Laboratory of Environmental Space Design
As of October 19, 2021
Basic information
Division
* Please go to Courses to see the list of subjects offered by the division.
Laboratory's URL
https://hokudai-arch-lab-10.wixsite.com/home
Faculty members accepting applicants
Hayashi Motoya (Prof. (specially appointed)), KIKUTA Koki (Assoc. Prof.)
Other members
Emi KIRIMOTO (Secretary)
About the laboratory
Description
Our research is focused on architectural design for sustainability and health. One of our unique features is that we are conducting research on ZEB and ZEH towards carbon neutrality in 2050 and countermeasures against COVID-19 through collaboration between medicine and engineering.
Organization of research
First year Master's students split their time and effort evenly between coursework and research. Students acquire fundamental background skills through coursework and research review. We hold regularly meetings for all members to exchange important updates and to engage in research presentations. For specific research groups, online meetings are also held frequently.
Ongoing projects
https://hokudai-arch-lab-10.wixsite.com/home/research
Enrolled students' research topics
The research topic is determined according to the student's interests and aspirations, and based on mutual agreement between the student and advisor(s). Students are welcome to suggest their own ideas and preferences. In most cases, the advisor(s) suggests multiple options from which the students choose. Some students work on a continuing project inherited from a previous student, often in collaboration with a senior student. Also, students often work on a completely new project.
Information for potential applicants
Applicants' background
We are looking for people with good knowledge in building environment: thermal environment, indoor air quality, HVAC system, environmental design.
Who should apply?
Students with a strong interest in architectural design for sustainability and health.
How to choose a research proposal topic?
It would be preferable if the proposal is related to the laboratory's research profile and the topic of the applicant's interest.
How the research proposal is evaluated?
We evaluate the student proposal based on (1) basic knowledge and understanding the research question, (2) strong motivation to solve the question and finish your Master's or Doctoral course, (3) story of the proposal and logical discussion and (4) English.
Plan to accept applicants
| Application type | Enrollment semester | Master’s course | Doctoral course | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXT Scholarship (Uniform call) | Oct. 2022 | 〇 | 〇 | |
| MEXT Embassy | 〇 | 〇 | ||
| e3 Special Selection | Oct. 2022 | 〇 | 〇 |
How to apply
Please follow the application procedure for the respective application category announced at the e3 web page.
Accepting Research Students
We do not accept Research students. The only exception is students who have secured a scholarship which supports research student period (for example, MEXT via the Embassy nomination, some types of JICA scholarship etc.)
Availability of financial support
Please check the e3 web page for information about the scholarships and other financial support.
Inquiries
If you have any inquiries about the application and admission procedures etc., please contact the e3 office. You can submit your application on-line during the "matching period" irrespective of prior contact with potential supervisor(s).