Mori Suguru

Faculty of Engineering Division of Architecture Research Group of Architectural and Environmental DesignProfessor
Last Updated :2025/01/11

■Researcher basic information

Degree

  • Ph.D in Engineering, Osaka University, Mar. 2001

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Research Field

  • Social infrastructure (civil Engineering, architecture, disaster prevention), Architectural and city planning

■Career

Career

  • Oct. 2024 - Present
    Urban Design Center Tomakomai, Head of Center
  • Nov. 2023 - Present
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Editor-in-Chief
  • May 2010 - Present
    Hokkaido University, Faculty of Engineering, 教授
  • Nov. 2016 - Dec. 2023
    Shandong University of Art and Design, 建築と景観設計学院, Distinguished Guest Professor
  • Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2022
    Mien Tay Construction University, Distinguished Guest Professor
  • Mar. 2018 - Sep. 2018
    Macquarie University, Department of Geography and Planning, Faculty of Arts, Visiting Professor
  • Apr. 2008 - Apr. 2010
    Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Engineering, 准教授
  • Oct. 2006 - Mar. 2007
    Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Engineering, 助教授
  • Apr. 2001 - Sep. 2006
    Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Engineering, 助手
  • Oct. 2003 - Sep. 2004
    The School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Visiting Scholar

Educational Background

  • Apr. 1998 - Mar. 2001, Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Doctoral course program, Japan
  • Apr. 1996 - Mar. 1998, Osaka University, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Master's degree program, Japan
  • Apr. 1992 - Mar. 1996, Osaka University, School of Engineering, Department of Architectural Engineering, Japan

Committee Memberships

  • Jun. 2024 - Present
    苫小牧市, 苫小牧市都市計画審議会 委員, Autonomy
  • May 2024 - Present
    旭川市, 旭川市民文化会館整備基本計画検討会 座長, Autonomy
  • May 2024 - Present
    北海道, 北海道開発審査会 委員, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2024 - Present
    札幌市, 札幌市景観審議会 委員, Autonomy
  • Feb. 2024 - Present
    防衛省北海道防衛局, 技術提案・交渉方式専門部会 委員, Government
  • Jan. 2024 - Present
    倶知安町, 倶知安町立地適正化計画策定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Nov. 2023 - Present
    Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ), Architectural Institute of Korea (AIK), Architectural Society of China (ASC), Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Editor-in-Chief, Society
  • Nov. 2023 - Present
    国土交通省, 既存官庁施設が有する性能の評価等に関する検討会 委員, Government
  • Jun. 2023 - Present
    (一社)日本建築学会, 日本建築学会賞選考委員会(作品部会) 委員, Society
  • May 2023 - Present
    美唄市, 美唄市市政アドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2023 - Present
    苫小牧市, 苫小牧市都市再生アドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Feb. 2023 - Present
    岩内町, 岩内町まちづくり検討会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Oct. 2022 - Present
    上士幌町, 上士幌町ゼロカーボン推進・検証会議委員 委員, Autonomy
  • Sep. 2022 - Present
    北海道, 道有財産等有識者会議 構成員, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2022 - Present
    名寄市, 名寄市公共施設等再配置計画推進に向けた業務推進 アドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2019 - Present
    北海道, 北海道民間住宅施策推進会議 委員, Autonomy
  • Jan. 2018 - Present
    札幌市, 札幌市建築審査会 会長, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2016 - Present
    上士幌町, 上士幌町総合戦略検証会議 委員, Autonomy
  • May 2012 - Present
    上士幌町, 上士幌町公共施設再編計画 アドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2012 - Present
    (一財)北海道建築指導センター, 編集委員, Society
  • Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2025
    北海道, 北海道住宅対策審議会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Nov. 2024 - Dec. 2024
    美唄市, 美唄国設スキー場整備基本設計業務委託公募型プロポーザル審査委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Nov. 2022 - Oct. 2024
    (独)日本学術振興会, 科学研究費委員会 専門委員, Others
  • Jun. 2023 - May 2024
    旭川市, 旭川市民文化会館整備基本構想検討会 座長, Autonomy
  • Jul. 2023 - Mar. 2024
    札幌市, (仮称)新展示場整備事業者選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • May 2023 - Mar. 2024
    苫小牧市, 苫小牧市駅前再整備計画策定検討委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023
    苫小牧市, 苫小牧市スマートシティ運営委員会 委員, Autonomy
  • Nov. 2022 - Dec. 2023
    札幌市, 市営住宅光星団地5号棟耐震改修ほか改善事業者選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2022 - May 2023
    旭川市, 旭川市民文化会館の在り方検討会 座長, Autonomy
  • Jan. 2023 - Mar. 2023
    大雪葬斎組合, 大雪葬斎場整備事業にかかる建設施工者選定審査委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2023
    苫小牧市, 苫小牧駅周辺ビジョン策定検討委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Oct. 2021 - Mar. 2023
    美唄市, 市立美唄病院建替え事業に関わるアドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2021 - Dec. 2022
    (国研)科学技術振興機構, 創発的研究支援事業事前評価 外部専門家, Others
  • Jul. 2022 - Oct. 2022
    札幌市, 札幌市営住宅指定管理者選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Dec. 2021 - Jul. 2022
    上富良野町, 上富良野町立病院改築工事評価選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2021 - Jul. 2022
    美唄市, 市立美唄病院建替え事業設計・施工一括発注方式プロポーザル審査委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • May 2022 - Jun. 2022
    上士幌町, 上士幌町公園整備等基本構想策定業務プロポーザル選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jul. 2021 - Jun. 2022
    (独)日本学術振興会, 特別研究員等審査会専門委員、卓越研究員候補者選考委員会書面審査員及び国際事業委員会書面審査員・書面評価員, Others
  • Aug. 2021 - Mar. 2022
    名寄市, 名寄市公共施設等再配置計画策定に向けた検討業務 アドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2022
    札幌市, 札幌市空き家対策検討委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • May 2021 - Jul. 2021
    美唄市, 市立美唄病院建替え基本設計業務委託に係るプロポーザル審査委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Dec. 2020 - Jun. 2021
    長沼町, 旧南長沼小学校・旧長沼中学校跡地施設活用事業プロポーザル審査会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jul. 2020 - Jun. 2021
    北海道, 北海道知事公邸等のあり方に関する研究会 構成員, Autonomy
  • Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2021
    上士幌, 上士幌町企業滞在型交流施設整備・運営事業者審査委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jul. 2020 - Mar. 2021
    大雪葬斎組合, 大雪葬祭場整備事業にかかる建築設計等選定審査会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Mar. 2020 - Feb. 2021
    札幌市, 札幌市中央区複合庁舎整備事業者選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Aug. 2020 - Dec. 2020
    (国研)科学技術振興機構, 創発的研究支援事業事前評価 外部専門家, Others
  • Dec. 2017 - Nov. 2020
    (独)日本学術振興会, 科学研究費委員会 専門委員, Others
  • Aug. 2019 - Mar. 2020
    富良野市, 富良野市新庁舎建設工事評価選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2018 - Mar. 2020
    名寄市, 名寄市都市計画マスタープラン見直し立地適正化計画策定委員会 アドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2020
    士別市, 士別市まちなか構想 コミッショナー, Autonomy
  • Jan. 2019 - Mar. 2019
    上士幌町, 上士幌町消防庁舎設計業務プロポーザル選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2019
    札幌商工会議所空き家問題検討会, 座長, Others
  • Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2018
    札幌市, 札幌市資料館保全等整備計画検討会議 委員, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2017 - Mar. 2018
    東神楽町, 東神楽町都市計画マスタープラン及び立地適正化計画策定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2017 - Mar. 2018
    士別市, 士別市本庁舎改築工事評価選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • May 2017 - Mar. 2018
    上士幌町, 上士幌町道の駅等整備 アドバイザー 兼 上士幌町道の駅等整備基本設計プロポーザル選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2018
    札幌市, 札幌市住まいの協議会 委員, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2018
    苫小牧市, (仮称)苫小牧市民ホール建設検討委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jul. 2017 - Oct. 2017
    札幌市, 札幌市営住宅指定管理者選定委員会 委員, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2016 - Mar. 2017
    上士幌町, 上士幌町交流・移住促進拠点基本計画策定 アドバイザー, Autonomy
  • Dec. 2014 - Nov. 2016
    (独)日本学術振興会, 科学研究費委員会 専門委員, Others
  • Jun. 2016 - Jul. 2016
    上士幌町, 生涯活躍のまち上士幌創生包括プロジェクト業務企画提案審査委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2016 - Jul. 2016
    北海道, 北海道議会庁舎建築設計者選定審査委員会 委員, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2014 - May 2016
    札幌市, 札幌市空き家対策検討委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2015 - Mar. 2016
    東神楽町, 東神楽町公営住宅新町団地整備検討委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2016
    北海道, 北海道プロポーザル選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • May 2015 - Oct. 2015
    上士幌町, 上士幌町総合戦略推進会議 委員, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2015 - May 2015
    東神楽町, 東神楽町公営住宅新町団地建替基本構想・基本計画策定業務 プロポーザル審査会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jun. 2014 - Jul. 2014
    上士幌町, 上士幌町生涯学習センター改築基本設計業務プロポーザル選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Aug. 2013 - Jul. 2014
    (独)日本学術振興会, 特別研究員等審査会専門員及び国際事業委員会 書面審査員, Others
  • Oct. 2013 - Mar. 2014
    内閣府, 地方公共団体における災害復旧・復興事前対策の推進に関する調査 有識者ワーキング, Government
  • May 2013 - Jun. 2013
    上士幌町, 上士幌町認定こども園基本設計プロポーザル審査選定委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Nov. 2011 - Mar. 2013
    江差町, 江差中学校整備検討委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • May 2012 - Dec. 2012
    北海道, 北海道庁本庁舎耐震改修事業審査委員会 委員, Autonomy
  • Apr. 2012 - Jun. 2012
    江差町, 江差中学校改築基本・実施設計業務プロポーザル審査委員会 委員長, Autonomy
  • Jan. 2007 - Jul. 2007
    札幌市, (仮称)北海道札幌新定時制高等学校及び中央幼稚園整備等事業者選定委員会 委員, Autonomy

■Research activity information

Awards

  • Apr. 2023, Architectural Institute of Japan, AIJ Person of Peer Review Merit Award               
    Suguru Mori
  • Apr. 2021, Architectural Institute of Japan, AIJ Prize 2021 (Practical Achievement Division)
    Community-led Initiative and Group Relocation in Koizumi District, Kesennuma City
    Suguru Mori
  • Jan. 2019, Hokkaido Government, Hokkaido Red Brick Architecture Award 2018
    Kamishihoro Lifelong Lerning Center: Wakka
    Suguru Mori
  • Aug. 2018, Asian-Pacific Planning Societies, Best Presentation Award on 2018 International Conference (co-author)               
    Thinh Duy Do;Suguru Mori;Rie Nomura
  • Nov. 2016, Architecture and Environment Design Education in National Fine Arts Academies, China, Best Presentation Award (The 13th Annual Convention)               
    Suguru Mori
  • Oct. 2016, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science / Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Best Judge Award of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research               
    Suguru Mori
  • Oct. 2015, Japan Society for Urban Studies, The Prize of Japan Society for Urban Studies (Special Achievement Award)               
    気仙沼市小泉地区の集団移転と復興まちづくり
    Suguru Mori
  • Mar. 2015, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido University President's Award for Teaching Excellence               
    スーパーグローバル大学等事業「Hokkaidoユニバーサルキャンパス・イニシアチブ事業」への高い貢献
    Suguru Mori
  • Oct. 2014, 札幌市, 真駒内の未来を考えるまちづくりアイデアコンペ・佳作               
    〈地〉のデザインとマネジメントで再生する真駒内のバイタリティ
    森傑,西岡誠;梅原博大;齋藤貴之;田宮功三
  • May 2014, Man-Environment Research Association, The Prize of Man-Environment Research Association               
    気仙沼市小泉地区における防災集団移転の計画支援活動
    Suguru Mori
  • Dec. 2013, 公益財団法人あしたの日本を創る協会, あしたのまち・くらしづくり活動賞               
    振興奨励賞
    小泉地区の明日を考える会
  • Oct. 2012, Manifesto Awards Executive Committee, Manifesto Award               
    Special Recognition Award
    小泉地区の明日を考える会
  • Dec. 2009, 横浜市, Excellence Award (Professional Category) of Idea Competition for the Fukaya Communication Site, the U.S. Military Installation in Yokohama               
    NEUTRAL LANDSCAPE
    Suguru Mori
  • Sep. 2008, Architectural Institute of Japan, Excellence Award, Design Competition (Technology Department) of Architectural Institute of Japan               
    TERAKOYA MAKOMANAI
    Suguru Mori
  • Mar. 1996, Osaka University, Kusumoto Prize (the top graduate / valedictorian)               
    Suguru Mori

