architectural assets for a long period of time. This approach means promoting energy conservation at each stage of the design, construction, operation, and demolition of buildings, and extending the lifespan of buildings.
On the other hand, since the outbreak of COVID-19, people's living environments have changed significantly, and the demand for architecture has also changed rapidly. For example, ventilation equipment has been strengthened to prevent airborne infection of the virus, and the spread of telework has led to a demand for efficient work environments at home.
In order to respond to these changes in modern society, IT is essential in the construction industry as well. Currently, the construction industry is using various IT technologies, such as experiencing realistic architectural spaces using VR and XR technology, improving work efficiency and ensuring safety at construction sites, and creating comfortable living spaces using various environmental simulation tools.Other examples of IT use in the construction industry include the unification of design, construction, and management using BIM software, and urban planning using big data.
In the lecture on Introduction to IT in Architecture, we will learn a wide range of content, starting with the basic concepts of architecture, and covering a wide range of topics such as IT in design and construction, urban planning, the history of architecture, and the challenges of modern cities.Through this lecture, we hope that you will gain a deeper understanding of the appeal of architecture. Architecture is not just a building or structure, but is deeply rooted in people's lives, culture, and history.
We hope that you will study IT at our university and apply and utilize that knowledge in a variety of fields, including architecture.