Graduate School of
Science and Engineering

The aim of our research is to design the safe and beautiful cities and regions in a composite study field, which incorporates the conservation of cultural heritage and disaster mitigation planning for cities, two areas that have traditionally been implemented separately. In particular, we are carrying out planning research for the revitalization and disaster-mitigation of historic areas related to the activities of “Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage”. We are also committed to making a contribution to society in the creation of beautiful environments with abundant space and water that can be utilized even in case of earthquake triggered fires. This includes the creation of regional disaster mitigation plans for historical city-scapes with the participation of the local communities, the discovery of traditional knowledge of disaster mitigation in history, and effective evaluation by modern science. For example, we are also involved in the water resource development plan for disaster mitigation in the flammable and historical region around Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is being put into practice by Kyoto-city. Through these kind of projects in Japan and overseas, we are taking part in practical research for making disaster mitigation plans and evaluations by inhabitants and the government for sustainable social services.