Papers

  • Sustainable rural settlement development in Vietnam: what lessons are gained from ethnic minority communities?
    Duy Thinh Do, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 1, 18, Informa UK Limited, 29 Nov. 2024, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE REBUILDING BY VICTIMS AT THE PRIVATE LAND USING MOVABLE TEMPORARY HOUSE
    Kotoku SAKASHITA, Ken TSUBOUCHI, Suguru MORI, Rie NOMURA
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 89, 824, 1800, 1810, Architectural Institute of Japan, 01 Oct. 2024, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Quantitative Interpretation of Universal Design Features in Shopping Malls: A Case Study in Kolkata, India
    Sudeshna Chakraborty, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura, Gaurab Das Mahapatra
    Sustainability, 16, 12, 4910, 4910, MDPI AG, 07 Jun. 2024, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 indicates the need for and importance of inclusive public spaces as a prerequisite towards sustainable cities. Shopping malls in urban India attract a significantly large population daily, making them an important typology of urban structures which deserve universal design. Thus, in this paper, universal design features of shopping malls in Kolkata have been considered. Despite a significant increase in the number of elderly and specially-abled people, civic administration in Kolkata has not been able to successfully implement the national guidelines on inclusiveness in its shopping malls. Five shopping malls from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation were considered case areas for the fieldwork. The accessibility audit checklist included in the ‘Harmonized Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021’ published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, has been used in this paper. It was found that the accessibility percentage of shopping malls ranges between 14.4% and 44.8%, indicating the lack of universal design considerations. Pearson’s correlation between the year of establishment and the accessibility percentage of each case area was found to be −0.66, indicating an alarming deterioration in universal design considerations over the years. On comparing the accessibility performance with the diverse user groups, it was found that individual wheelchair users are likely to face the most difficulty in the case areas with a median accessibility value of 41.46%. This research indicated that accessible continuity in shopping malls in Kolkata can be imparted only by implementing case-specific universal design assessment through a primary survey.
  • Current Situation of Traditional Architecture Located inside Cultural Mayan Heritage Spaces in Remote Villages of Guatemala: Case of the Black Salt Kitchens
    Luis Pablo Yon Secaida, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability, 16, 8, 3194, 3194, MDPI AG, 11 Apr. 2024, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In the town of Sacapulas, located in the mountainous country of Guatemala, there is a constant risk of natural disasters. Floods and landslides occur frequently, resulting in the loss of human lives and cultural aspects. Important to the region, the creation of the black salt is most affected. This resource has been created since the time of the Mayans on the salt beach surrounding the town. However, from the 1940s onwards, this industry has shrunk. As a result, architectural expressions known as “salt kitchens” have almost disappeared, and there is no information on the subject available. By employing interviews, area survey, and GPS mapping, it was discovered that the location of the salt kitchens is determined by the shape of the beach. However, only one third of the beach area is accessible up to this day. It was discovered that the destruction of the salt kitchens is due to natural elements as well as owners reusing the land for other economically viable functions. To preserve their existence, the first plans of the salt kitchens were created, and will help future researchers if necessary.
  • Lessons from Tohoku: The meaning of community
    Suguru Mori
    Community Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change in Asia-Pacific Region, 1, 19, 20 Feb. 2024
    English, Many of the relocations that took place after the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 were government-led. On the contrary, in the Koizumi district, where the author was involved as an architect and planner, the relocation strategy including (a) consensus building, (b) spatial planning and (c) design, was considered and implemented under the initiative of the residents rather than the government. The efforts of the Koizumi district have attracted attention in Japan as well as from overseas in the immediate aftermath of 2011. Community relocation following disasters and climate change leads people to extremely difficult circumstances making them direct victims of natural disasters. The author has conducted research and practice from the perspective of the victims, always reminiscing his own experience of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of 1995. The attitude of sharing experiences and feelings with the victims became a conceptual link with the Koizumi district and is also related to the author's current practice and research. The coastal area of the Tohoku region affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake was already facing a severe population decline even before the disaster in 2011. However, following the relocation of the community in the Koizumi district, the number of people migrating from outside the area has increased substantially. Furthermore, the new migrants appreciate the unique upland environment and local community of the Koizumi district. The author looks forward to the metabolism of migrants and the sustainability of the community led by the next generation.
  • Ibasho House: Community cafe planned as a base for community relocation
    Suguru Mori
    Community Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change in Asia-Pacific Region, 38, 56, 20 Feb. 2024
    English, This chapter chronologically examines how residents used Ibasho House in Ofunato City (Iwate Prefecture, Japan) to understand the significance and issues of community cafes that were systematically constructed in disaster-affected areas as a measure of earthquake disaster reconstruction support. First, a few studies on relocation housing for disaster victims are reviewed in this research. Then, an explanation is provided of how Ibasho House was built, from its planning stage based on environmental transition theory and the involvement of victims and local communities, to its construction stage using the traditional Kesen Daiku (In English, Kesen: name of a region in Iwata prefecture, Daiku: Carpentry) technique and also a customised design for complete community involvement and deinstitutionalisation. The results of six follow-up surveys conducted over two years (2013-2015) on how Ibasho House was used after its opening are then provided to understand the process of use and area formation (space usage) by its users. Information regarding the (a) arrangement and installation of furniture, (b) voluntary repairs by residents, and (c) reasons for changes in furniture layout and installation, was obtained through these surveys and interviews with residents and management staff. It was revealed during this study that the original emphasis on deinstitutionalisation was removed gradually, and Ibasho House transformed into a more facility-like structure with clear zoning between users and management staff. The aforementioned finding further highlights the unavoidable importance of considering the feasibility of the proposed approach and goals for disaster victims while providing disaster reconstruction support, especially considering the unique environmental transition following a large-scale disaster.
  • Can you plan community relocation?
    Suguru Mori
    Community Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change in Asia-Pacific Region, 173, 192, 20 Feb. 2024
    English, The threat of climate change-induced disasters, such as (a) rising sea levels, (b) flooding, and (c) land subsidence, necessitates the exploration of community relocation strategies. This chapter examines the challenges of community relocation, focusing on case studies from Japan, the Philippines, and Australia. The primary objective of the study is to identify the essential components of successful community resettlement plans. Venice, Italy, experiences yearly flooding due to land subsidence and rising sea levels, thereby raising concerns about the future habitability of low-lying areas. The chapter discusses the concept of community relocation, in which entire communities are moved while maintaining their cohesiveness, as opposed to individual voluntary relocation. The 2011 Lockyer Valley flood in Queensland, Australia, led to the implementation of a voluntary land-swap program, where disaster victims could obtain new land to relocate. The program respected the victims' rights, and the planning process involved community participation through workshops. Despite its merits, the land-swap program did not always effectively relocate and sustain communities. On similar lines, the situations in Tacloban, Philippines, and Grantham, Australia, highlight the challenges of community relocation planning. Factors such as short planning timelines and the treatment of residents as disaster victims can further complicate the process. This study raises critical questions about (a) the nature of communities in relocation planning, (b) whether a relocated community remains the same as before, and (c) whether a community can truly be moved/ relocated within an institutional framework. In conclusion, this chapter emphasizes the importance of grappling with the complex question of whether community relocation can be planned, and if so, how to develop strategies that ensure successful resettlement while respecting the rights as well as needs of affected individuals.
  • Over a decade later: Life in A Do Village after the resettlement
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Duy Thinh Do, Suguru Mori
    Community Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change in Asia-Pacific Region, 111, 129, 20 Feb. 2024
    English, Hydropower-plant projects in Vietnam have played a significant role in driving socio-economic growth and developing essential infrastructure. However, along with their positive contributions, these projects have also brought significant social consequences, particularly for those who have been involuntarily displaced and resettled, including ethnic minorities. To shed light on this issue, this chapter discusses the spatial conditions at A Do village, one of the new resettlement areas where the Cotu ethnic minority residents have been relocated. These communities found themselves uprooted from their ancestral land due to the construction of the A Vuong hydropower plant. The construction of the plant greatly forced significant changes in their lives, and significant alterations in the village layout, housing type, living arrangements, and building materials between the old and new villages have profoundly impacted the locals' way of life. Residents have made necessary adjustments by constructing extensions to their homes and making changes in the utilization of living spaces. The residents' lifestyles and traditions were greatly impacted by the design of their new houses and environment, leading them to compromise to maintain their cultural values and lifestyle. Although the government aimed to provide better infrastructure and amenities, these changes impacted the preservation of Cotu cultural traditions. It is essential to strike a balance between the new development and cultural traditions right from the outset and to incorporate the knowledge and strengths of the residents along with the potential benefits and limitations of the new area. Close and effective communication with the affected communities and actively involving the residents in the planning process for the new living environment are highly important to ensure that their cultural practices and preferences are considered. The focus should be on providing support that builds a foundation for improvement in the future. To protect social capital and prevent the loss of traditions, all parties involved in community relocation projects must carefully consider the local society and culture during the planning and development of the new resettlement areas. The roles of stakeholders are crucial in facilitating the indigenous communities' transition into modernization while preserving their cultural heritage, and an integrated approach is required. This approach should support local resources, economy, traditional work, and income generation from the local culture, skills, and knowledge. Further, it should encourage pride, motivate cultural sharing among communities, and ensure that cultural identity remains intact.
  • THE CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROMOTION DUE TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING RELOCATION TO THE INNER TOWN:: Focusing on the Practice and Strategy in Kamishihoro, Hokkaido
    SAWADA Takaaki, MORI Suguru, NOMURA Rie
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 30, 74, 269, 274, Architectural Institute of Japan, 20 Feb. 2024, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to analyze the process of residents’ resettlement and the perceptions of the town hall by action research on public housing relocation project in Kamishihoro, Hokkaido. Through interview surveys with the residents and the project staff, the following were found; 1) The staff tends to prioritize resident’s preference over the project road map. 2) Residents who feel pressured to move or who have been assigned where to move may not have enough time to fully consider their resettlement. 3) Residents who leave the process to their families may end up moving without their preferences being reflected.
  • CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITY IN THE SMALL MUNICIPALITY THROUGH PRACTICE AND TRIAL FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:: Based on the survey of Numata, Hokkaido with a population of about 3,000
    ONUMA Ryotaro, MORI Suguru, NOMURA Rie
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 30, 74, 293, 298, Architectural Institute of Japan, 20 Feb. 2024, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to clarify the characteristics of public facility management in small municipality, focusing on the reasonable accommodation implemented in public facilities in Numata, Hokkaido. Through interviews and discussions with stakeholders, it became clear that reasonable accommodation in the management of public facilities is a process of searching for a compromise. Especially in small municipality, a variety of practices are being implemented, making use of relationships and cooperation between public facilities.
  • Assessment of Natural Disasters Impact on Cultural Mayan Heritage Spaces in Remotes Villages of Guatemala: Case of Black Salt
    Luis Pablo Yon Secaida, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability, 15, 16, 12591, 12591, MDPI AG, 19 Aug. 2023, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In the town of Sacapulas located in the mountainous country of Guatemala, there is a constant risk of natural disasters. Floods and landslides occur frequently, resulting in the loss of human lives and cultural aspects. Specifically, in the region, the creation of black salt is the most affected. This resource has been created since the time of the Mayans on the salt beach surrounding the town. However, from the 1940s onwards, this industry has shrunk, impacting the sustainability of indigenous people. After conducting several area and space analyses, it was found that the black salt beach has evolved considerably since the last research conducted in 2001. The shape of the space has been reduced, while the use of the area has been modified by the people of the town, who specifically use the hot springs located below the river shore of the beach. This new usage can coexist with the Salt making industry is only made by a few people now, there are few working in this industry, and they only work in the dry season. The result is an opportunity for economic growth and an increase in tourism if the area handled properly by managing the land and planning ahead.
  • オランダ探訪 : 水と共存する都市と建築
    森, 傑
    センターリポート, 53, 2, 20, 23, 一般財団法人北海道建築指導センター, Jul. 2023, [Invited]
    Japanese, Research institution
  • Reviewing the Universal Mobility of the Footpaths in the Centers of Historic Indian Cities through Field Survey
    Gaurab Das Mahapatra, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability, 15, 10, 8039, 8039, MDPI AG, 15 May 2023, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In this research, the condition of universal mobility, in the centers of historic Indian cities, has been critically analyzed. Implementing universal design guidelines (especially universal mobility standards) in the centers of historic Indian cities is comparatively challenging, due to the high-density, ever-increasing population, and organic urban development. The rising number of elderly and specially abled people also add a demographic challenge to universal mobility. The focus of this research is to understand the extent to which universal mobility guidelines can be implemented in the centers of historic Indian cities. The dataset for this research is derived from a field survey of 69 footpath stretches from the centers of 5 historic cities in India, namely Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Footpath stretches in the centers of these historic cities were evaluated based on several factors pertaining to universally designed infrastructure and universal mobility features. Such comprehensive research on universal mobility in footpaths of historic Indian cities has not been previously conducted. The findings of this research indicate the poor condition of universal mobility in the studied areas. Furthermore, the results can be useful for assessing the extent of implementation of universal mobility in the centers of other historic Indian cities.
  • Evaluating the accessibility of old cities: Case of Central Kolkata, India
    Gaurab Das Mahapatra, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    JAPAN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, 6, 1, Wiley, 27 Mar. 2023, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • Common Space and Behavior at the Border between Slum and Metropolitan Area: The Case of “Catambor” and “Alvalade”
    Yannick Oliveira, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability, 15, 6, 5293, 5293, MDPI AG, 16 Mar. 2023, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, Composed of modern city centers and numerous slum patches in deep proximity and coexistence with one another, the Sub-Saharan African urban landscape is often perceived as chaotic or unorganized in nature due to the inconsistencies in the urban layout derived from the spontaneous occupation in said slums, in Angola, known as “Musseque”. This article focuses on the border between the “Musseque” of Catambor and the Alvalade Neighborhood as a point of interaction of both realities, influencing users to either adjust their activities to the streets or adjust the streets to their needs. With the purpose of understanding the streets’ environmental behavior settings and purpose improvements while preserving said environmental behavior, this study uses the behavior mapping method to identify the users’ stationary activities and then groups them by zone and occurrence, followed ultimately by a series of interviews. The results uncovered a degree of self-intervention by the users, ranging from the establishment of “commercial spots” on the street to “the setting of places to sit and gather” to accommodate for the lack of services, defying the intended purposes of the streets and prompting a deep understanding of what guides the decision-making processes and what the users consider valuable to the built space.
  • Interpreting Universal Mobility in the Footpaths of Urban India Based on Experts’ Opinion
    Gaurab Das Mahapatra, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability, 15, 4, 3625, 3625, MDPI AG, 16 Feb. 2023, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In this research, expert opinions on universal mobility in the footpaths of urban India have been critically appraised. Universal mobility (as a component of universal design) is still a largely ignored urban parameter in India despite an increase of 732.20% in the specially-abled and 105.25% in the elderly between 1911 and 2011. A total of 257 experts from the field of architecture and planning hailing from 66 cities in India were interviewed for this research. It was found that despite nationally implemented universal design guidelines, footpaths in 42.8% of the cities do not have universal mobility. In total, 74.7% of the respondents identify the dimension of the footpath as the most important factor for implementing universal mobility. The results of this study indicate the importance of universal design in improving the quality of life in Indian cities, and how urban local bodies can play a significant role in the process by using Public Private Partnership (hereafter, PPP) models and a new accessibility audit checklist.
  • Role of Cognition in Pedestrian-Level Universal Mobility: Case of Central Kolkata, India
    Gaurab Das Mahapatra, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Athens Journal of Architecture, 9, 1, 107, 128, Athens Institute for Education and Research ATINER, 27 Dec. 2022, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In this research, the role of cognition in Universal Mobility at the pedestrian-level has been investigated. A stretch of approximately 850 m in the core of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (in India) has been delineated as the case area for this research. The 02 data sets considered for this research are: 1) Physical data: Pedestrian Count and Vehicular Traffic Volume, and 2) Cognitive data: Light Intensity, Noise, and Thermal Comfort. The authors collected the data from the case area in the years 2020 and 2021. This paper initially involves determining the pedestrian “Level of Service” (LOS) based on the pedestrian count. Furthermore, the authors co-relate (Pearson’s Correlation with a 95% confidence interval) the LOS data with the light intensity, sound intensity, and temperature data; to establish a relationship between them. The result of this research indicates that there is a gap in realizing the potential of walkability in the case area. The authors conclude that the improvement of cognition in pedestrian-level Universal Mobility can lead to a better physical environment for the specially-abled and elderly.
  • The Actual Implementation of The Open-Oriented Reconstruction on Housing Blocks: A Case Study of Changchun, China
    Jiayu Huang, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Informa UK Limited, 22 Dec. 2022, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • History and Current Situation on Cultural Areas Located in High-Risk Disaster Zones: Case of the Black Salt in Sacapulas, Guatemala               
    Luis Pablo Yon, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Proceedings of 13th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA 2022), 1-21, Dec. 2022, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Planning Theory for Sustainable Community Resettlement and Environmental Transfer in the Context of Natural Disaster and Climate Change
    Suguru Mori
    Impact, 2022, 5, 37, 39, Science Impact, Ltd., 13 Oct. 2022, [Invited], [Lead author]
    English, Scientific journal, The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 was the first time that a single disaster relocated hundreds of districts, and it was completely unprecedented. Professor Suguru Mori is an expert in the field of helping communities rebuild after natural disasters who is interested in taking lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake in the establishment of community relocation that places emphasis on human rights and ethics. As a bachelor student, Mori experienced the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake in 1995, gaining the dual perspective of victim and researcher. This highlighted a disconnect. Mori is based in the Division of Architecture, Hokkaido University, Japan, where he is exploring planned community relocation in the context of large-scale disasters and climate change in the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular focus on Koizumi district in Kesennuma city and looking at both past and future risks. In addition to being a researcher, Mori is an architect and planner and a key approach is Action Research, which integrates research and practice to catalyse transformative change. He also uses approaches from the unique academic field of architectural planning research (APR), which was developed in academic circles of the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ) and scientifically examines architecture and its design methods.
  • 性的マイノリティ(LGBTQ+)と建築
    森 傑
    センターリポート, 52, 1, 20, 23, 一般財団法人北海道建築指導センター, 01 Apr. 2022, [Invited]
    Japanese, Research institution
  • ACTUAL CONDITIONS AND A PLANNING REVIEW OF COLLECTIVE RELOCATION SITE FROM THE VIEW OF CHANGES IN NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONSHIPS: Focusing on the collective relocation project for disaster prevention in Koizumi-Machi district, Kesennuma City, Japan
    TSUBOUCHI Ken, MORI Suguru, NOMURA Rie
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 87, 791, 54, 65, Architectural Institute of Japan, 30 Jan. 2022, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This paper aims to review a large-scale collective relocation planning of the Koizumi-Machi district, which implemented the Radburn design housing to mitigate the environmental transition against the Great East Japan earthquake. Based on actual conditions through two-year investigations after resettlement, it demonstrates that residents utilized the relocation site adapting to different issues of the community relocation: successions of the previous district's neighborhood relationships and constructions of new ones due to integrated multiple districts. On the other hand, there is a mismatch between total housing land design and individual housing reconstructions in point of the correspondence between entrance direction and cul-de-sac.
  • Pathway of adaptation to community relocation: Prospects and limitations of community-centred planning
    Ken Tsubouchi, Tetsuya Okada, Suguru Mori
    International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 66, 102582, 102582, Elsevier BV, Dec. 2021, [Peer-reviewed], [Last author]
    English, Scientific journal, This paper explores the long-term recovery process from planning to resettlement in the case of community relocation in the Koizumi district, which implemented relocation programme with a strong initiative of local residents against the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Through interview investigations and using pathway framework which explained the community recovery process as pathway, this study shows that the gradual shift in institutionalisation of local residents progressing the project from for the community to for the project implicitly and inevitably has affected the community's capacity despite the adoption and presence of a community-centred approach in the steps of the recovery efforts. The application of the community-centred approach may frame the relocation planning in consideration of the local community, but there is also a concern that it will inevitably gain authority within the community in the form of public policy. In other words, institutionalisation may not only occur when town planning efforts marginalise the community, but even when community-centring is intended and demonstrated in the planning process. We argue that community-centredness requires better understanding of its limitation so that more practical discussions about its potential can develop.
  • Spatial Design for Social Distancing and Social Distance
    Suguru Mori
    Annual Report of the Japan Society for Urbanology, 54, 31, 36, 日本都市学会, May 2021, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Analysis of Issues on Local Living Based on Trial and Error About Making Stationed Points by Mobile Sellers : Focusing on Two Cases in Depopulated Areas of Hokkaido
    Haruyasu Obushi, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Annual Report of the Japan Society for Urbanology, 54, 193, 202, 日本都市学会, May 2021, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception
    Gaurab Das Mahapatra, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 13, 8, 4391, 4391, MDPI, Apr. 2021, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In this research, users' perception towards Universal Mobility in old core cities of India has been critically analyzed. Despite Universal Design guidelines from the United Nations and Union Government of India, old cities in India seldom have Universal Mobility, in effect endangering the lifestyle of senior citizens and differently-abled people. The core of Kolkata Municipal Corporation in Kolkata, India, has been considered a case example for this research. This research has considered three types of datasets for analysis. First, the authors interviewed 310 respondents from the Indian design fraternity, with the objective of understanding their opinions on the concept of Universal Design. In the next investigative study of 125 respondents from different wards of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the purpose was to comprehend people's perception regarding walkability and mobility in an old Indian city. In the last visual survey of a stretch in Central Kolkata, the focus was on identifying hindrances in Universal Mobility in an old city core of Indian origin. Significant dissatisfaction was found regarding walkability amongst all user groups, which is linked to poor infrastructural conditions. Furthermore, accessing public transportation is difficult due to improper waiting facilities. However, the design fraternity in India suggests the need of separate accessibility guidelines for old and new cities in India. The design fraternity also recommends a customized rating system for accessing Universal Design. The result of this study indicates a need of recognizing the difficulty in imparting Universal Mobility in old core cities in India. This information can be used for preparing an access audit checklist through Architectural Planning, which is the first step in proposing a framework for Universal Mobility in old core cities in India.
  • A Review on Housing Affordability and Housing Policy Application in Neglected Border Cities in Jordan
    Thamer Mahmmoud Muhammad Al Jbarat, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 15, 3, David Publishing Company, 28 Mar. 2021, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • Developed vs. undeveloped streets in Da Nang, Vietnam: which are more usable, and for whom?
    Duy Thinh Do, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Urbanism, 1, 27, Informa UK Limited, 14 Mar. 2021, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, The improvement of street space, in both physical and non-physical aspects, has brought a new-look to the city but also raised some controversy. Undeveloped streets, despite their lower quality and fewer amenities, still prove to have a certain attraction to urban residents. This study explores users’ perceived usage of street space based on physical and non-physical attributes that help fill the knowledge gap in street design and development. The results show that higher-income individuals tend to gather and participate in activities on modern streets, while lower-income individuals have a tendency to use undeveloped streets. This result supports the hypothesis that differences in demography can lead to differences in environmental perceptions. These findings also provide empirical evidence of the irrationality of street improvement in Vietnam, which primarily focuses on physical factors but omits non-physical elements. The study also gives suggestions for street improvements and development in Vietnam, in particular, which can be applied in countries with similar socio-economic and cultural contexts.
  • Current Living Environment of A Do Village: A Case Study of Development-Forced Displacement and Resettlement in Guang Nam Province, Vietnam               
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori, Duy Thinh Do, Thi Vy Phuong Vo
    The 16th Conference of International Development and Urban Planning, Session B, No.33, Dec. 2020, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Can spontaneous gentrification be a vector of economic, social and urban revitalization? Case of the old town of Marrakesh in Morocco               
    Imane Benelkadi, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    The 16th Conference of International Development and Urban Planning, Session B, No.24, Dec. 2020, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Living Conditions of Country People Migrating to Get a Better Education in Huining County, Gansu Province, China               
    Yidan Li, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    The 16th Conference of International Development and Urban Planning, Session B, No.11, Dec. 2020, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Communication and Community at the Border Between Slum and Metropolitan Area: Focusing on the Behavior Settings on the Streets Between “Catambor” and “Alvalade” in Luanda               
    Yannick Oliveira, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    The 16th Conference of International Development and Urban Planning, Session A, No.27, Dec. 2020, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • The Issues of Incomplete Resettlement by the Development Forced Displacement of Hanging River Comprehensive Rehabilitation Project in Xiantao, China               
    Chuhong Song, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    The 16th Conference of International Development and Urban Planning, Session A, No.3, Dec. 2020, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • THE CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES ON COMMON SPACE PLANNING OF MIXED HOUSING COMPLEX IN BEIJING, CHINA : Focusing on the residents' outdoor behavior and setting location of Private-owned housing and Public-rental housing
