This studio aims to introduce graduate students an approach from Asian eco-cultural urbanism in planning research. The design capability needed to find innovative and sustainable strategies based on natural and cultural principles for the next lap of community development will be emphasised. The studio has the following objectives:
1. Performing Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) early in site analysis of the designing stage;
2. Integrate and apply Life’s Principles in sustainable eco-cultural development and design;
3. Critically develop new system design based on local organisms; and
4. Seek radical simplicity in community planning from a cultural repertoire* of vernacular architecture and settlement/regional ecology based on Life’s Principles, Biological Strategies and System Design concepts.
* Definition: “the complete list or supply of skills, devices, or ingredients used in a particular field, occupation, or practice.” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repertoire accessed 13 June 2014)

This studio aims to introduce graduate students an approach from Asian eco-cultural urbanism in planning research. The design capability needed to find innovative and sustainable strategies based on natural and cultural principles for the next lap of community development will be emphasized. The studio has the following objectives:
1. Performing Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) early in site analysis of the designing stage;
2. Integrate and apply Life’s Principles in sustainable eco-cultural development and design;
3. Critically develop new system design based on local organisms; and
4. Seek radical simplicity in community planning from a cultural repertoire* of vernacular architecture and settlement/regional ecology based on Life’s Principles, Biological Strategies and System Design concepts.
* Definition: “the complete list or supply of skills, devices, or ingredients used in a particular field, occupation, or practice.” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repertoire accessed 13 June 2014)

透過對國內城鄉或島嶼聚落實際案例之歷史回顧、現況踏堪、居民訪查、社區參與、空間分析、議題討論、綜合診斷、發展定位、計畫目標、發展策略、綱要計劃、規劃配置、細部設計等，研擬研究案例再發展之最佳方案，供地方相關主政者從事城鄉空間改造建設之發展藍圖。經由建教合作之實例操作，讓學生得以更真實的體驗城鄉地域性之社會結構與空間結構特質，更投入的構思城鄉永續發展與社區總體營造之實踐模式。

Through historical reviews, current situations, residents' visits, community visits, space analysis, discussions on topics, comprehensive diagnosis, development positioning, planning goals, development strategies, planning configurations, detailed designs, etc., we will study the best solutions for redevelopment of case cases for local relevant politicians to engage in the development blueprint of urban and rural space renovation and construction. Through the example operation of construction and education cooperation, students can more truly experience the regional social structure and spatial structure characteristics of the city’s county, and more devoted structure, the permanent development and overall community construction model of the city’s county.

Sustainable Development and Design Readings
1. http://ben.biomimicry.net/curricula-and-resources/university-curricula/#Reading
2.“Life Cycle Assessment: Principles And Practice,” a report for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/lcaccess/pdfs/600r06060.pdf
3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's listing of LCA resources: www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/lcaccess/resources.html
4. Eco-indicator 99 Manual for Designers: www.pre.nl/download/ei99_manual.pdf
5. Journal of Industrial Ecology: www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=1088-1980&site=1
6. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment: www.springer.com/environment/journal/11367
7. International Standards Organization, ISO 14044 “Environmental Management Life Cycle Assessment Requirements and Guidelines”: www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=38498
8. Mostafavi, M. and Doherty, G. (eds.) (2013) Ecological Urbanism. Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Zurich: Lars Muller Publishers

Independent Studies and Tools
1. EcoInvent database (data for use with software tools): www.ecoinvent.org/database
2. GaBi software (desktop-based, in-depth analysis): www.gabi-software.com
3. Granta Eco-Audit (desktop-based, based on in-depth materials data): http://www.grantadesign.com/products/ecoselector/
4. SustainableMinds (web-based, single score analysis): www.sustainableminds.com
5. Okala Guide (pamphlet with single-score LCA impact tables): www.idsa.org/okala-ecodesign-guide
6. SimaPro software (desktop-based, in-depth analysis): www.pre.nl/simapro

These types of data and tools are now also being integrated into the CAD environment. For example, the Eco Materials Adviser in Autodesk Inventor 2012 is focused on materials and process selection based on embodied CO2, energy, water, and cost (inventor.grantadesign.com).

Cultural and Spatial Anthropology Readings
TBA

Sustainable Development and Design Readings
1. http://ben.biomimicry.net/curricula-and-resources/university-curricula/#Reading
2. "Life Cycle Assessment: Principles And Practice," a report for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/lcaccess/pdfs/600r06060.pdf
3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's listing of LCA resources: www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/lcaccess/resources.html
4. Eco-indicator 99 Manual for Designers: www.pre.nl/download/ei99_manual.pdf
5. Journal of Industrial Ecology: www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=1088-1980&site=1
6. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment: www.springer.com/environment/journal/11367
7. International Standards Organization, ISO 14044 “Environmental Management Life Cycle Assessment Requirements and Guidelines”: www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=38498
8. Mostafavi, M. and Doherty, G. (eds.) (2013) Ecological Urbanism. Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Zurich: Lars Muller Publishers

Independent Studies and Tools
1. EcoInvent database (data for use with software tools): www.ecoinvent.org/database
2. GaBi software (desktop-based, in-depth analysis): www.gabi-software.com
3. Granta Eco-Audit (desktop-based, based on in-depth materials data): http://www.grantadesign.com/products/ecoselector/
4. SustainableMinds (web-based, single score analysis): www.sustainableminds.com
5. Okala Guide (pamphlet with single-score LCA impact tables): www.idsa.org/okala-ecodesign-guide
6. SimaPro software (desktop-based, in-depth analysis): www.pre.nl/simapro

These types of data and tools are now also being integrated into the CAD environment. For example, the Eco Materials Adviser in Autodesk Inventor 2012 is focused on materials and process selection based on embodied CO2, energy, water, and cost (inventor.grantadesign.com).

Cultural and Spatial Anthropology Readings
TBA