    初 楚, 野村 理恵, 森 傑
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 85, 778, 2539, 2549, 日本建築学会, Dec. 2020, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 買い物弱者問題を再考する「まちの整体」その実践と展望
    森傑
    生活協同組合研究, 534, Jul. 2020, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • BASIC ANALYSIS OF THE VISUAL PHENOMENA IN UNDERGROUND SPACES BASED ON ECOLOGICAL GEOMETRY : A study based on the comparison of the Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway, the Crysta Nagahori Shopping Arcade, and the Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall
    Hirotaka TANAKA, Suguru MORI, Rie NOMURA
    Journal of architecture, planning and environmental engineering, 84, 764, 2087, 2097, 日本建築学会, Oct. 2019, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 公共施設の再編 : 立地適正化計画から生活圏のグランドデザインへ
    森 傑
    センターリポート, 49, 2, 6, 9, 北海道建築指導センター, Jul. 2019, [Invited]
    Japanese, Research institution
  • Actual conditions of mixed public-private planning for housing complexes in Beijing
    Chu Chu, Rie Nomura, Suguru Mori
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 11, 8, MDPI, Apr. 2019, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, Mixed habitation environments have gradually proved to be an effective planning method to promote social integration in many countries. However, due to the differences in the social backgrounds of each country, it is essential to implement construction methods suitable for local conditions. On the other hand, the planning theories and construction methods discussed from multiple perspectives, including an architectural perspective of spatial forms, have been insufficient, which is not conducive to constructing a sustainable dwelling environment. This article aims to clarify the planning status of spatial forms and their issues by investigating existing projects with mixed habitation environments in China. Unlike other countries that have implemented relevant policies for many years, China has just begun to explore relevant schemes (i.e., public-rental housing in private-owned housing complexes) aiming to promote mixed habitation environments. The selected research objects included all projects already inhabited at the end of June 2017 in the city of Beijing. Through field survey, the research objects were divided into eight types via an analysis of building layouts and residents' traffic lines. The results show that out of the many research objects, two kinds of housing were clearly distinctive, and only a few research objects matched the basic conditions to be defined as a mixed habitation. The conditions are not conducive to the formation of mixed habitation; therefore, a more detailed discussion on how to design a mixed habitation environment is necessary to aid further research.
  • Territorial cognition, behavior, and space of residents: A comparative study of territoriality between open and gated housing blocks; A Case Study of Changchun, China
    Jiayu Huang, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 11, 8, MDPI, Apr. 2019, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, Residents have territorial cognition with different hierarchies and conduct corresponding behaviors in the outdoor space of housing blocks through sharing space and facilities. This mechanism stems from human need and might be influenced by physical environmental elements. To understand this effect, especially after a guideline for transforming existing gated housing blocks was enacted in China, this study compared the territoriality of open and gated housing blocks from the view of the cognition, behavior, and space through combined methods. Interview, snapshot, and observation were conducted to capture the situation of these three dimensions, then they were evaluated and grouped by factor analysis and quartiles. Obtained results in the open housing block were found to be inferior to that in the gated case. The conclusion was drawn based on the above that there are remarkable differences between open and gated housing blocks on the intensity of residents' territorial cognition, the level and quantity of their territorial behaviors, and the distribution as well as continuity of the territorial space.
  • SOCIAL LIVING ENVIRONMENT IN KOST PRIVATE RENTAL HOUSING BASED ON TENANTS’ EXPERIENCE: A case of urban settlement in Jakarta, Indonesia
    Diah Wasis WULANDARI, Suguru MORI
    Journal of architecture, planning and environmental engineering, 84, 757, 527, 536, Mar. 2019, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • シドニー滞在記 : 7カ月間のノマド生活を通じて
    森 傑
    センターリポート, 48, 4, 20, 25, 北海道建築指導センター, Jan. 2019, [Invited]
    Japanese, Research institution
  • A comparative study of user behaviors on unimproved and improved street spaces in Da Nang, Vietnam
    Duy Thinh Do, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 11, 12, MDPI, Jun. 2019, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, The shortage of open spaces in developing countries in Asia such as Vietnam has been a thorny question for urbanists. Due to a poor history of public spaces, people tend to use street spaces as open spaces and other functions that bring chaos and danger onto the streets. Although developed countries in the West have overcome the dangers of life on street spaces to some extent, Vietnam, with its low quality of life, retains its inherent street bustle. Street improvements have been carried out to enhance the quality of urban life. This research aims at comparing improved and unimproved street spaces in various aspects, including user behavior and the environment-behavior relationship within street spaces and their surroundings. The findings contribute to the future improvement of street spaces in Vietnam and other developing countries based on theories of Environment-Behavior Studies. Through this research, the street renovation and development idea can be processed in a distinctive manner that appreciates the cultural and social context instead of being derived from the arbitrary or intuitive ideas of designers. By using various observation methods such as centered behavioral mapping (PcBM) and visual encounter surveys (VES), and statistical analysis such as principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis (CA), the findings show that a total of eight physical attributes need consideration during street renovations or development processes. Improved and unimproved street spaces share two attributes and differ in six attributes. Additionally, three environment-behavior patterns support the implications detailed in this paper. Finally, a suggestion for street space development and management is made to support related authorities and urbanists in future projects; it is hope that this research will contribute to creating more livable and sustainable street environments.
  • Resettling, disconnecting or displacing? Attending to local sociality, culture and history in disaster settings
    Minna Hsu, Tetsuya Okada, Suguru Mori, Richard Howitt
    Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 60, 2, 163, 174, Wiley, Aug. 2019, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In many disaster settings, top-down responses emphasise ‘expert-led’ solutions that often involve relocating disaster-affected communities. While the intention might be to move people from harm's way and facilitate recovery, failure to attend to local pre-disaster circumstances as well as the interplay between power, resilience and vulnerability within and around affected communities often sees resettlement reconfigure as displacement or disconnection. This oversight may even usher in a new phase of dispossession and disadvantage for marginalised groups (particularly in colonial settings). This paper explores experiences in Australia, Japan and Taiwan to reflect on what issues of local sociality, local culture and local resilience need to be attended to in framing ‘better’ disaster responses.
  • An analysis of relationship between the environment and user's behavior on unimproved streets: A case study of Da Nang City, Vietnam
    Duy Thinh Do, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 11, 1, MDPI, 01 Jan. 2019, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, One of the most insoluble problems confronted by urban areas in developing countries is the shortage of open space; street space allows daily human activities, promotes social interaction, and is seen as a precondition for the sustainable development of the community. Although some seemingly public space is also built up in Vietnam, street space is often where resident's go to perform activities. This research aims at studying behaviors of users in old street space and the interaction with existing physical settings; as an input to future renovation and the development of street space in a manner that respects the cultural and social context of the Vietnamese people. User's behaviors in streets and physical characteristics of space were collected and processed in accordance with theories of behavior setting and proxemics using some methods including place-centered behavioral mapping (PcBM) and visual encounter surveys (VES). The analysis showed that three types of behavior, including (1) Type A where various frequent activities occurred, (2) Type B which discouraged most human activities, and (3) Type C where neither frequent nor infrequent behaviors can represent environmental behavior patterns in the old street spaces of Vietnam and for each of these types of patterns improvements have been proposed by organizing street and pavements layouts detailed in this paper. The proposed improvements are based on the relationship between human behaviors and properties of the street space to assist designers, administers, and authorities in renovating and developing better and more sustainable street space.
  • The Influence of Open-Oriented Residential Transformation on Environmental Behaviors and Spatial Types: A Case Study of Changchun, China               
    Jiayu Huang, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior StudiesProceedings of the 13th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, 527, 532, Nov. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • A Consideration of Current Situations on the Social Mix Planning of Housing Complex in China               
    Chu CHU, Suguru MORI, Rie MOMURA
    Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, 392, 398, Nov. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Analyzing spatial structure of traditional houses in old towns with tourism development and its transformation toward sustainable development of residential environments in hexia old town, in China
    Rie Nomura, Siyuan Shan, Suguru Mori
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 10, 10, MDPI, 22 Oct. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, This study elucidates the spatial structure of traditional houses, and its transformation toward sustainable development of residential environments in old towns that are currently the focus of tourism development initiatives. Hexia old town in Huai'an District, China, was chosen for this study involving a field survey, questionnaire survey, and interviews. Data analysis identified three periods of residential transformation and three patterns of the residential transformation process. In all cases, there was low awareness of building conservation measures and lack of tourism development by the government, which has translated into ongoing residential transformations according to the demands of daily life. However, in the interests of tourism development, some businesses have started making use of vacant residences and traditional homes, and the relative proximity to work and home imply sustainability of residents' lifestyles under these conditions. An improvement plan for an old town requires a thorough understanding of the circumstances surrounding residential modifications executed by residents, the problems faced in the living environment, as well as efforts to increase the residents' awareness of the issue of sustainable living in that old town.
  • Challenges of the Spontaneous Gentrification Process of the Old Town of Marrakesh, Case Study of the Neighborhood Units Surrounding the Dead End Streets               
    Imane Benelkadi, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Proceedings of 12th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA 2018), P9-2, Oct. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • The Redesign of a Street in Cebu Based on Residents’ Behavior Settings               
    Joachim Michael Espina, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Proceedings of 12th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA 2018), P7-2, Oct. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • An analysis of environment behavior relationships towards the design of a local mixed-used street: Based on behavior settings of Belgium Street in Cebu City, Philippines
    Joachim Michael Espina, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 10, 9, MDPI, 10 Sep. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, Streets function as public spaces that improve the aspects of social sustainability by accommodating the daily activities of people, further contributing to the strengthening of relationships in society and the expansion of people's social networks. This research focuses on studying the relationship of human behavior and the street environment in Cebu, Philippines, which can help to contribute to a better approach towards street improvements. Filipino behavior settings were identified and classified based upon people's activities on the street that were gathered using the Behavior Mapping Method. From the analysis of behavior settings on the behavior maps, the current use of the street has been classified into zones, and has shown potential for street sharing by being flexible enough to accommodate both behavior settings and vehicular traffic at different times. Based on the findings of the analysis, design proposals were created as an interview tool to extract information from respondents on the street. From the results of the interviews, considerations such as the importance of preserving the existing behavior settings, promoting safety, and preventing conflicts on the street can be used to develop an improved street design.
  • Main Design Elements Affecting People’s Evaluation of the Street Environment of Danang, Vietnam               
    Thinh Duy Do, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Proceedings of 2018 International Conference of Asian-Pacific Planning Societies, 174, 178, Aug. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Comparing characteristics of environmental behaviors and spatial types in open and gated housing blocks: A case study of Changchun, China
    Jiayu Huang, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Sustainability (Switzerland), 10, 6, MDPI, 01 Jun. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, Physical characteristics of residential areas affect many aspects of living sustainability, including the environmental behavior of residents. Based on the policy issued in China in 2016, the guideline of transforming existing gated housing blocks into open mode is being gradually implemented in some cities. However, the transforming of boundary walls and internal roads has changed the living environment such as the open space that residents have been accustomed to and has affected environmental behaviors correspondingly. From perspectives of spatial types and environmental behaviors, this research compared an open housing block (which is reconstructed from gated one) with a comparable original gated housing block. The Behavior Mapping Method was used to capture environmental behaviors in two housing blocks; factor analysis and cluster analysis were used to extract spatial characteristics and classify spatial types; and finally differences between the open housing block and the gated housing block were shown by comparing the distribution of environmental behaviors in each space type. The results indicate that the presence or absence of the enclosing walls affects the division of space types and environmental behaviors in housing blocks. For gated housing blocks, spaces with strong privacy attract various types of activities, which are overwhelming in categories and the number of people, while in the open housing blocks, this situation is not as obvious as in the former.
  • A fundamental study on transfer housing to uplands for prevention of natural disaster as reconstruction of urban planning in advance : A case study of Nankai Trough Earthquake
    Junko Ikezoe, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Annual Report of the Japan Society for Urbanology, 51, 201, 209, 日本都市学会, May 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Passenger’s Attention Behaviors along Street Space: A Case Study of Da Nang City
    Thinh Duy Do, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12, 4, 245, 261, Apr. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • Analysis of actual conditions on ZUSLAN as seasonal second dwelling place for the residents of Ulaanbaatar
    Rie NOMURA Solongo, JAMIYANDORJ, Suguru MORI
    Journal of Japan Institute of Landscape Architecture, 81, 5, 687, 690, Mar. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Characteristics of the spatial composition change and the renovation method in converting housing to store
    Yoko Omae, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 24, 56, 317, 322, Architectural Institute of Japan, 01 Feb. 2018, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aimed to analyze the concrete design methods for attractive commercial space in the cases converting housing to store. Conversion housing to store could be useful for making use of vacant houses, which have been increasing today in Sapporo. As the result, the basic patterns of functional change in conversion and the characteristics of renovation methods in each pattern were ascertained.
  • Side Setback Areas as Side Yards Architectural and Psychological Evaluation of Side Setback Areas in Residential Buildings Using a Multidimensional Measure–Case Study of Sapporo Neighbourhoods, Japan
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Urban Policy and Research, 35, 3, 275, 297, ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 03 Jul. 2017, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In urban environments, front yards and backyards are valued by residents for the opportunities they provide for enriching residential activities and promoting neighbourly ties. This article extends previous inquiries to identify the preferred uses and attributes of side setback areas in a comparatively dense urban environment. While front yards or backyards may contribute to sociability, no such effects have been reported for the side setback areas, with their function being instrumental rather than social. On the basis of a 2013 survey, the average side setback area in Sapporo (Japan) is <2m wide and its typical use is for storage. A series of cross-statistical analyses was used to investigate possible correlations and to predict the role of the physical attributes of adjacent facades on the perceptions of the respondents. This was followed by an in-depth interview of those who volunteered. The results indicated that side setback areas that were lesser than 1-m wide were perceived as abandoned and assumed to have no function. However, those wider than 1m were seen as secondary storage areas. Regardless of this, respondents valued the light and ventilation provided by side setback areas.
  • Evolution and problems about seasonal 2 area residence in snowy cold region
    Rie Nomura, Suguru Mori
    Annual Report of the Japan Society for Urbanology, 50, 271, 278, 日本都市学会, May 2017, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • THE ADMINISTRATION-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP IN PLAN FORMULATION FOR PROJECTS FOR PROMOTING COLLECTIVE RELOCATION: Focusing on community groups' establishment and subsequent activities in Kesennuma and Miyako cities
    森傑, 黒坂泰弘, 森下満, 野村理恵
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 82, 734, 929‐939, 939, 日本建築学会, Apr. 2017, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese
  • Side setback areas in residential zones in Japan – A socio-psychological approach towards studying setbacks, case study of an inner Osaka neighborhood
    Amir Shojai, Rie Nomura, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 16, 3, 589, 596, ARCHITECTURAL INST JAPAN, Sep. 2017, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, This paper presents a study of utilization and perceptions towards side setback areas as an important but often overlooked urban space. Side setback areas, which are mutual distances between adjoining buildings in a high density, inner-urban, residential area of Osaka, Japan were selected for study. Volunteers were interviewed in the Kita Nakamichi area to investigate the physical attributes of their side setback areas and their frequency of usage. There was little impression of side setback areas or windows opening towards them. They are seen only as mere left out spaces between the building and boundaries; however, the respondents did not have concerns about security.On the subject of utilization of the side setback areas, activities such as storage and gardening were noted, as these places were seen as abandoned spaces but subject to considerable maintenance, and were suggested by a significant number of the respondents as good places for parking places, storing items and drying clothes due to receiving good light and ventilation. When asked about their preference for making contact with fellow neighbours via their side facades, respondents unanimously reported that they prefer to undertake social interaction at their front door and those accidental contacts are not favoured.
  • なぜ、空き家が「問題」なのか?
    森 傑
    札幌商工会議所・空き家対策コラム, Dec. 2016, [Invited]
    Japanese, Research society
  • Developing terminology for side facades and side setback areas in Japanese neighborhoods: a study on utility and perception
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    City, Territory and Architecture, 3, 1, 01 Dec. 2016, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, The contribution of front or back yards to sociability has been the subject of several studies. No such finding however is evident for side setback areas, short distances kept between adjacent buildings, which in the case of comparatively dense Japanese urban neighborhood environments can be as short as a few decimeters. The present study locates side setback areas and building facades that look towards them in Japanese planning terminology, and examines them from the residents’ point of view. The data for this preliminary step of the research was collected based on a carefully designed and explained 2014 survey of 190 academics scholars throughout Japan. The results suggest that no demographic characteristic or housing type, number of floors or period of time living in the area were shown to be significant in residents’ perceptions towards the side setback areas. Those who had no side setback area were more concerned with their privacy, smoke, sound or darkness whereas those with side setback areas were more satisfied. As for preferences, having a Green Wall, Terrace/Balcony and Living/Dining were the preferred choice of those with side setback areas. All respondents tended to perceive the spaces as valued for the light and ventilation they provide. Several activities such as storage, parking and drying clothes were common among the respondents’ perceptions of activities suitable for these spaces.
  • Analysis of actual conditions on a seasonal second residential base in Ulaanbaatar city               
    Rie Nomura, Solongo Jamiyandorj, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), D-15-4, Sep. 2016, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Organized Shared Homes Toward the Improvement of Kost: a Case of Self-organized Rental Housing in Indonesia               
    Diah W. Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), D-8-2, Sep. 2016, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • The Method of Renovating Older Apartment Buildings: Finding a Way to Shared Living A Case Study of SOCIAL APARTMENT NAKANOSHIMA in Sapporo, Japan               
    Ken Tsubouchi, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), A-3-2, Sep. 2016, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 建築と社会を考える NO.11 公共施設再編の公共性
    森傑
    建築と社会, 97, 1134, 32, 35, 日本建築協会, Sep. 2016, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Side setback areas vs. backyards in residential zones in Japan and Iran: A comparative study of behavior and perceptions towards setback spaces based on morphological dissimilarities, case studies of Shiraz and Sapporo               
    Amir Shojai, Kaveh Fattahi, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), D-1-1, Sep. 2016, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 民間建築物の転用による公共施設の整備検討パターンの分析―北海道市町村における建物取得の背景とプロセスに注目して―
    堂本勇人, 森傑, 野村理恵
    地域施設計画研究, 34, 213‐218, Jul. 2016, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • コミュニティを支える空間 : 気仙沼市小泉地区のこれまでとこれから
    森 傑
    生活協同組合研究, 482, 9, 12, 生協総合研究所, Mar. 2016, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Baptism of Transactionalism : Eyes on the architecture and society(Books and papers that led me to the field of People-Environment Studies)
    Mori Suguru
    MERA Journal, 18, 2, 31, 34, 人間・環境学会, Mar. 2016, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 人口3割減時代の公共施設再編と生活圏のグランドデザイン
    森 傑
    住民行政の窓, 426, 426, 4, 14, 日本加除出版, Mar. 2016, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 東日本大震災から5年 コミュニティを支える空間―気仙沼市小泉地区のこれまでとこれから―
    森傑
    生活協同組合研究, 482, 9, 12, Mar. 2016, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • THE CHANGE OF LAYOUT AND USING CONDITION AS A BACKGROUND OF AGRICULTURE DIVERSIFICATION:A study of open planning on the farm house and the agriculuture facility in Hokkaido
    KIKUCHI Shoki, NOMURA Rie, MORI Suguru
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 81, 730, 2585, 2594, 日本建築学会, 2016
    Japanese, &nbsp;This study aims at clarifying the characteristics and change process about such space usage as houses and agricultural facilities have been exploited to conduct the activities excluding production in accordance with the agricultural diversification which manages restaurants and private guesthouses, etc. in addition to the agricultural production.<br>&nbsp;As to the survey targets, 31 farming households in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido prefecture have cooperated with our surveys. The survey period is from February to December in 2015 and we have conducted interviews and field surveys of those farming households during that period.<br>&nbsp;We will adjust the characteristics and change process in making farming houses and facilities freely available as clarified according to the research. The used circulations created by the start of service business could be classified into six patterns according to approaches from roads and space circulations. The cases which space circulations specializes in service were approximately 60% and the cases which approaches from roads specialize in service were half or less. The cases systematically set in accordance with the contents of service business and the situation of land use among the cases which share used circulations together can be seen. In the cases which service circulations are completely detached, sites excluding sites of farming households tend to be used. In addition, in the cases which circulations have been changed after starting service business, the originally unforeseen circumstances such as the business scales enlarged or contracted due to the alternation of generations and the usage of the empty space resulting from the enhanced function production have happened.<br>&nbsp;As to function layouts in sites, there were half or more farming households which had formed service space through setting the rooms related to diversified business with a focus on easily accessible places such as places located beside roads, etc. There are not only the cases which have given priority to service space and gradually increased it but also the cases which have eliminated it on the contrary among the cases which have changed function layouts during the period from the start of service business to the surveys. There are a few cases which have systematically adjusted function layouts and so it is a reality that they have tackled the actual circumstances on an ad hoc basis while ensuring new space is hard due to limited site areas and existing buildings.
  • パネルディスカッション 官民連携によるレジリエンス向上の可能性 (首都直下地震・南海トラ巨大地震にどう備えるか) -- (巨大地震対策シンポジウム)
    森 傑, 佐分 英治, 小林 千佳子
    季刊政策・経営研究, 2016, 1, 52, 58, 三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング, 2016, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • A REVIEW ON TEHRAN's RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT:Developing under citywide transitional planning policy
    SHOJAI Amir, MORI Suguru
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 81, 721, 645, 654, 日本建築学会, 2016, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, This paper reviews density control regulations in the city of Tehran, Iran, for private residential developments, meaning those constructed not by public sector but by individuals. The focus here is on the measures which seek to address physical attributes such as Building Coverage Ratio, Floor Area Ratio and provisions for open spaces. Based on statistical data with regards to recent private housing development, this paper argues that, as a result of transitory citywide development laws, most residential zones in Tehran have changed into mainly 5 storey apartment buildings, with limited open and semi-open spaces, in the interests of developers, in turn influenced by high demand and profit in the housing market.
  • Nature and Operation of Kost Private Rental Housing in Urban Settlement Development of Jakarta, Indonesia
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 9, 1362, 1369, Nov. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECTS TO PROMOTE COLLECTIVE RELOCATION FOR DISASTER PREVENTION AS SET OUT IN THE LAND RESTRUCTURING PLAN: Focusing on council-led group relocation of Kesennuma city
    ISHIMARU TOKIHIRO, MORI SUGURU, NOMURA RIE
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 80, 715, 1979, 1989, Architectural Institute of Japan, Sep. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study examines the progress achieved by projects aimed at promoting collective relocation for disaster prevention since the Great East Japan Earthquake and their current state of affairs. This investigation seeks to clarify the spatial characteristics of the residential land currently under construction on hilly terrain as part of these collective relocation projects. Spatial planning for the collective relocation project in Kesennuma city, which deals with a relatively small area, has focused on relocation that respects existing community units, i.e., the identical and unified types. In addition, most of the housing development plans focus on construction that will connect and run linearly along the National Highway 45, which is the main arterial road of Kesennuma.
  • SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BICYCLE PARKING LOT FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF CONDITION OF LOCATIONS AND SURROUNDINGS: The location of bicycle parking lots in the central city area of Sapporo
    HOJO SHINGO, MORI SUGURU, NOMURA RIE
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 714, 1753, 1763, Aug. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Reconsideration of sustainable urban residential areas as seen in the residential suburbs of Ulaanbaatar               
    Rie NOMURA, Solongo JAMIYANDORJ, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of The 18th Biennial International Asian Regional Association of Home Economics Congress, Aug. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 冬期集住による高齢者の生活支援と施設運営に関する研究―旭川市西神楽地域の取組みに注目して―
    NOMURA RIE, MORI SUGURU, FUJIMAKI MISATO
    地域施設計画研究, 33, 121, 127, Jul. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • CHARACTERISTICS OF SPATIAL COGNITION THROUGH THE CHANGE OF URBAN SPACE STRUCTURE : Comparative analysis between before and after the development of Sapporo underground pedestrian space
    前川 絵里, 森 傑, 野村 理恵
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 80, 711, 1057, 1065, 日本建築学会, 30 May 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to clarify the relationship between the change in spatial structure resulting from the development of Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space and human behaviors, as well as their spatial cognition. The characteristics of spatial and distance cognitions and their change were analyzed by sketch-map experiment and walking experiment. As a result of the analysis, the following points of the characteristics of spatial and distance cognitions and their change have become clear. 1) The pedestrians' spatial cognition has been improved in accuracy. 2) The pedestrians' spatial cognition is getting more restrictive.
  • Resident Evaluation of Community-Acquired Communal Facilities in the Housing Complex - A Case Study of Chonggu 3 Cha APT in Seoul, Korea               
    Ji Young KANG, Suguru MORI, Rie NOMURA
    2015 the Asia-pacific network for housing research conference book, 311, 311, Apr. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Social Perspective of the Living Experience of Tenants in Kost Rental Housing: A Case of Urban Settlement of Jakarta, Indonesia               
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    2015 the Asia-pacific network for housing research conference book, 255, 255, Apr. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 集団移転/復興まちづくりの合意形成とファシリテーション (特集 東日本大震災から4年 : 自治体にとっての視座)
    森 傑
    ガバナンス, 167, 31, 33, ぎょうせい, Mar. 2015, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Comparative Analysis on Master Plan of Village Reconstruction and Its Performance: A case study of Shuangzhuang New Village by the new rural policies in China
    Yingnan WANG, Rie NOMURA, Suguru MORI
    Urban and Regional Planning Review, 2, 31, 42, Mar. 2015, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • CHARACTERISTICS OF SPATIAL COGNITION THROUGH THE CHANGE OF URBAN SPACE STRUCTURE
    Comparative analysis between before and after the development of Sapporo underground pedestrian space

    MAEKAWA Eri, MORI Suguru, NOMURA Rie
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 80, 711, 1057, 1065, 日本建築学会, 2015
    Japanese, &nbsp;This study aims to clarify the relationship between the change in spatial structure resulting from the development of Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space and human behaviors, as well as their spatial cognition. The characteristics of spatial and distance cognitions and their change were analyzed by sketch-map experiment and walking experiment. As a result of the analysis, the following points of the characteristics of spatial and distance cognitions and their change have become clear. 1) The pedestrians' spatial cognition has been improved in accuracy. 2) The pedestrians' spatial cognition is getting more restrictive.
  • 東日本大震災(14)~復興(災害に強いまちづくり)~復興まちづくりにおける集団移転の課題
    森傑
    季刊消防科学と情報, 118, 11, 14, Nov. 2014, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • The Assessment of Current Legal Basis of Kost Private Rental Housing: a Case Study of the Urban Settlement of Jakarta, Indonesia               
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Habitat Engineering and Design (JHED), 6, 1, 15, 25, Sep. 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • Developing Objective Measurement for Studying Residential Behavior and Perception in Setback Areas               
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori
    Poster Presentation, American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Aug. 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • ANALYSIS OF HOUSING SPATIAL LAYOUT AND USING CONDITION BEFORE VILLAGES REORGANIZATION: A study on the improvement of the residential environment after the New rural policies in Henan province, China
    WANG YINGNAN, NOMURA RIE, MORI SUGURU
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 79, 701, 1477, 1486, 日本建築学会, Jul. 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • CONSIDERATION OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS IN MANAGEMENT AND FACILITY UTILIZATIONS OF THE AQUARIUM: Publicness and sustainability of aquariums as cultural facilities
    SUGAWA YASUKO, MORI SUGURU, NOMURA RIE
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 79, 701, 1505, 1514, 日本建築学会, Jul. 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Characteristics of the Spatial Structure of Kosts Private Rental Housing: A Case Study of the Urban Settlement of Jakarta, Indonesia
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    JOURNAL OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING ENGINEERING, 13, 2, 309, 316, ARCHITECTURAL INST JAPAN, May 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, This paper investigates kosts, private rental housing facilities spontaneously developed by house owners mostly due to changes in their stages of life, the need for additional income, and the demand for cheaper housing for people who reside far from their place of employment and education. The arrangements vary considerably, making kosts popular housing options. Currently there are no specific design standards for kosts. Their design and operation are based on the owners' preferences. This research was based in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, which is the center of business and has the greatest degree of urbanization. The high housing prices there, combined with relatively low incomes makes it difficult for middle-to-low income earners to afford houses.
    Focusing on space planning by owners, this paper discusses various patterns of spatial arrangement in kosts and the impact on the living space of residents. The data collected was analyzed by classification and quantitative descriptive analysis methods. The spatial organization and lack of space trigger behavioral changes and the misuse of space. Furthermore, many kosts are not up to the Indonesian standards of a healthy home. The formation of specific design standards is important to improve the physical conditions of kosts and their sense of community.
  • 時間と戦う集団移転 : 気仙沼市小泉地区のこれまでとこれから (特集 復興住宅とコミュニティ)
    森 傑
    まちづくり, 42, 66, 72, 学芸出版社, Apr. 2014, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 復興まちづくりにおける集団移転の課題 (特集 東日本大震災(14)復興(災害に強いまちづくり))
    森 傑
    消防科学と情報, 118, 11, 14, 消防科学総合センター, 2014, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Characteristics of the spatial structure of kosts private rental housing: A case study of the urban settlement of Jakarta, Indonesia
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 13, 2, 309, 316, ARCHITECTURAL INST JAPAN, May 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, This paper investigates kosts, private rental housing facilities spontaneously developed by house owners mostly due to changes in their stages of life, the need for additional income, and the demand for cheaper housing for people who reside far from their place of employment and education. The arrangements vary considerably, making kosts popular housing options. Currently there are no specific design standards for kosts. Their design and operation are based on the owners' preferences. This research was based in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, which is the center of business and has the greatest degree of urbanization. The high housing prices there, combined with relatively low incomes makes it difficult for middle-to-low income earners to afford houses.Focusing on space planning by owners, this paper discusses various patterns of spatial arrangement in kosts and the impact on the living space of residents. The data collected was analyzed by classification and quantitative descriptive analysis methods. The spatial organization and lack of space trigger behavioral changes and the misuse of space. Furthermore, many kosts are not up to the Indonesian standards of a healthy home. The formation of specific design standards is important to improve the physical conditions of kosts and their sense of community.
  • A Consideration of People-Environment Relationship through the Residents' Life Stories in Apartment Shares : Focusing on "SOCIAL APARTMENT NAKANOSHIMA SAPPORO" as the Renovated Existing Building
    坪内 健, 森 傑, 野村 理恵
    都市住宅学 = Urban housing sciences, 87, 173, 178, 都市住宅学会, 2014
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • ANALYSIS OF HOUSING SPATIAL LAYOUT AND USING CONDITION BEFORE VILLAGES REORGANIZATION:A study on the improvement of the residential environment after the New rural policies in Henan province, China
    WANG Yingnan, NOMURA Rie, MORI Suguru
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 79, 701, 1477, 1486, 日本建築学会, 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Following Chinas Reform and Opening up from 1978, the number of agricultural labors decreased drastically after a steady rise in the number of laborers who moved into the cities. According to Chinas rapid urbanization and modernization, compared with the traditional farming life, the former life has changed a lot. Traditional residences have not fit to the modern life before villages reorganization by the New rural polices that was declared by Chinese government since 2005. Accordingly, this paper aims to understand the current living situation before reorganization based on various conditions and spatial aspects, and tries to adress the key issues focusing on the uses. From the fieldwork on the targeted villages, this study shows that some of spatial features of the traditional houses, as well as residents living habits have been preserved, however, according to the new way of living demands, the transformation of spaces functions and their uses have been evolving.
  • CONSIDERATION OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS IN MANAGEMENT AND FACILITY UTILIZATIONS OF THE AQUARIUM:Publicness and sustainability of aquariums as cultural facilities
    SUGAWA Yasuko, MORI Suguru, NOMURA Rie
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 79, 701, 1505, 1514, 日本建築学会, 2014, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to consider the issues on sustaining aquariums publicness as cultural facilities by providing good services with stability. Actual conditions and its changes over the years on all aquariums in Japan were surveyed. Also, questionnaires on the operation, the maintenance and the facility utilizations were conducted from the viewpoint of social and educational aspects. As a result of factor analysis, the following points of aquariums orientation have become clear; 1) entertainable attribute for attracting customers, 2) profitable attribute with stability and sustainability, 3) planning attribute for outside aquarium programs.
  • Side Setback Areas as Behavioral Settings               
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori
    Poster Presentation and Talk, Conference 'Complexity, Cognition, Urban Planning and Design' organized by TU Delft, Faculty of Architecture,, Oct. 2013, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • ACTUAL CONDITIONS AND SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF IWAMIZAWA COMPOUND STATION BUILDING WITH THE PRIZE OF AIJ 2010
    HASEBE HISATO, MORI SUGURU
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 691, 1909, 1918, Sep. 2013, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Side Areas as Behavioral Settings - Understanding Residents' Behavior and Perception of Open Spaces between Adjacent Buildings in Japanese Neighborhoods               
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of International Symposium on City Planning, CPIJ, 163, 166, Aug. 2013, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Study of Sustainability and Community Cohesion in Kost Rental Housing: A Case of Urban Settlement of Jakarta               
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of International Symposium on City Planning, CPIJ, 99, 102, Aug. 2013, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Developing a Multidimensional Measure for Evaluating Perception and Behavior in Open Spaces on the Periphery of the Residences               
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the International Network Symposium 2013 organized by International Association of People and Environment Studies (IAPS), 65, 66, Jun. 2013, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Characteristics of the Spatial Genotypes in Post-War Public Housing in Iraq               
    Tara Abdulrazak ALIMARDAN, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Habitat Engineering and Design, 5, 1, 15, 25, Mar. 2013, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • 予防としての高台集団移転の可能性を探る、沼津市内浦重須地区
    森 傑
    新都市, 67, 1, 20, 24, 都市計画協会, Feb. 2013, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • ACTUAL CONDITIONS AND SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF IWAMIZAWA COMPOUND STATION BUILDING WITH THE PRIZE OF AIJ 2010
    HASEBE Hisato, MORI Suguru
    J. Archit. Plann., 78, 691, 1909, 1918, Architectural Institute of Japan, 2013, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Design competitions are introduced into many building types for selecting ideas and plans to realize good quality of these facilities. However, it is seldom evaluated strictly on actual conditions after the competition or the prize. This paper aims to review the competition process for Iwamizawa compound station building with the prize of AIJ 2010, and analyze spatial characteristics based on the actual conditions of using the complex building. Many activities are observed same as expected cases in the competition. On the other hand, the main hall where is important space in the design concept makes some conflicts on persons' usage because of occupations by particular types of utilization.
  • 北方型マンションの現状と今後の展望 北海道の公営住宅への避難者受入れの実態と居住環境評価
    野村理恵, 森傑
    マンション学, 44, 24, 29, 日本マンション学会 ; 1992-, Dec. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 北方型マンションの現状と今後の展望 コーポラティブ住宅の住まい方の経年変化に着目した共同性の再考
    石丸時大, 森傑
    マンション学, 44, 18, 23, 日本マンション学会 ; 1992-, Dec. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 集団移転とコミュニティの持続 : 復興目指す気仙沼市小泉地区の選択
    森 傑
    センターリポート, 42, 3, 20, 25, 北海道建築指導センター, Oct. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Characteristics and Methods of Villages Reorganization by the New Rural Policies based on Chinese Socialism: A Case Study of Shangzhuang New Village in Henan Province, China
    WANG YINGNAN, NOMURA RIE, MORI SUGURU
    都市計画論文集(CD−ROM), 47, 2-3, ROMBUNNO.VOL.47NO.3,141, 1020, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, In the Chinese government's first policy document for 2006, it stated that constructing a new socialist countryside was the foremost task facing China in the 2006-2010 five-year period. To achieve this goal, China must step up efforts in promoting social causes in rural areas and deepening rural reforms. This paper concentrates on New Shangzhuang Village built form 2010 as an example, which is a re-organized new village planned by the New Rural Polices. Study on the implementation of the New Rural Policies, and the improvement in quality of the farmers' living environment, provides a brief but systematic introduction about village reorganization's methods and characteristics.
  • Actual Conditions of Rural Village Living before Reorganization by the New Rural Policies in Henan Province, China: Focusing on Existing Villages Scheduled to be Re-organized to Shangzhuang New Village               
    Yingnan WANG, Rie NOMURA, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the First International Conference for International Society of Habitat Engineering and Design (ISHED), 6-1, Oct. 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 集団移転の合意形成 : 把手共歩の復興へ向けて (特集 自治体から見た災害対策 : 東日本大震災から1年半)
    森 傑
    ガバナンス, 0, 137, 26, 29, ぎょうせい, Sep. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • A Consideration of Issues on Governmental Public Housing Projects in Post War Iraq               
    Tara Abdulrazak, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 6, 9, 1138, 1148, Sep. 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • Community Development through Collective Relocation
    森 傑
    生活協同組合研究, 0, 439, 17, 24, 生協総合研究所, Aug. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 震災2年目,協同と葛藤 集団移転というまちづくり—把手共歩へ向けての心得—
    森傑
    生活協同組合研究, 439, 17-24, 24, 生協総合研究所, Aug. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • ISSUES ON THE REBUILT COMPANY HOUSING IN THE SITUATION OF THE URBAN HOUSING POLICY REFORM IN CHINA: Focusing on residents' living style and the self reform
    TANG LULU, MORI SUGURU, NOMURA RIE
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 77, 677, 1553-1562, 1562, 日本建築学会, Jul. 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Resulted from China's urban housing reform, company housing allocated in the past has been entirely separated from companies and become privately owned. The paper examines such housing, studying how the residents have altered the interior space, and discussing the existing issues with the living environment and influences of family changes on residents' living style. It is found that altering the interior has not improved the living environment. Instead, such housing will, with time, become inadequate to live in while residents' lifestyle and family status change. The paper asserts that such housing will prove problematic as continued residence into the future.
  • Rethinking Iranian Urban Housing - A review on the current and new city planning law of Tehran
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 6, 7, 884, 891, Jul. 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal
  • AN ACTION RESEARCH OF SPATIAL DESIGN ON WAITING ROOM IN THE PEDIATRICS CLINIC: Comparative analysis between before and after renovation of O Clinic's waiting room in Hokkaido
    MORITA SATOKO, MORI SUGURU
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 77, 676, 1355-1364, 1364, 日本建築学会, Jun. 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to consider the issues on waiting room of the pediatrics clinic based on the action research of the case we've designed to renovate O CLINIC in Kita-Hiroshima, Hokkaido. As a result of comparative analysis between before and after the renovation, the following points on the waiting room planning have become clear; 1) compatibility of socio petal and socio fugal by the layout chairs with an angle of 90 degree, 2) adjustment between enough traffic lines from place to place and distances of each places, 3) selectivity on choice of chairs in order to follow with children's activities.
  • Japanese Neighborhood, A Study on Morphology and Development               
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori
    2012 Conference Abstracts of the 22th International Association of People and Environment Studies (IAPS), 147, 148, Jun. 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 過疎化と向き合い持続するコミュニティを目指して—「まちの整体」モデルから復興まちづくりへの展開—
    森傑
    オペレーションズ・リサーチ, 57, 3, 144-150, 150, 公益社団法人日本オペレーションズ・リサーチ学会, Mar. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, コープさっぽろが北海道の過疎地域において大型店の新規出店を行った事業の評価分析を踏まえ,深刻な人口減少時代に突入した今日の地方の賦活・更新へ向けての視点としての「まちの整体」という着想を解説し,限界や消滅という衝撃的な現実に直面している社会的な背景とその不合理さを指摘する.そして,東日本大震災によって被災した宮城県気仙沼市の小泉地区において,筆者が高台集団移転の計画支援を行っている住民主導のまちづくりの取り組みを紹介しながら,被災地が過疎化と向き合いながらも持続的なコミュニティを目指している挑戦の課題と可能性を展望する.
  • 過疎化と向き合い持続するコミュニティを目指して : 「まちの整体」モデルから復興まちづくりへの展開(<特集>地域と住宅のマネジメント)
    森 傑
    オペレーションズ・リサーチ : 経営の科学, 57, 3, 144, 150, 社団法人日本オペレーションズ・リサーチ学会, Mar. 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, コープさっぽろが北海道の過疎地域において大型店の新規出店を行った事業の評価分析を踏まえ,深刻な人口減少時代に突入した今日の地方の賦活・更新へ向けての視点としての「まちの整体」という着想を解説し,限界や消滅という衝撃的な現実に直面している社会的な背景とその不合理さを指摘する.そして,東日本大震災によって被災した宮城県気仙沼市の小泉地区において,筆者が高台集団移転の計画支援を行っている住民主導のまちづくりの取り組みを紹介しながら,被災地が過疎化と向き合いながらも持続的なコミュニティを目指している挑戦の課題と可能性を展望する.
  • AN ACTION RESEARCH OF SPATIAL DESIGN ON WAITING ROOM IN THE PEDIATRICS CLINIC:Comparative analysis between before and after renovation of O Clinic's waiting room in Hokkaido
    MORITA Satoko, MORI Suguru
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 77, 676, 1355, 1364, 日本建築学会, 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to consider the issues on waiting room of the pediatrics clinic based on the action research of the case we've designed to renovate O CLINIC in Kita-Hiroshima, Hokkaido. As a result of comparative analysis between before and after the renovation, the following points on the waiting room planning have become clear; 1) compatibility of socio petal and socio fugal by the layout chairs with an angle of 90 degree, 2) adjustment between enough traffic lines from place to place and distances of each places, 3) selectivity on choice of chairs in order to follow with children's activities.
  • ISSUES ON THE REBUILT COMPANY HOUSING IN THE SITUATION OF THE URBAN HOUSING POLICY REFORM IN CHINA:Focusing on residents' living style and the self reform
    TANG Lulu, MORI Suguru, NOMURA Rie
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 77, 677, 1553, 1562, 日本建築学会, 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Resulted from China's urban housing reform, company housing allocated in the past has been entirely separated from companies and become privately owned. The paper examines such housing, studying how the residents have altered the interior space, and discussing the existing issues with the living environment and influences of family changes on residents' living style. It is found that altering the interior has not improved the living environment. Instead, such housing will, with time, become inadequate to live in while residents' lifestyle and family status change. The paper asserts that such housing will prove problematic as continued residence into the future.
  • Characteristics and Methods of Villages Reorganization by the New Rural Policies based on Chinese Socilalism:A Case Study of Shangzhuang New village in Henan Province, China
    Wang Yingnan, Nomura Rie, Mori Suguru
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 47, 3, 1015, 1020, 公益社団法人 日本都市計画学会, 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, In the Chinese government's first policy document for 2006, it stated that constructing a new socialist countryside was the foremost task facing China in the 2006-2010 five-year period. To achieve this goal, China must step up efforts in promoting social causes in rural areas and deepening rural reforms. This paper concentrates on New Shangzhuang Village built from 2010 as an example, which is a re-organized new village planned by the New Rural Polices. Study on the implementation of the New Rural Policies, and the improvement in quality of the farmers' living environment, provides a brief but systematic introduction about village reorganization's methods and characteristics.
  • 札幌市における高齢者向け賃貸集合住宅の住戸プランの特徴 (特集 北方型マンションの現状と今後の展望)
    森 傑
    マンション学 : 日本マンション学会誌, 44, 10, 17, 日本マンション学会 ; 1992-, 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Characteristics and Methods of Villages Reorganization by the New Rural Policies based on Chinese Socialism : A Case Study of Shangzhuang New Village in Henan Province, China
    王 穎楠, 野村 理恵, 森 傑
    都市計画論文集, 0, 47, 1015, 1020, 日本都市計画学会, 2012, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • コーポラティブ住宅の住まい方の経年変化に着目した共同性の再考 (特集 北方型マンションの現状と今後の展望)
    石丸 時大, 森 傑
    マンション学 : 日本マンション学会誌, 44, 18, 23, 日本マンション学会 ; 1992-, 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 北海道の公営住宅への避難者受入れの実態と居住環境評価 (特集 北方型マンションの現状と今後の展望)
    野村 理恵, 森 傑
    マンション学 : 日本マンション学会誌, 44, 24, 29, 日本マンション学会 ; 1992-, 2012, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • How do we face the Great East Japan Earthquake as Architecture-Society Studies
    森 傑
    人間・環境学会誌, 14, 2, 11, 12, 人間・環境学会, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, 建築社会研究委員会は、人々の日常生活の質に直接的に関わる建築の今日的役割や意義について、私たちが今まさに生きている社会という観点から学術的に再考することを目的とし活動を継続してきている。2011年5月21日に開催された人間・環境学会第18 回大会において、当委員会は、ワークョップ「建築社会研究は東日本大震災とどのように向き合うのか」を主催した。このワークショップでは、建築社会研究は未曾有の災害という現実をどのように受け止めることができるのか、建築社会研究が議論してきたこれまでの学術的想定はこの歴史的災害にも通用するのだろうかという問いを軸に、東日本大震災を目の前にしたときの建築社会研究の存在意義を考える機会として開催、研究あるいは学術的活動のリアルな社会性について議論を深めることを目指した。本特集は、ゲストスピーカーおよび建築社会研究委員会メンバーが、当日の議論を振り返りながら改めて当該テーマについて考察した寄稿論文を集めたものである。The committee of Architecture-Society Studies works on meaning or role of architecture directly related to our quality of daily life withacademic reconsideration from the viewpoint of society. The committee proposed and held the workshop "How do we face the Great East Japan Earthquake as Architecture-Society Studies" in Annual Meeting of Man-Environment Research Association on May 21st, 2011. We aimed to make the workshop as an opportunity to consider the reason for being of Architecture-Society Studies in a social emergency. In this workshop, we had deep discussions based on some queries. How does our Architecture-Society Studies face with the reality of this unprecedented disaster? Can our academic assumptions handle facts in the most disastrous earthquake on record? This feature is a collection of contributions by the speakers and members of this workshop.
  • 気仙沼市小泉地区の復元力(レジリエンシー) : 住民自身が描く高台集団移転の姿 (東日本大震災から学ぶもの) -- (市民自発の復興へのみちすじ)
    森 傑
    まちと暮らし研究, 0, 14, 41, 46, 地域生活研究所, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, 宮城県気仙沼市の小泉地区は、東日本大震災後間もない4月に「小泉地区明日を考える会」を結成し、6月には「小泉地区集団移転協議会」を設立した。また、全住民へのアンケートを自ら実施し、約120世帯の対象住民の意向を集約、集団移転を実現する上でのハードルである100%の合意を進め、移転先の土地の候補地も定めた。3月11日から半年以上が過ぎ、集団移転へ向けての住民の自主的な行動が多くの被災地で見られるようになったが、集団移転を要望するという単発的な意思表明に終わらず、着実にフォーラムやワークショップを積み重ねており、徐々に県内外からの小泉地区への関心も高まってきている。
  • A Consideration of Architecture-Society Relationship in Practices toward the Relocation Project based on Residents' Proposals
    森 傑
    人間・環境学会誌, 14, 2, 33, 38, 人間・環境学会, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, 本稿は、筆者が協力・支援を行っている宮城県気仙沼市小泉地区における住民発案による高台への集団移転の取り組みを紹介しながら、東日本大震災の被災地、特に都市部ではない小さな集落が直面している計画課題、復興・再生へ向けての集団移転に関わる建築行為と社会構造との関係について述べ、研究者が復旧・復興の現場に直接関わる意味や意義について考察するものである。建築社会研究という視点からは、大災害とその復旧・復興という非常時においては、常時において潜在していた問題が顕在化する、常時では許容されていた社会的な方法論が問題化するということが指摘できる。被災地で直面している二つの問題、(1)行政的方法論がもたらす意志決定の負担と混乱、(2)平行する復興事業による相互調整という浪費、について議論する。最後に、専門家と研究者は決して同意ではないという中での研究における実践の意味として、実務に役立つ研究という認識ではない、研究と実践の関係としての「学術的探求=実務・実践」を展望する。This paper introduces residents' practices and proposals on the relocation to the high ground in Koizumi area, Kesennuma city, Miyagi Pref.,Japan. The author has been cooperating with this project. Also, this paper argues about the relationship between architectural practices andsocial structure for rebuilding from the Great East Japan Earthquake, especially considering issues in the small village like Koizumi area. Itwas found by participating in the Koizumi project that some problems will be revealed in emergency, which can't be recognized in our everyday life. The following points are focused in this paper; (1) Burdens and confusions in residents' decision making influenced by theadministrative methods. (2) Waste on mutual adjustments among parallel projects. In conclusion, it is having a view that academic approach can be one with practices, not will be for works.
  • 「まちの整体」から震災復興への展望
    森 傑
    生活協同組合研究=Review of consumer co-operative studies, 431, 0, 31, 40, 生協総合研究所, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Community Rehabilitation Applied to the Quake-hit Areas
    森 傑
    生活協同組合研究, 431, 31, 40, 生協総合研究所, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • いまもう一度,フードデザートを考える「まちの整体」から震災復興への展望
    森傑
    生活協同組合研究, 431, 31-40, 12, 生協総合研究所, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • A Consideration of Architecture-Society Relationship in Practices toward the Relocation Project based on Residents' Proposals(How do we face the Great East Japan Earthquake as Architecture-Society Studies)
    Mori Suguru
    MERA Journal, 14, 2, 33, 38, 人間・環境学会, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This paper introduces residents' practices and proposals on the relocation to the high ground in Koizumi area, Kesennuma city, Miyagi Pref., Japan. The author has been cooperating with this project. Also, this paper argues about the relationship between architectural practices and social structure for rebuilding from the Great East Japan Earthquake, especially considering issues in the small village like Koizumi area. It was found by participating in the Koizumi project that some problems will be revealed in emergency, which can't be recognized in our every day life. The following points are focused in this paper; (1) Burdens and confusions in residents' decision making influenced by the administrative methods. (2) Waste on mutual adjustments among parallel projects. In conclusion, it is having a view that academic approach can be one with practices, not will be for works.
  • How do we face the Great East Japan Earthquake as Architecture-Society Studies
    Mori Suguru
    MERA Journal, 14, 2, 11, 12, 人間・環境学会, Dec. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, The committee of Architecture-Society Studies works on meaning or role of architecture directly related to our quality of daily life with academic reconsideration from the viewpoint of society. The committee proposed and held the workshop "How do we face the Great East Japan Earthquake as Architecture-Society Studies" in Annual Meeting of Man-Environment Research Association on May 21st, 2011. We aimed to make the workshop as an opportunity to consider the reason for being of Architecture-Society Studies in a social emergency. In this workshop, we had deep discussions based on some queries. How does our Architecture-Society Studies face with the reality of this unprecedented disaster? Can our academic assumptions handle facts in the most disastrous earthquake on record? This feature is a collection of contributions by the speakers and members of this workshop.
  • CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES ON RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT IN THE CAUSE OF UNITARY CHILD WELL-BEING WITH THE COMMUNITY: Residential environment design toward deinstitutionalization of child care institutions
    NONAKA SHIHO, MORI SUGURU
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 76, 670, 2263-2271, 2271, 日本建築学会, Dec. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aimed to consider the possibility of the residential environment improvement for the deinstitutionalization of child care institutions with the basic recognition that child well-being must be unitary with the community. As a result of the group interviews to people who had lived in the child care institution, the questionnaire to institutions in Japan, and the case study of Hope Meadows in the United States, it has become clear the following points at issue; 1) Person who had lived in the child care institution is conscious of peculiar manners and the sense of values acquired by life in the facility. 2) The physical situation of surroundings of the facility brings a big influence to the construction of child's interpersonal relationship and the training of sociability and cooperation. 3) A multi-generational neighborhood that supports families who have adopted children from foster care has been realized by the conversion of a existing residential area.
  • 住民発案の集団移転実現に向けてコミュニティ・アーキテクトの責務 (特集 建築家が挑む! 被災地の復興再生)
    森 傑
    建築ジャーナル, 0, 1189, 4, 9, 建築ジャーナル, Nov. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Analysis of the Details and Residents' Consciousness on the Reorganization of Elementary Schools in Five Districts of Guilin, China
    NOMURA RIE, MORI SUGURU
    都市計画論文集(CD−ROM), 46, 2-3, VOL.46NO.3,55, 480, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study intends to discuss the relationship between elementary schools and local communities in Guilin City, China, where major reorganization of school districts is taking place, from a viewpoint of issues shared throughout the Chinese society. Upon finding out facts about the reorganization of elementary schools in Guilin's central District 5, we analyzed consciousness shared by residents surrounding the reorganized schools. Whereas the main factor for school reformation in Japan are dwindling population, influx of population from rural areas or municipal mergers are the surveyed area's major reasons for the reorganization, mostly done through building additional megaschools. Through the research, it was found that the neighborhood residents are generally in support of such reorganization, but their satisfaction level and interest are varied based on the type of reorganization.
  • Research on Kost Rental Housing Design for Middle Income Single People in Jakarta, Indonesia               
    Diah Wasis Wulandari, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, 735, 739, Oct. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • The Actural State of the Evacuation Life Outside the Disaster Stricken Areas due to the Great East Japan Earthquake               
    Rie Nomura, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, 718, 722, Oct. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • An Analysis of Arbitrary Housing in Post-War Iraq Housing Experience               
    Tara Abdulrazak, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the International Network Symposium 2011 jointly organaized by IAPS-CSBE & Housing Network, 2-7, Oct. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Rethinking Iranian Housing: Tehran example               
    Amir Shojai, Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the International Network Symposium 2011 jointly organaized by IAPS-CSBE & Housing Network, 138, 139, Oct. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • A Study on New Rural Residential Community in the Influence of the New Rural Policies in China: An example of New Shangzhuang village in Queshan Country, China               
    Yingnan Wang, Suguru Mori, Rie Nomura
    Proceedings of the International Network Symposium 2011 jointly organaized by IAPS-CSBE & Housing Network, 2-5, Oct. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 集団移転の合理性-気仙沼市小泉地区の始動-
    森 傑
    生活協同組合研究=Review of consumer co-operative studies, 427, 0, 40, 41, 生協総合研究所, Aug. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • ACTUAL CONDITIONS AND ISSUES ON THE FAMILY ROOM FOR BABY CARE FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF GENDER EQUALITY: Based on the survey of commercial facilities in Sapporo
    TASAI TOMOMI, MORI SUGURU
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 76, 666, 1379-1388, 1388, 日本建築学会, Aug. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aimed to consider the issues on the family room for baby care as a fundamental daily life environment based on the survey of their actual conditions and users' evaluation from the viewpoint of gender equality. As a result of analysis, the following points have become clear; 1) Breastfeeding space shouldn't be seen from the entrance of the family room. 2) Diaper changing space and waiting space should be seen from the entrance of the family room, and shouldn't be seen from breastfeeding space. 3) The entrance to breastfeeding space should be partitioned by a door, not a curtain. 4) A buffer zone between breastfeeding space and another partition is important to block people directly looking in.
  • Usefulness of computer software for simplified simulation of thermal environment on the early stage of designing of glassed-in spaces - A study on planning of glassed-in spaces of detached houses in Hokkaido (part 3)
    Kentaro Morita, Suguru Mori
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 17, 36, 611, 616, 日本建築学会, Jun. 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Authors developed computer software for simplified simulation of thermal environment of glassed-in spaces. By using the software, this paper shows how to adjust the temperature of glassed-in spaces through the methodical analysis in different design conditions and climate conditions. It is found that the software is useful for designing of glassed-in spaces when the architect cannot empirically predict the thermal environment by changing design conditions. Besides, the software is especially useful in reduction of time and labor when the architect makes various studies and inputs many different conditions on the early stage of designing.
  • 中国桂林市5区における小学校の再編経緯と住民意識の分析
    野村 理恵, 森 傑
    都市計画論文集, 46, 3, 475, 480, The City Planning Institute of Japan, 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Scientific journal, 本研究は、大規模な小学校区の再編が進む中国桂林市において、中国に共通する社会的課題を踏まえた小学校と地域社会の関係を考察することを目的とする。桂林市の都市中心部である5区において小学校再編の経緯を把握し、再編された小学校周辺の住民意識を分析した。日本では人口減少を理由に統廃合が進むことが一般的であるが、当該地域では、市町村合併や農村部からの人口流入を契機として大規模校の増設を主とした再編が進んでいる。住民は、学区再編を概ね評価しているが、再編タイプにより満足度や関心が異なることが分かった。
  • ACTUAL CONDITIONS AND ISSUES ON THE FAMILY ROOM FOR BABY CARE FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF GENDER EQUALITY:Based on the survey of commercial facilities in Sapporo
    TASAI Tomomi, MORI Suguru
    J. Archit. Plann., 76, 666, 1379, 1388, Architectural Institute of Japan, 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Scientific journal, This study aimed to consider the issues on the family room for baby care as a fundamental daily life environment based on the survey of their actual conditions and users' evaluation from the viewpoint of gender equality. As a result of analysis, the following points have become clear; 1) Breastfeeding space shouldn't be seen from the entrance of the family room. 2) Diaper changing space and waiting space should be seen from the entrance of the family room, and shouldn't be seen from breastfeeding space. 3) The entrance to breastfeeding space should be partitioned by a door, not a curtain. 4) A buffer zone between breastfeeding space and another partition is important to block people directly looking in.
  • CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES ON RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT IN THE CAUSE OF UNITARY CHILD WELL-BEING WITH THE COMMUNITY:Residential environment design toward deinstitutionalization of child care institutions
    NONAKA Shiho, MORI Suguru
    J. Archit. Plann., 76, 670, 2263, 2271, Architectural Institute of Japan, 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Scientific journal, This study aimed to consider the possibility of the residential environment improvement for the deinstitutionalization of child care institutions with the basic recognition that child well-being must be unitary with the community. As a result of the group interviews to people who had lived in the child care institution, the questionnaire to institutions in Japan, and the case study of Hope Meadows in the United States, it has become clear the following points at issue; 1) Person who had lived in the child care institution is conscious of peculiar manners and the sense of values acquired by life in the facility. 2) The physical situation of surroundings of the facility brings a big influence to the construction of child's interpersonal relationship and the training of sociability and cooperation. 3) A multi-generational neighborhood that supports families who have adopted children from foster care has been realized by the conversion of a existing residential area.
  • 社会的企業論からみたコープさっぽろによる過疎地域への大型店新規出店事業の評価分析
    森傑
    生協総研賞研究奨励助成事業研究論文集, 7th, 1-15, 15, 公益財団法人生協総合研究所, Jan. 2011
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • コープさっぽろの過疎地域ニッチ戦略にみる地域福祉の再構築
    森 傑
    医療福祉建築, 170, 0, 10, 11, 日本医療福祉建築協会, Jan. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Co-op Sapporo recently opened a supermarket in a depopulating aging town Akabira, in rural Hokkaido. This exceptional case exemplifi es a business model encouraging use of inner-city facilities and reestablishing communities. The store is located in the heart of town acquiring a former school site and buses off er free transportation to co-op members. Such conditions allow the elderly to shop when they come to the city center to visit clinics. The waiting space in the supermarket is functioning as a community space not only for the elderly but also for younger generations.
  • Consideration of issues concerning planning the habitable room of care facility for the elderly in Sri Lanka
    Suguru Mori, Emi Kiyota
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 17, 35, 299, 304, 日本建築学会, 2011, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to analyze public-private sense of residential environment on care facility for the elderly by action research on the design project in Welimada village, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, which purpose is international cooperation and technology transfer for developing countries. Through the field survey about existent facilities in Colombo and neighbor's houses in Welimada, it was cleared that sharing a room is not entirely negative in Sri Lanka. And also, conducting the furniture layout experiment, the following were found
    1) People in Sri Lanka tend to import beds densely in the situation of sharing a room. 2) Physical divide between each beds is not necessarily distinct. 3) common place in a room is secured positively.
  • CO-OP SAPPORO'S NICHE BUSINESS SUPPORTING WELFARE IN A DEPOPULATING COMMUNITY
    MORI SUGURU
    医療福祉建築, 170, 10-11, Jan. 2011, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • A study on Residential Environment of Chinese Old Residential Area: A Case Study of the Shezhai residential complex in Shenyang
    TANG Lulu, MORI Suguru
    63, 69, Asian City Planning Group, City Planning Institute of Japan, Dec. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, With the full implementation of urban housing system reform in China in the early 1990s, most of urban housing has transformed from public ownership to private ownership. Today, with the massive development and construction of urban housing, the existing residential complexes are obviously old and backward in terms of residential environment. While reconstruction of most old residential complexs is unlikely in the near future, the paper takes Shezhai residential complex for example, which is the employee housing complex of Shenyang Locomotive & Rolling Stock Plant, administers questionnaire survey in addition to site observation to investigate the status quo of residential environment in Shezhai residential complex and discuss the existing issues and creation of a sustainable residential community. Originally built in 1939 and renovated in 1995, Shezhai residential complex is the first employee housing complex reconstructed with joint investment by the country, the enterprise, and individuals in accordance with regulations with respect to reform of Chinese urban housing system. According to investigation of Shezhai residential complex, the following characteristics are found: (1) Over 80% of the houses in it are privately owned, representing a significant transformation into private ownership; (2) Alteration of balcony is a common characteristic of residents' use of their houses in the complex, tending to make the balcony part of the interior space and part of a kitchen; (3) Low-storey residents have strong sense of safeguarding their property; (4) Interior activity space is not available in the complex, and the outdoor space is most used by elderly residents; (5) The residents do not appear active in interaction within the neighborhood; and (6) More than half of the residents are affirmative about their intention to settle down in the complex. These findings are analyzed and lead to the conclusion that the existing issues with the residential environment of Shezhai residential complex mainly have to do with the design of activity space for the residents.Proceedings of the 9th Conference of Asian City Planning 2010, Tokyo, Japan
  • A Study on Residential Environment of Chinese Old Residential Area               
    Lulu TANG, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the 9th Conference of Asian City Planning 2010, 63, 69, Dec. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Typing Theory in Post War Japanese Architecture Planning: Lessons for the Iraqi Post War Situation               
    Tara Abdlurazak ALIMARDAN, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), A-68, Nov. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • A Study on Open Spaces in a Sapporo Neighborhood               
    Amir SHOJAI, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Architectural Interchanges in Asia (ISAIA), D-28, Nov. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • 民主導PPPによるコミュニティの賦活と更新
    森 傑
    開発こうほう, 0, 567, 1, 5, 北海道開発協会, Oct. 2010, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Significance and Roles of Post Offices on Constructing Social Capital in Underpopulated Areas : Comparative Analysis between Before and After Privatization of the Postal System on Residents' Utilization and Post Offices' Voluntary Services
    MORI Suguru
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 45, 3, 187, 192, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Japan started privatization of its postal system in 2007 under the 10-year privatization plan. In addition, it is planning that reorganization of the post offices especially in under-populated areas. In this study, we focused on the situation of post offices in Hokkaido before and after privatization from the viewpoint of the relation to local community. The questionnaire, the telephone interviews and the field survey were conducted in 2006 and 2008. As a result, following points were cleared; the post offices in under-populated areas have values as public property which contributes to social capital, and the location is important for residents and staffs to have communication each other and to keep the attachment on the post offices.
  • The Possibility of Social Principles of Architectural Planning on Housing Situation in Post-war Iraq               
    Tara Abdlurazak ALIMARDAN, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, 30, 34, Oct. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Issues of revitalization concerning residents' daily life and community on underpopulated areas in Hokkaido: chiropractical solutions on cities with 10,000 population based on analysis of the Akabira store project by Co-op Sapporo
    森 傑
    Review of consumer co-operative studies, 416, 35, 43, 公益財団法人 生協総合研究所, Sep. 2010, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, 「買い物弱者」問題と流通システム,生協購買事業
  • Development of computer software for simplified simulation of thermal environment of glassed-in spaces - A study on planning of glassed-in spaces of detached houses in Hokkaido (part2)
    Kentaro Morita, Suguru Mori
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 16, 33, 615, 620, 日本建築学会, Jun. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, Computer software for simplifi ed simulation of thermal environment of glassed-in spaces was developed to support planning of those spaces. The software outputs the temperature and the relative humidity of glassed-in spaces after users input the date, the location, the layout of those spaces (dimensions and direction), the specification of surfaces (roof, four walls, and floor), the setting of floor heating and the condition of natural ventilation. Compared the predicted temperature with the actual measured temperature of a real glassed-in space, it appears that the software is a practical tool for understanding the overall behavior of thermal environment of glassed-in spaces, or for comparing the characteristics of thermal environment of those spaces under different input conditions.
  • Cognition on spatial structure of volumes with random layout: a sketch map analysis of the treatment center for mentally disturbed children in Date, Hokkaido
    桐 圭佑, 森 傑
    Journal of architecture and planning, 75, 652, 1407, 1413, 日本建築学会, Jun. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to grasp characteristics on cognition against spatial structure of volumes with random layout by the sketch map analysis of the treatment center for mentally disturbed children in Date, Hokkaido. This building designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects is awarded some architectural prizes. We made two hypotheses from sketch maps of visiting experiment; (1) cognition on spatial structure as a whole could be related to acquiring perception of opening toward outside between volumes, (2) in case developing cognition on the repetition of volumes is not enough, the property of rooms as "Figure" will weaken. As a result of the verification analysis by computer graphic simulations, it has become clear that both of rooms and spaces between rooms in cognition would be reversed as "Figure" and "Ground" each other on spatial structure of volumes with random layout.
  • Planning approach for revitalizing the public elementary school in the situation of shrinking population
    Suguru Mori
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 16, 32, 245, 248, 日本建築学会, Feb. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This proposal is a planning approach of "Evaluation - Optimization - Management" to renewal the public elementary school as a nucleus of a new community by private initiatives. As for the Makomanai district in Sapporo, the population decrease and the declining birthrate and a growing proportion of elderly people in recent years are remarkable as well as other suburbs of Japan. Therefore, making the school size proper is being examined by the Sapporo city board of education. It is judged that it is proper to thin out two of four elementary schools in the district though a concrete plan has not been decided yet.
  • A proposal for improving of ISO9001 quality manual in private hospital design
    Masahiro Hori, Suguru Mori
    AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 16, 32, 279, 284, 日本建築学会, Feb. 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This paper aims to argue the issues on consensus building in design process of the private hospital by focusing on ISO9001: Quality management systems-Requirement. The following were clarified by analyzing concrete communication of design process in detail
    A kind of gap between "requirements specified by the customer" and "requirements not stated by the customer but necessary for specified or intended use where known" makes oversight some important requirements because both the medical staff and the architect as specialists have excessive assumption each other. To improve design process as collaborative practice, it is necessary to disclose activities on "Quality management systems" and enhance accountability to the client.
  • COGNITION ON SPATIAL STRUCTURE OF VOLUMES WITH RANDOM LAYOUT:A sketch map analysis of the treatment center for mentally disturbed children in Date, Hokkaido
    KIRI Keisuke, MORI Suguru
    J. Archit. Plann., 75, 652, 1407, 1413, Architectural Institute of Japan, 2010, [Peer-reviewed]
    Scientific journal, This study aims to grasp characteristics on cognition against spatial structure of volumes with random layout by the sketch map analysis of the treatment center for mentally disturbed children in Date, Hokkaido. This building designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects is awarded some architectural prizes. We made two hypotheses from sketch maps of visiting experiment; (1) cognition on spatial structure as a whole could be related to acquiring perception of opening toward outside between volumes, (2) in case developing cognition on the repetition of volumes is not enough, the property of rooms as "Figure" will weaken. As a result of the verification analysis by computer graphic simulations, it has become clear that both of rooms and spaces between rooms in cognition would be reversed as "Figure" and "Ground" each other on spatial structure of volumes with random layout.
  • Progress of Rebuilding the South Manchuria Railway Company Workers’ Housing Complex in Shenyang and the Residents’ Evaluation on Present Living Environment               
    Lulu TANG, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the Special Forumon Sustainability and Housing Industrialization, China Urban Housing Conference, 441, 448, Dec. 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • RELATION BETWEEN CHANGE OF UTILIZATION IN SPACE AND PLANNING CONCEPT ON MAKOMANAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: A historical study of utilization on public elementary schools
    KOBAYASHI AKIKO, MORI SUGURU
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 74, 645, 2363-2370, 2370, 日本建築学会, Nov. 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to consider relation between change of utilization in space and planning concept through the document research and interviews about Makomanai Elementary School in the 47 years history. In the situation of declining birthrate and aging population today, it is started to discuss closing and integration of four public elementary schools in Makomanai area. Makomanai Elementary School has open space which is used for work space, playroom and gymnasium. As a result of analysis on the history of utilization, the following has become clear; The Open space could be reviewed as a pioneering work. For a long time, the open space has been used for many children, teachers and other people in diverse ways.
  • 小児科診療所の施設計画と使われ方の実態分析—要隔離患者への対応と待ち空間に注目して—
    森田智子, 森傑
    地域施設計画研究, 27, 127-134, Jul. 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 地域インフラとしてのショッピングセンターの公共性に関する考察—兵庫県尼崎市『つかしん』を事例として—
    相場奈津子, 森傑
    地域施設計画研究, 27, 205-212, Jul. 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 札幌市立真駒内小学校の更新計画—公共建築の再構成時代におけるEOMアプローチの提案—
    森傑
    地域施設計画研究, 27, 79-84, Jul. 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Aging in Sri Lanka and Designing Socially Sustainable Community for Elders               
    Suguru MORI, Emi KIYOTA, Kapila SILVA, Arlene SILVA
    International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (IAHSA) 8th International Conference Programme, 6, 6, Jul. 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMUNITY OF TODAY AND SPATIAL STRUCTURE OF TONDENHEI-MURA: Focusing on the environmental formation between next-door neighbors at passages on the site
    OTSUKI MASAHIRO, MORI SUGURU
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 74, 639, 1067-1073, 1073, 日本建築学会, May 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, The purpose of this study is to grasp the relationship between next-door neighbors in the linear rural settlement aiming at passages on the site, Yoko-michi in Tondenhei-mura, and to comprehend effects of spatial structure in community of today. The results are as follows; 1) Inhabitants make their residential environment effective by arranging the passage "Yoko-michi" to promote communication with next-door neighbors. 2) The farmer and non-farmer relationship has coming and going to borrow or lend farmlands and agricultural facilities. 3) Spatial structure as the linear rural settlement has positive effects that inhabitants form their environment in community of today.
  • CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUES CONCERNING THE FARMERS' HOUSING LAND USE IN HOKKAIDO : Focusing on differences between the ideal arrangement and the present condition of buildings
    SHIBAI Kenichi, MORI Suguru, MORISHITA Mitsuru
    Journal of architecture and planning, 74, 636, 387, 392, 社団法人日本建築学会, Feb. 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to consider the issues concerning the farmers' housing land use in Hokkaido rural settlements through the investigations about Tondenhei-mura and Shokumin-kukaku. Analyzing differences between the ideal arrangement and the present condition of buildings, some issues were emerged; the relation to the road, the number of agricultural facilities and the work traffic line. In addition, some characteristics of Tondenhei-mura and Shokumin-kukaku were found. The difference between the ideal arrangement and the present condition of Shokumin-kukaku was more remarkable than that of To...
  • THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMUNITY OF TODAY AND SPATIAL STRUCTURE OF TONDENHEI-MURA:Focusing on the environmental formation between next-door neighbors at passages on the site
    OOTSUKI Masahiro, MORI Suguru
    Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ), 74, 639, 1067, 1073, 日本建築学会, 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, The purpose of this study is to grasp the relationship between next-door neighbors in the linear rural settlement aiming at passages on the site, Yoko-michi in Tondenhei-mura, and to comprehend effects of spatial structure in community of today. The results are as follows; 1) Inhabitants make their residential environment effective by arranging the passage "Yoko-michi" to promote communication with next-door neighbors. 2) The farmer and non-farmer relationship has coming and going to borrow or lend farmlands and agricultural facilities. 3) Spatial structure as the linear rural settlement has positive effects that inhabitants form their environment in community of today.
  • RELATION BETWEEN CHANGE OF UTILIZATION IN SPACE AND PLANNING CONCEPT ON MAKOMANAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:A historical study of utilization on public elementary schools
    KOBAYASHI Akiko, MORI Suguru
    J. Archit. Plann., 74, 645, 2363, 2370, Architectural Institute of Japan, 2009, [Peer-reviewed]
    Scientific journal, This study aims to consider relation between change of utilization in space and planning concept through the document research and interviews about Makomanai Elementary School in the 47 years history. In the situation of declining birthrate and aging population today, it is started to discuss closing and integration of four public elementary schools in Makomanai area. Makomanai Elementary School has open space which is used for work space, playroom and gymnasium. As a result of analysis on the history of utilization, the following has become clear; The Open space could be reviewed as a pioneering work. For a long time, the open space has been used for many children, teachers and other people in diverse ways.
  • Actual Conditions of Transportation and Issues of the Behavioral Environment in Adult Day Service Programs
    ONO Megumi, MORI Suguru
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 43, 3, 403, 408, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to understand actual conditions of transportation in adult day service programs. Based on the questionnaire and the observation about conducting transportation service, we found some issues of the behavioral environment; a) Parking spaces for adult day service are indispensable near the residences. The approach with barrier makes not only danger, but discomfort for other users in long waiting time. b) It is important to visualize the entrance. Lack of maintenance puts users in danger, and it is difficult for care staffs to navigate them to their house inside. c) Support by the family is very effective. However, users who can't depend on the family need a kind of assisted service for getting on and off at their residences.
  • Consideration of the Issues concerning Planning Methods of Quality Countryside Houses from the Viewpoint of Sustainability of the Local Community : A Case Study of Hirakigaoka Housing Development in Toyama
    SHIMIZU Ikue, MORI Suguru
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 43, 3, 445, 450, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, The purpose of this research is to consider the issues concerning planning methods of quality countryside houses from the viewpoint of sustainability of the local community. Satoyama Club, which is the non-profit organization in Toyama, has been developing Hirakigaoka housing development in the suburbs of Toyama. Through a case study of this development, the following points of an argument to planning methods were found: One is the rigidity of the procedure to plan quality countryside houses causes some restrictions on resident participation, especially taking a cooperative approach. The other is the typical house design makes attribution of community members unified and the sustainability unstable.
  • 高齢者通所介護施設による送迎サービスの実態と移動環境の問題
    小野めぐみ, 森傑
    都市計画論文集, 43, 3, 403, 408, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to understand actual conditions of transportation in adult day service programs. Based on the questionnaire and the observation about conducting transportation service, we found some issues of the behavioral environment; a) Parking spaces for adult day service are indispensable near the residences. The approach with barrier makes not only danger, but discomfort for other users in long waiting time. b) It is important to visualize the entrance. Lack of maintenance puts users in danger, and it is difficult for care staffs to navigate them to their house inside. c) Support by t...
  • 地域コミュニティのサステナビリティからみた優良田園住宅の計画手法に関する課題考察 : 富山市田園住宅開ヶ丘事業のケーススタディを通して
    清水郁江, 森傑
    都市計画論文集, 43, 2, 445, 450, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, The purpose of this research is to consider the issues concerning planning methods of quality countryside houses from the viewpoint of sustainability of the local community. Satoyama Club, which is the non-profit organization in Toyama, has been developing Hirakigaoka housing development in the suburbs of Toyama. Through a case study of this development, the following points of an argument to planning methods were found: One is the rigidity of the procedure to plan quality countryside houses causes some restrictions on resident participation, especially taking a cooperative approach. The ot...
  • A Basic Survey on the Issue of Rebuilding the South Manchuria Railway Company Workers’ Residential Areas in Shenyang, China               
    Lulu TANG, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, 531, 537, Oct. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Aging in Community in Sri Lanka: Possibilities and Challenges in Creating Economically and Socially Sustainable Elderly Care in Developing Countries               
    Emi KIYOTA, Suguru MORI, Kapila SILVA
    The Expo Ageing & Design in Motreal, IFA's (International Federation on Ageing) 9th Global Conference on Ageing, 12, 12, Sep. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Aging in Community: Innovative Design Approach for Creating Culturally Appropriate Supportive Environment in Developed Countries               
    Emi KIYOTA, Christa MONKHOUSE, Gerald WEISMAN, Suguru MORI
    The Expo Ageing & Design in Motreal, IFA's (International Federation on Ageing) 9th Global Conference on Ageing, 9, 9, Sep. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • The possibility of middle and low residential complexes in Maruyama area, Sapporo in the situation more high-rise buildings: analysis on meanings of designing and supplying middle and low residential complexes
    坂井 友美, 森 傑
    Journal of urban studies, 45, 45, 19, 26, 北海道都市地域学会, Sep. 2008
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This paper aims to analyze the meanings of designing and supplying middle and low residential complexes. The research explores the middle and low residential complexes in Maruyama area, Sapporo in the situation more high-rise buildings. The number of these residential complexes was 2,093 in this area. Interviews with planners about 6 cases advertised middle and low buildings were conducted. We tried to clarify the possibility of middle and low residential complexes through these case studies. The following views were found: 1) the courtyard encourages communication among residents, 2) the color and material of exterior are becoming high quality by considering to harmonize with surroundings, 3) the underground parking prevent cars from exposing on the street.
  • PECULIARITY OF WINTER TOWNSCAPE IN SNOWING-COLD REGION BY THE CHANGING APPEARANCE OF COLOR : Aspects of day and night scenes in Sapporo and Otaru
    HATAKEYAMA Yugo, OKU Toshinobu, MORI Suguru
    Journal of architecture and planning, 73, 631, 1915, 1922, 社団法人日本建築学会, Sep. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, The purpose of this research was to explore the changing appearance in day and night scenes in Sapporo and Otaru area. The aspect of visual phenomena like color and light can be understood by analying the appearance of cityscape. By grasping the changing appearance of color in snowing regions, it was cleared that winter season creates different appearance particularly due to the role of the white covered. Sapporo area shows mainly straight extent scenes in day and night, but residential area from Susukino westward was turned as a dark scene without distinctive hierarchies in night. Otaru ar...
  • Residential Design toward Deinstitutionalization of Child Care Institutions: A Case Study of Hope Meadows as an Intentional Intergenerational Community               
    Shiho NONAKA, Suguru MORI
    Proceedings of the 20th International Association of People and Environment Studies (IAPS) Conference, 030.pdf, Jul. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Characteristics of cognitive maps of the Sapporo Ekimae-dori Ave. area prior to completion of the underground pedestrian space
    KIMURA YURI, MORI SUGURU
    地域施設計画研究, 26, 1-8, Jul. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • METHODS OF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AREA BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION : A case study of Tierra Contenta development in New Mexico, United States of America
    MORI Suguru
    Journal of architecture and planning, 73, 629, 1433, 1440, 社団法人日本建築学会, Jul. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to consider possibilities of development management for residential area by non-profit organization through theoretical analysis and a case study about concrete ideas and systems of a pioneer project in the United States. Tierra Contenta Corporation, which is the non-profit organization in the United States, has been developing Tierra Contenta residential area in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This development aims to create mixed-income community in the situation of gentrification and urban sprawl. The important points of an argument to consider methods of development management by ...
  • International Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Aging in Community               
    Emi KIYOTA, Kapila SILVA, Suguru MORI
    Aging in America 2008 Annual Conference of the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA) Conference Program, 14, 14, Mar. 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • METHODS OF DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AREA BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION:A case study of Tierra Contenta development in New Mexico, United States of America
    MORI Suguru
    J. Archit. Plann., 73, 629, 1433, 1440, Architectural Institute of Japan, 2008, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims to consider possibilities of development management for residential area by non-profit organization through theoretical analysis and a case study about concrete ideas and systems of a pioneer project in the United States. Tierra Contenta Corporation, which is the non-profit organization in the United States, has been developing Tierra Contenta residential area in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This development aims to create mixed-income community in the situation of gentrification and urban sprawl. The important points of an argument to consider methods of development management by public-private partnership in Japan are following: One is that the roundtable consists of pluralistic individuals should be problem-based. It is indispensable for this roundtable to have privatization and constitution as the non-stock corporation. And the other is the project-based non-profit organization. Japan doesn't have a grounding in non-stock corporations culturally and institutionally, so that it means a kind of strategy to train NPOs fundamentally in Japan.
  • Actual Conditions of Travel Environment Design in Planning and Conducting the Trip for Persons with Disabilities : A Case Study on the Volunteer Activity of Himawari-go in Sapporo
    TAKEUCHI Natsuko, MORI Suguru
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 42, 2, 20, 29, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2007, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study aims at acquiring the useful knowledge to realize travel environment where persons with disabilities can enjoy their trip. Focusing on planning and conducting the trip for persons with disabilities through volunteer activities, we understood the actual conditions of the project which realizes the trip for them in the present public space. Several issues were found; using the escalator by force for lack of elevators puts persons with disabilities in danger, the escalator for a wheelchair user is not working for the group, and the rest rooms for persons with disabilities aren't sufficient anywhere, etc. There is a certain limit in the physical support. It is important to consider an effectual balance of the care service and the support by the built environment in appropriate situations.
  • Relation between use of the GPS Navigation Tool and the Action in Way-finding : A Study on Act-finding in Urban Space
    HIRAI Hiromasa, MORI Suguru
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 42, 3, 541, 546, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2007, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This research aims to probe characteristics of action with the GPS navigation tool and to find human-environment interactions based on the concept of Act-finding in urban space. It became clear that the number of eyes action in the case with GPS was less than it in the case without tools. However, in 2nd experiment, the number of eyes action in the case with GPS was more than it in the case without tools. This tendency of eyes action was related to the space structure. Especially, the eyes action without tools was frequently occurred at the intersection in urban space. In all cases, the eyes action played a important role to interact with situated environment.
  • ANALYSIS ON ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION AND ACTUAL CONDITION OF GLASSED-IN SPACES : A study on planning of glassed-in spaces of detached houses in Hokkaido (Part 1)
    MORITA Kentaro, MORI Suguru, OKU Toshinobu, NAKAMURA Kazuki
    Journal of architecture and planning, 0, 619, 25, 32, 社団法人日本建築学会, Sep. 2007, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This paper aimed to argue some points in order to develop the design guidelines of glassed-in spaces of detached houses in Hokkaido. Architectural composition was analyzed to explicate design approaches on planning of the spaces. The following four patterns were turned out; 1) a main passageway space connecting some rooms separated into two blocks, 2) an alternative passageway space buffering relations between some rooms and outdoors, 3) an additional space attached to a room for a secondary use, 4) a space designed for a room with a limited use. Actual condition was analyzed to explicate d...
  • Peculiarity of townscape in Sapporo and Otaru City by the changing appearance of color in summer and winter
    畠山 雄豪, 奥 俊信, 森 傑
    Journal of urban studies, 44, 44, 15, 22, 北海道都市地域学会, Sep. 2007, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This research explores the changing appearance of color of townscape. Different seasons create different appearances. The purpose of this research is to analyze the changing appearance of color by comparing townscape between summer and winter in Sapporo and Otaru City. The aspect of visual phenomena, such as color and light, can be understood by analyzing the appearance of urban spaces. This research aims to clarify the phenomenon about appearance of color of buildings in northern city.
  • Spatial Perception and Use of the White Cane by Visually Handicapped Persons: Analyzing from the viewpoint how totally blind persons use their white cane to orient themselves when walking
    Yu HITOMI, Suguru MORI
    Studies in Perception and Action IX: 14th International Conference on Perception and Action, 72, 611, 139, 142, Architectural Institute of Japan, Jul. 2007, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings, This research aims to investigate how visually handicapped persons use their white cane to orient themselves when walking, and analyze their characteristic of behavior related to spatial perception from the viewpoint of ecological psychology. By focusing on 5 totally blind persons, it was found that they have been developing their dexterity for oneself in daily life. Basically, they walks along the physical guide using by slide motions and touch techniques which were instructed in the walking training. However, they have been progressing the combination slide motions with touch techniques as complex skills. The diversity of active touches could be a clue to understand spatial perception of visually handicapped persons, and to consider the effective inventions of the universal design for them.
  • Person-environment design of community networks to develop the safe and secure trip for persons with disabilities
    森 傑
    開発こうほう, 0, 528, 12, 16, 北海道開発協会, Jul. 2007, [Invited]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • SPATIAL PERCEPTION AND USE OF THE WHITE CANE BY VISUALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS : Analyzing from the viewpoint how totally blind persons use their white cane to orient themselves when walking
    HITOMI Yu, MORI Suguru
    Journal of architecture and planning, 0, 611, 75, 82, 社団法人日本建築学会, Jan. 2007, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This research aims to investigate how visually handicapped persons use their white cane to orient themselves when walking, and analyze their characteristic of behavior related to spatial perception from the viewpoint of ecological psychology. By focusing on 5 totally blind persons, it was found that they have been developing their dexterity for oneself in daily life. Basically, they walks along the physical guide using by slide motions and touch techniques which were instructed in the walking training. However, they have been progressing the combination slide motions with touch techniques a...
  • Planning Theory of Housing Development by the Non-Profit Organization: A Case Study on Habitat for Humanity's Twin Oaks Project in Wisconsin, United States of America
    Suguru Mori
    日本建築学会住宅系研究論文報告会論文集, 1, 1, 7, 16, Dec. 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • PLAY-ENVIRONMENT AND SELF-CREATIVE PLAY BY CHILDREN'S COLLABORATION : Comparison of three-year-old and five-year-old children at the Municipal Kindergarten in Sapporo
    YOSHIDA Shoko, MORI Suguru
    Journal of architecture and planning, 0, 609, 25, 32, 社団法人日本建築学会, Nov. 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, It is very important for young children to play in the kindergartens and the nursery schools as they represent a new social environment for children to maintain acquiring sociality, one that is different from home environment. In addition, the children undergo a process where they learn to collaborate as well as acquire more self-creative play through constructing play, enforcing the mutual behavior with each individuals in trial and error manner. This study aims to clarify relationship between play-environment and self-creative play by comparing with three-year-old and five-year-old childr...
  • Planning Theory of Housing Development by the Non-Profit Organization in the United States: A Case Study on Habitat for Humanity's Twin Oaks Project at Madison, Wisconsin
    Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, 461, 469, Oct. 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • A method for the evaluation about the accessibility of restrooms around Sapporo station: focusing on the wheelchair users' behavior to use the restroom
    佐川 景子, 森 傑
    Journal of urban studies, 43, 43, 43, 51, 北海道都市地域学会, Aug. 2006
    Japanese, Scientific journal, The purpose of this research is to assess the accessibility of restrooms in daily life for elders and persons with disabilities around Sapporo station.We reviewed laws and guidelines for the barrier-free design in Japan and the United States, and also conducted the field check about the usability of public spaces. For considering the public capacity which is the accessibility as a seamless environment for persons' stay in downtown, we designed the check sheet and devised the method to examine whether or not restrooms meet users' needs in daily life based on these surveys . We concluded that the present state of public restrooms around Sapporo station is unequally laid out or partially serviced. 1994年に施行されたハートビル法をはじめとする法律や条例によって建物や道路のバリアフリー化が進められ、また、ノーマライゼーションの一般的浸透により高齢者や障害者の日常的な外出の機会も増えつつある。しかし一方で、外出先での排泄行為への不安は大きく、外出自体を躊躇してしまう高齢者や障害者の人々がいるのも事実である。 本研究は、公共的トイレ注1)が実際の生活に即したかたちで有効に利用できるかどうかを考える立場から、トイレへの移動と設備自体の利用を含んだアクセシビリティ注2)を評価する手法を考案し、札幌駅周辺の公共的トイレのパブリック・キャパシティを把握することを目的とする。ここで言うパブリック・キャパシティとは、ある設備の公共的な利用に対する受容力を指す。特に駅周辺の市街地においては、建物に用のない人でも、その建物のトイレを利用することが日常的に行われる。そのため、公共的トイレのパブリック・キャパシティはその対象施設内からの利用に限られないことが望ましい。公共的トイレのパブリック・キャパシティを高めることで、高齢者や障害者の不安が減り、外出する機会が増加することが期待できる。
  • Analysis on Visual Phenomena in Moere-numa Park from the View Point of Ecological Geometry
    KATO YOSHIO, MORI SUGURU
    地域施設計画研究, 24, 399-406, Jul. 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • Creating innovative physical environments with a socio-physical perspective: proposing effective communication between clients and architect               
    Emi KIYOTA, Christa MONKHOUSE, Suguru MORI
    rd Eden Alternative International Conference, Jun. 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • AN ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO PLACE SELECTION BY WHEELCHAIR USERS : A case study on a welfare support facility for disabled people in Sapporo
    TANAKA Satoko, MORI Suguru, OKU Toshinobu
    Journal of architecture and planning, 0, 601, 87, 94, 社団法人日本建築学会, Mar. 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This research investigates behavior of wheelchair users in a built environment, and how this environment should be developed to accommodate needs of disabled people best. The concept of this study is based on ecological viewpoints: materials, surfaces, the space and atmosphere they create, and the persons' perception of the whole. It is estimated that a proper balance between the space, the form and the surface is vital to ensure free activities by its users. Besides, it is important places where they can do with intent, for example: watching TV or smoking place. This research is useful to ...
  • Analyzing the Approach and Memory in the Developmental Process of Space Making Using 1:10 Scale Blocks
    Samuel Tan, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 5, 2, 277, 284, 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In this research, we attempt to highlight the differences between specialists and non-specialists in their overall approach and memory skills by comparing their ‘micro acts' patterns, as they are constructing ‘models' using 1:10 scale LEGO(r) blocks. By focusing on 50 subjects (with and without architectural backgrounds), we observed and identified different patterns of combination and various transitional stages in their ‘main micro acts' (attach act, detach act and pause act) during the construction of models under the proposed brief. On the contrary to our first hypothesis, although subjects with architectural background applied more disrupted micro acts patterns during construction, it does not necessarily mean that they would replicate the required task as ‘fluently' as other subjects with no architectural background. We noticed that a portion of the specialists who engaged the tasks more carefully initially also displayed some form of difficulties when attempting to replicate the models in the second trial. In contrast, there are a number of non-specialists who remembered better than their specialist counterparts, thus questioning the implications of ‘subconscious playing' and ‘conscious constructing'. © 2006, Architectural Institute of Japan. All rights reserved.
  • Analyzing the Approach and Memory in the Developmental Process of Space Making Using 1:10 Scale Blocks
    Samuel Tan, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 5, 2, 277, 284, 一般社団法人日本建築学会, 2006, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, In this research, we attempt to highlight the differences between specialists and non-specialists in their overall approach and memory skills by comparing their ‘micro acts' patterns, as they are constructing ‘models' using 1:10 scale LEGO(r) blocks. By focusing on 50 subjects (with and without architectural backgrounds), we observed and identified different patterns of combination and various transitional stages in their ‘main micro acts' (attach act, detach act and pause act) during the construction of models under the proposed brief. On the contrary to our first hypothesis, although subjects with architectural background applied more disrupted micro acts patterns during construction, it does not necessarily mean that they would replicate the required task as ‘fluently' as other subjects with no architectural background. We noticed that a portion of the specialists who engaged the tasks more carefully initially also displayed some form of difficulties when attempting to replicate the models in the second trial. In contrast, there are a number of non-specialists who remembered better than their specialist counterparts, thus questioning the implications of ‘subconscious playing' and ‘conscious constructing'. © 2006, Architectural Institute of Japan. All rights reserved.
  • PLAY AND PLACES IN TEACHER AND CHILDREN INTERACTION-CASE STUDY OF MUNICIPAL KINDERGARTEN IN SAPPORO-
    吉田 祥子, 森 傑, 奥 俊信
    Child, youth and environmental studies, 1, 2, 106, 111, 萌文社, Dec. 2005, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, 本論は、幼稚園における様々な遊びの中に見られる先生と園児の相互行為をエスノメソドロジー注1)の観点から詳細に記述することを通じて、先生と園児の協働注2)による場の創造注3)が、いかに遊びの成立と密接に結びついているのかを明らかにすることを目的とする。幼児にとって、家庭とは異なる生活環境かつ初めての社会的環境である幼稚園や保育所における遊びは、幼児が他者と協調し合いながら自己を形成し社会性を獲得していく上で非常に重要とされる。園児の社会性獲得に関しては、佐藤将之らが遊び場面における園児の社会性獲得と物理的環境の相互関係について考察し、保育園・幼稚園の担う役割を明らかにするための基礎的研究に取り組んでいる1)。一方、本研究の研究アプローチであるエスノメソドロジーに関しては、森傑が住環境デザインに関する一連の研究を通し、エスノメソドロジーをエスノメソッド(ethnomethod)の分析が主題となる理論的立場として理解することの重要性を論じている2)。本論ではこれらの既往研究を踏まえ、札幌市の市立幼稚園における入園初期の園内活動を対象としたケース・スタディを通して、遊びを成立させている先生・園児の様々な「やり方」を、先生・園児の遊びのエスノメソッドとして捉えることで、先生-園児関係から見た遊びと場の創造に関する分析と考察を試みる。For young children, it is very important to play in the kindergarten and the nursery school which living environment differs from home environment, and new social environment where children keep acquiring sociality.In this study, the various mutual behavior of teacher and children,who are observed playing in the kindergarten, is described in detail from the viewpoint of ethnomethodology. This study aims to clarify how playing places are created by cooperation of teacher and children. And how their activities are closely connected with the formation of play.As a result, the teacher uses different ethnomethods of play and the combination of them in the same play in the different case of playng places. And the teacher uses same ethnomethods of play and the combination og them in the different play in the same case of playng places. It shows that ethnomethods of play are always used in connection with space. In addition, play is not to be run format by the type of play prepared beforehand, it is expanded flexibly by ethnomethods based on play is not prepared for in advance as a matter of form.
  • Relation of the Linking Patterns and Usages between Elementary Schools and their Neighboring Parks in Sapporo City
    安藤 太地, 奥 俊信, 森 傑
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 40, 3, 211, 216, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2005, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, About 40% of all the elementary schools are linked to their neighboring parks in Sapporo city,and we think it is very effective to make use of the linking situation between elementary school and their neighboring park for the school education and local activities. The aim of this research is to analyze 1)the linking planning intention 2)characteristics of the linking patterns 3)the relation of the linking patterns and park usages. And we could find some characteristics of the linking situation as follws, 1)only Momijidai area have the linking planning intention in Sapporo. 2)the linking pattern varies in the scale of the urban park. 3)We find some relationof the linking patterns and usages between elementary schools and their neighboring parks.
  • ETHNO-DESIGN-METHOD IN MAKING PROPOSALS FOR PFI PROJECT : Ethnomethodology about planning facilities in Private Finance Initiative
    MORI Suguru
    Journal of architecture and planning, 0, 595, 87, 94, 社団法人日本建築学会, Sep. 2005, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, In making proposals for PFI project, we can see remarkable conduct as a specialist. Such conduct is quite different from the other design-communication, especially in housing environment design. And it is characteristic in their situated actions as "being the member." Ethno-design-method is inevitably working in such situated process practically. This paper aims to describe the ethno-design-methods which are found in their decision-making for programming, planning and designing facilities by participatory action research and analysis of conversations between members. Making proposals for PF...
  • The Changing Appearance of Color of Architecture in Northern City A Comparison Study of Architecture's Appearance in Summer and in Winter, in Sapporo City-
    Yugo Hatakeyama, Toshinobu Oku, Suguru Mori
    Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 4, 1, 161, 167, 2005, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, Scientific journal, This research explores the changing appearance of color of architecture. Different seasons create different appearances. The purpose of this research is to demonstrate the changing appearance of color by comparing architecture between summer and winter in Sapporo city. The aspect of visual phenomena, such as color and light, can be understood by analyzing the appearance of architectural spaces. This research aims to clarify the phenomenon about appearance of color of architectures in northern city. © 2005, Architectural Institute of Japan. All rights reserved.
  • Characteristics of Walking in everyday life in urban space : Characteristics of Action on difference of content of task
    HASEGAWA Masashi, KUDO Aki, MORI Suguru, OKU Toshinobu
    Journal of the City Planning Institute of Japan, 38, 3, 427, 432, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2003, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This research aims to probe characteristics of walking on difference of content of task which is strolling behavior and wayfinding behavior in everyday life in urban space from the viewpoint of Act-findingan and to find a new point of view for comfort.It became clear that the occurrence of action at wayfinding behavior is less than that of action at strolling behavior, and that the occurrence place at wayfinding behavior shows bias distribution and that at strolling behavior shows entirely distribution. People have selected the act by each intention in the same space while changing relations with environments surrounding.
  • DISCUSSION ON RESEARCH ACTIVITY PUBLISHED AS "AN ETHNOMETHODOLOGICAL STUDY FOR PRACTICAL USE OF THE SPACE IN THE REMODELED CLASSROOM" : Toru MAW ATARI, Minoru KANNO, Yasuaki ONODA and Taiyo SAKAGUCHI, J. Archit. Plann. Environ. Eng., AIJ, No.558, 115-120,
    MORI Suguru, FUNAHASHI Kunio
    日本建築学会計画系論文集, 0, 572, 217, 218, 社団法人日本建築学会, Oct. 2003, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, "Ethnomethodology" in the above paper was discussed as a sociological method, and "Ethno" was explained as a critical sociology. However, "Ethnomethodology" is not a method, but a theoretical position or an intellectual attitude. It's research program is to analyze and explain "ethnomethod", that is, the various methods being used to carry out the various matters which the people attain in the daily life.
  • ETHNO-DESIGN-METHOD IN BUYER-SELLER INTERACTION : Ethnomethodology in housing environment design 3
    MORI Suguru, FUNAHASHI Kunio
    Journal of architecture,planning and environmental engineering, 0, 569, 77, 83, 社団法人日本建築学会, Jul. 2003, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, In housing environment design, the theme which should be planned and designed is not given to the client and also the specialist in advance. They have to decide the frame for their collaborative practice and set up concrete and suitable subjects in the complicate and uncertain situation. Ethno-design-method is inevitably working in such situated process practically. This paper aims to describe the ethno-design-methods which are found in the relationship between "being the buyer" and "being the seller" in design action by analysis of conversations between the buyer and the seller. Housing en...
  • Characteristics of Walking in everyday life in urban space-Characteristics of Action on difference of content of task-.
    HASEGAWA MASASHI, KUDO AKI, MORI SUGURU, OKU TOSHINOBU
    都市計画論文集, 38, 38-1/38-3, 38.3,427-432, 432, The City Planning Institute of Japan, Apr. 2003, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This research aims to probe characteristics of walking on difference of content of task which is strolling behavior and wayfinding behavior in everyday life in urban space from the viewpoint of Act-findingan. It became clear that the occurrence of action at wayfinding behavior is less than that of action at strolling behavior, and that the occurrence place at wayfinding behavior shows bias distribution and that at strolling behavior shows entirely distribution. People have selected the act by each intention in the same space while changing relations with environments surrounding.
  • Characteristics of Action in Strolling Behavior: A Basic Study on Act-finding in Urban Space               
    Suguru MORI, Toshinobu OKU, Masashi HASEGAWA
    Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies, Shanghai, 138, 144, Oct. 2002, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • Characteristics of Action in Strolling Behavior : A basic study on Act, findeing in urban space
    MORI Suguru, OKU Toshinobu
    Papers on city planning. City planning review, 0, 37, 31, 36, 日本都市計画学会, Oct. 2002, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, From the point of view of Act-finding, this paper aims to discribe some temporal characteristic aspects of action occurrence in regard to strolling behavior in underground street area. It became clear that the occurrence of the eyes action shows linear-like decrease and that of walking action shows logarithm-like decrease as much as interval time gets long.We conclude that as for strolling behavior, walking action depends on the space structure such as passagedistance or crossing point, on the other hand, eyes action don't occurs by the mutual relationship with such space structure.
  • ETHNO-DESIGN-METHOD IN ORDERER-DESIGNER INTERACTION : Ethnomethodology in housing environment design 2
    MORI Suguru, FUNAHASHI Kunio
    Journal of architecture,planning and environmental engineering. Transactions of AIJ, 0, 560, 159, 165, 社団法人日本建築学会, Oct. 2002, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, In design action, we can see remarkable conduct as a client and as a specialist. Such conduct is quite different from the other daily communication, and is characteristic in comparison between the client' and the specialist situated actions. Ethno-design-method can be found as the sequential construction of conversations, and has a close relation to the contents and results of housing environment design. This paper aims to describe the ethno-design-methods which are found in the relationship between "being the orderer" and "being the designer" in design action by analysis of conversations b...
  • Structure of Commonsense Reality and Actions in Production               
    Suguru Mori
    Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association, 149, May 2002, [Peer-reviewed]
    English, International conference proceedings
  • A STUDY ON METHODOLOGY OF ETHNOMETHODOLOGY : Ethnomethodology in housing environment design 1
    MORI Suguru, FUNAHASHI Kunio, SUZUKI Takeshi, KITA Michihiro
    Journal of architecture,planning and environmental engineering. Transactions of AIJ, 0, 540, 181, 187, 社団法人日本建築学会, Feb. 2001, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, From the point of view of environment behavior studies, this paper proposes an alternative approach in housing environment design drawn from recent ethnomethodological developments in sociology, social science, anthropology and cognitive science. The orientation in design action led by an architect is constituted through the sequence construction of conversation between the architect and the client, and the contents of housing environment design develop through the customary regulation and restriction in conversation. It becomes clear that we must re-study the premise which communication ca...
  • Asymmentry of Client-Specialist Interaction in Housing Design
    Mori Suguru
    Urban Housing Sciences, 2001, 35, 33, 38, Association of Urban Housing Sciences, 2001, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal, This study proposes an alternative approach in housing environment design drawn from recent ethnomethodological developments in sociology, pedagogy, and cognitive science.<BR>Though it was assumed as a "social fact" that the roles of client and specialist differ, and that this difference was an effect of institutional structures or rules, it now becomes possible to think the other way by ethnomethodology, and see how asymmetries are produced in and through the details of client' and specialist' situated interactions.<BR>The role relation between the client and the specialist in design action is constituted through the sequence construction of conversation, and the contents of housing environment design develop through the customary regulation and restriction in conversation.
  • 住宅設計における建築主と専門家との非対称性に関する研究
    森 傑, 西岡 絵美子, 上月 真弓
    住宅総合研究財団研究年報, 27, 125, 134, 住宅総合研究財団, 2000
    Japanese, Scientific journal
  • 戸建注文住宅における生産行為に関する研究 (1998年度(第6回)都市住宅学会 学術講演会研究発表論文集)
    森 傑, 舟橋 國男, 鈴木 毅
    都市住宅学, 23, 71, 76, 都市住宅学会, Oct. 1998, [Peer-reviewed]
    Japanese, Scientific journal

Other Activities and Achievements

Books and other publications

Works

  • 旭川市民文化会館(基本構想,基本計画)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2022 - Present, [Architectural works]
  • 上士幌町役場庁舎(耐震化検討,基本計画,基本設計,DB発注支援,設計監修)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 株式会社開発工営社, 2021 - Present, [Architectural works]
  • 上士幌町グランドデザイン・セントラルベルト構想(公共施設等配置計画)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2011 - Present, [Architectural works]
  • 美唄市公営住宅建替え基本構想               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2022 - 2023, [Architectural works]
  • 上士幌町土地利用指針               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2022 - 2022, [Architectural works]
  • 気仙沼市小泉地区防災集団移転               
    森傑,和田敦, 小泉地区の明日を考える会, 2011 - 2021, [Architectural works]
  • 苫小牧市民文化ホール(基本構想,基本計画,整備手法及び管理運営計画)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2015 - 2018, [Architectural works]
  • 狸小路5丁目コンバージョン(企画・調査)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 株式会社フィルド, 2018, [Architectural works]
  • 北11西4プロジェクト(モデルルーム意匠設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 株式会社フージャースコーポレーション, 2018, [Architectural works]
  • 東神楽町志比内地区交流センター「さくらプラザ」 (基本設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 柴滝建築設計事務所, 2018, [Architectural works]
  • 上士幌町生涯学習センター「わっか」(基本構想,基本計画)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2017, [Architectural works]
  • 上士幌町まち中居住(子育て支援)モデルプラン               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2015, [Architectural works]
  • 上士幌町移住促進住宅「十勝スカイ」(基本設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2015, [Architectural works]
  • Sapporo Spec(Sapporo Section : Architecture『美術と建築、これからの札幌』)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2014, [Artistic activity]
  • 〈地〉のデザインとマネジメントで再生する真駒内のバイタリティ(札幌市真駒内の未来を考えるまちづくりアイデアコンペ)               
    森傑, 西岡誠, 梅原博大, 齋藤貴之, 田宮功三, 2014, [Architectural works]
  • ART ZERO(札幌市資料館リノベーションアイデアコンペティション)               
    森傑,田村隆, 國立篤志, 後藤なつみ, 今井健雄, 堀雅弘, 相澤幸輝, 黒坂泰弘, 島口拓也, 山田美結, 生越美咲, 小宮祐輔, 新岡達矢, 坪内健, 2014, [Architectural works]
  • 株式会社すけみつ本社ビル(意匠設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2014, [Architectural works]
  • 沼津市内浦重須地区高台移転(検討調査)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, Jul. 2012 - Mar. 2013, [Architectural works]
  • ハネウェル居場所ハウス(基本設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2013, [Architectural works]
  • えさし海の駅/江差町開陽丸管理棟(改修設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2012, [Architectural works]
  • TREE HOUSE PROJECT 2011 in 芸森               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 清水建設株式会社, 2011, [Artistic activity]
  • 大吉北大前通店(改修設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2010, [Architectural works]
  • TREE HOUSE PROJECT               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 清水建設株式会社, 2010, [Artistic activity]
  • NEUTRAL LANDSCAPE(深谷通信所跡地利用アイデアコンペ専門部門)               
    森傑, 原田慎一, 今井健雄, 坂井文, 渋谷明広, 鈴木淳, 佐藤正博, 菅野克, 千葉博之, 小林光輝, 内藤純, 野中志帆, 相場奈津子, 大瀧悠, 草刈大, 森田智子, 衛嵩, Dec. 2009, [Architectural works]
  • 北広島市O小児科クリニック(改修設計)               
    森傑, 北海道大学建築計画学研究室, 2009, [Architectural works]
  • TERAKOYA真駒内(日本建築学会技術部門設計競技)               
    森傑, 横山隆, 堀雅弘, 原田慎一, 大澤一彦, 浅井政弘, 菅野克, 鈴木淳, 内藤純, 佐藤正博, 清水郁江, 木村有里, 桐圭佑, 小林暁子, 坂井友美, 野中志帆, 松島泰裕, 山口健太郎, Sep. 2008, [Architectural works]

Research Themes

  • Planning Theory for Sustainable Livelihoods in the Face of Relocation and Non-relocation Due to Habitat Loss Caused by Climate Change
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
    Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2029
    森 傑, 栗山 尚子, 野村 理恵, 池添 純子, 畠山 雄豪, 坪内 健
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A), Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding, 24H00341
  • Planning Theory for Sustainable Community Resettlement and Environmental Transfer in the Context of Natural Disaster and Climate Change
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
    Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2024
    森 傑, 栗山 尚子, 野村 理恵, 池添 純子, 畠山 雄豪
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, 20H02318
  • Methodological Transformation for Planning Displacement and Resettlement in the Context of Natural Disaster and Climate Change
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Challenging Research (Exploratory)
    Jun. 2019 - Mar. 2024
    森 傑
    今日のアジア太平洋地域は、東日本大震災などの自然災害を機とするものに限らず、気候変動による長期的な海面上昇、人口集中によるスラム化、急激な経済成長によるエネルギー需要などを機に、住民移転を検討せざるを得ない喫緊のグローバルな問題に直面している。コミュニティ移転は環境志向で適正規模の居住環境の再構築へ向けての実効的な再定住手法として注目されており、地域社会のサステナビリティを考える上で有効な計画論とそのモデルの検討が必要である。
    本研究は、アジア太平洋地域において大災害や気候変動、都市開発などを機に実施されている住民移転について、住民自身の自発的な居住地の選択としての移転(Voluntary Relocation)ではなく、公的機関やNGOなどの支援団体により資金が投入され計画的あるいは強制的に住民移転が実施されるケース(Forced Displacement and Resettlement)に注目し、当該住民が新たな生活環境に対してどのように適合してきたのかについて環境移行理論の視点から分析することを目的とする。
    2年間の実施計画として、1.アジア太平洋地域のパイロット的事例における移転計画の特徴の比較、2.環境移行理論に基づく生活者(移転者)の環境適応プロセスの分析、3.生活者の定着実態からみた既存計画手法の空間的・制度的限界の考察、の課題群に取り組むが、令和3年度は、新型コロナウイルス感染拡大の影響により海外調査ができなかったため、国内におけるコミュニティ移転および災害復興に関わるパイロット的事例の分析を行った。
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Challenging Research (Exploratory), Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, 19K21999
  • Models of Resettlement of Group Relocation and Everyday Life Restructuring for Resilient Community in 30% Population Decrease
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
    Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2020
    MORI Suguru
    The purpose of this study is to focus on group relocation and its method, which became widely known after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to obtain the developmental knowledge that leads to the redesign of the reconstruction policy in the age of 30% population reduction. The following analysis was performed. (1) overview and typology of group relocation projects in the Great East Japan Earthquake, (2) systematic evaluation of housing reconstruction and resettlement due to high ground relocation in the Tohoku disaster area, (3) comparative analysis of the institutional frame of group relocation in pilot cases, (4) living area reconstruction and action research in community relocation. Based on these achievements, we analyzed and examined measures for resettlement of people in the disaster area and regeneration / reconstruction of an independent and sustainable living environment.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Hokkaido University, 17H03357
  • Grand Design for Everyday Life and Key Performance Indicators on Public Facility Management in Local Comprehensive Strategy
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
    01 Apr. 2016 - 31 Mar. 2018
    MORI Suguru
    This research focused on the local comprehensive strategy and public facility management toward revitalizing the local community and enhancing the quality of life in the situation of 30% depopulation. In order to achieve overcoming the population decline and vitalizing local activities, the following issues were addressed; 1) organizing the comprehensive strategy and public facility management by the local government in a bird's-eye view, 2) analyzing comparatively contents and descriptions about restructuring public facilities from the viewpoint of Key Performance Indicators, and 3) verifying effectiveness through the action research on the grand design for everyday life of Kamishihoro town in Hokkaido. As the result, this research could obtain findings and seeds about the effective planning theory and methods on the public facility management for sustainable local community.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research, Hokkaido University, 16K14351
  • Planning Theory and the Model of Resettlement of Group Relocation for Resilient Community in 30% Population Decrease(Fostering Joint International Research)
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research (Fostering Joint International Research)
    2016 - 2018
    MORI Suguru, HOWITT Richard, OKADA Tetsuya
    This study aimed to develop, accelerate and strengthen international joint research on community relocation in the Asia-Pacific region in the face of large-scale disasters and urban problems. Based on Macquarie University in Australia, the following analysis was performed. (1) analysis of land use planning and spatial inheritance in comparison with former residential environment, (2) analysis of social, economic and psychological effects on consumers from the viewpoint of environmental transition theory, (3) international comparative analysis on the characteristics of the pilot case. As a result, we clarified the possibility and issues of community relocation from the viewpoint of redevelopment of living environment and regeneration of social community.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research (Fostering Joint International Research), Hokkaido University, 15KK0191
  • Planning Theory and the Model of Resettlement of Group Relocation for Resilient Community in 30% Population Decrease
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
    Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2017
    MORI Suguru, ONUMA Masahiro, HATAKEYAMA Yugo
    This study focuses on the concrete planning process involved in projects for promoting collective relocation after the Great East Japan Earthquake. In particular, we examine the relationships between the concerned stakeholders, which in a broad sense include the community, the administration, consultants, and outside supporters. We ascertain in detail how each of these stakeholders participated in the eventual planning process, clarify the mutual interrelationship structure, and examine the gradual changes in these interrelationships. In doing so, we aim to determine the distinctive characteristics of and issues involved in the approach toward consensus-building on projects for promoting collective relocation with regard to the Great East Japan Earthquake.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding, 26289209
  • Action Research of the Community Cafe Supports Everyday Life Restructuring and Environmental Transition in the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami Affected Area
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
    01 Apr. 2014 - 31 Mar. 2016
    MORI Suguru
    The Great East Japan Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011, and caused serious damage to the Pacific coast, from Aomori Prefecture to Chiba Prefecture. The affected land is currently on the road to recovery, and various measures have been implemented, such as collective relocation projects, land readjustment projects and establishment of public housing for people affected by the disaster. This research focused on the community cafe where supports to reduce the mental or physical burden of victims by harsh environmental transition. The essential points for the design method of the community cafe were found through the comparative analysis among several challenges in Tohoku affected area and the action research on Ibasho House in Ofunato City, Miyagi Prefecture.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research, Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding, 26630268
  • 住民主導の集団移転におけるコミュニティの継承とソーシャル・キャピタルの再生・再構築               
    厚生労働科学研究費補助金(地球規模保健課題推進研究事業)
    Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2015
    森 傑
    厚生労働省, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
  • Course A: Science and Technology Exchange Activity Course               
    Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science
    Jul. 2014 - Aug. 2014
    Suguru Mori
    Japan Science and Technology Agency, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
  • Theory and the Model of PPP with Social Enterprises toward the Stable Life of 10,000 People of the Provincial City in 30% Population Decrease
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)
    01 Apr. 2011 - 31 Mar. 2014
    MORI Suguru
    This study accomplished to build an empirical theory that people can live a well life stably, independently and sustainably in the provincial / local city or town expected a rapid 30% population decrease in 30 years later. And the MACHI NO SEITAI theory, chiropractical solutions in the urban planning on cities / towns with future 30% depopulation, was applied to the concrete plan on reorganization and restructuring of the public facilities. As for the application of the theory to the future plan, the workshops with residents in Kamishihoro town, Hokkaido were conducted. Based on these workshops and the result of analysis on surveys, the following important points related to the reorganization and restructuring projects toward 30 years later have become clear; 1) historical analysis on the spatial structure of the town, 2) method for cooperation and common ownership, 3) contrivance for communication in the commune, 4) design to connections and relations among facilities.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A), Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding, 23686087
  • Devloping the Academic Platform on Planning and Designing forSocial Issues in Architecture
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
    2011 - 2012
    MORI Suguru, ANDO Takatoshi, KOMATSU Hisashi, IWASA Akihiko, KITA Michihiro, MATSUBARA Shigeki, ISHIGAKI Aya, FUNAHASHI Kunio, NOMURA Rie
    This study aims to find the new approach toward olving social issues, especially the strategy and works on researches related to the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Platform for Architecture-Society Studies has been invented in order to develop acadmic discussions and community for planning and designing built environment.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research, Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding, 23656353
  • 児童養護におけるGrowing Up in Communityの実現とNPOの役割               
    厚生労働科学研究費補助金(政策科学総合研究事業)
    Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2010
    森 傑
    厚生労働省, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
  • Public Private Partnership and Community Development focusing on Non-profit Organization toward Social Inclusion
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
    2009 - 2010
    MORI Suguru
    Co-op Sapporo recently opened a supermarket in a depopulating aging town Akabira, in rural Hokkaido. This exceptional case exemplifies a business model encouraging use of inner-city facilities and reestablishing communities. The store is located in the heart of town acquiring a former school site and buses offer free transportation to co-op members. Such conditions allow the elderly to shop when they come to the city center to visit clinics. The waiting space in the supermarket is functioning as a community space not only for the elderly but also for younger generations.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding, 21760459
  • Local Community Development and Design with Non-profit Organization which Plays an Important Role in Public Private Partnership
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
    2007 - 2008
    MORI Suguru
    NPO が意欲的に農村地域における宅地開発に取り組んでいる富山市田園住宅開ヶ丘事業のケーススタディを通して、その際に導入される優良田園住宅の計画手法が地域コミュニティへもたらす影響と課題について、サステナビリティの観点から考察した。促進法は、農村地域のコミュニティ活性化を目指して施行されたものであが、より効果的な農村振興の実現へ向けては、多様な属性と世帯構成の入居者の定住を誘導する仕組みが必要である。
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), Hokkaido University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding, 19760414
  • パブリックアクセスからみたPFIによる建築・都市空間のユニバーサルデザイン
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
    2005 - 2006
    森 傑
    昨年度の建築や都市の公共空間に関するパブリックアクセスに関する国内外での調査に基づき、主として研究成果の発表を中心に行った。また並行して、ユニバーサルデザイン概念の発祥国であるアメリカでの官民協働型プロジェクトを中心に引き続き情報収集を行った。
    第7回環境行動研究国際シンポジウム(Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium for Environment-Behavior Studies)で発表した論文では、NPOが中心となって手掛ける米国の大型住宅地開発のケーススタディを行い、エスノメソドロジーの観点から開発主体と様々な評価主体との間のコミュニケーションとその成果を詳細に分析することで、社会的使命の遂行を第一にし、資金的ストックを最終目標としないNPOが事業主体となることの居住環境デザインへの具体的な効果と意義を明らかにした。
    また日本都市学会第53回大会における研究発表では、米国でもっとも早くから都市計画に関する州政府の権限が移された地方自治体の一つであるウィスコンシン州マディソン市に注目し、同市が意欲的に取り組んでいる参加型の開発評価プロセスの仕組みを紹介した。そして、その開発評価プロセスのシステムについて制度的指向性の観点から分析を試み、我が国の今後の政策改善に向けての見解を示した。
    ディベロッパーや建設会社、近隣住民、その他の利害関係者が開発評価プロセスへの関与により協力的になればなるほど、開発プロジェクトは成功に近づくと考えられるが、その成功は複数の評価主体が単に"参加している"ということで保証されるわけではなく、"どのような姿勢と方法"で参与するのかが決定的な意味をもってくる。トップダウン的に見た「誰を参加させるか」という議論から、「ある評価主体が参加することの意味は何か、それがどのように意思決定・合意形成あるいは生活環境の改善へ繋がるのか」へ踏み込んだ議論へと世論を展開させるべく、今後も研究を継続したい。
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), Hokkaido University, 17760479
  • 北方圏・積雪寒冷地域における都市公共空間のバリアフリーデザイン
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
    2003 - 2004
    森 傑
    本年度は、都市公共空間に関するバリアフリーデザインの先駆的手法を把握するために、特にユニバーサルデザイン概念の発祥国であるアメリカで近年高く評価されているいくつかのデザインガイドブックを中心に文献レビューを行った*。また、北方圏・積雪寒冷地域に特徴的なバリアフリーデザインの現在の課題を把握することを目的とし、その公共空間のデザインが先駆的といわれるベルリン(ドイツ)・フランクフルト(ドイツ)・フライブルク(ドイツ)・バーゼル(スイス)・チューリッヒ(スイス)の各都市を対象に、主としてトランジットモール・システムに注目しながら、車の通行を遮断したエリアでの冬期における人々の移動の連続性についての利用実態に関する視察調査を行った。その結果、主として以下の3つの知見が得られた。
    (1)現在の日本の都市公共空間のバリアフリーデザインとその取り組みは、ある単体の開発計画内で完結したアクセシビリティの確保にのみ焦点が当てられており、都市地域全体として将来的にバリアフリーデザインを発展させていくための長期ヴィジョンの検討が不十分である。
    (2)長期ヴィジョンの欠落は、多種多様な施設や交通機関相互の空間の連続性を妨げ、それらのデザインのギャップを生み出すことになり、自治体や民間からの多額の投資が効果的に都市の活性化へと繋がらない原因の一つとなっている。
    (3)その解決のためには、環境やニーズの時間的変化に柔軟に対応でき、地域性や都市規模に応じ最適化できるようなデザインガイドラインを、地方自治体ごとの政策レベルで構築することが重要である。
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B), Hokkaido University, 15760447

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