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Challenges in assessing habitat for rare species using machine learning: regional and spatial generality

Year Published:2015
Author:Yusuke Ueno・Masao Kurihara

Using a study of rare raptors as an example, this paper clarifies the issues of locality and spatial generality in rare species habitat assessment techniques using machine learning.

Abstracts of the 2016 Japanese Society of Landscape Ecology，pp64

Research Trends for Biodiversity Conservation in Urban Areas

Year Published:2015
Author:Naoyuki Sone・Yusuke Ueno

Research trends toward the conservation of biodiversity in urban areas are described.

Civil engineering data，Vol.57, No.8，pp45-46

Study on the Development of Public Transportation Oriented Urban Development in Mexico City

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura

This paper describes the process of public transportation restructuring in Mexico City based on BRT and community cycles, after summarizing the evolution of the city's strategy and implementation system for public transportation-oriented urban development.

Civil Engineering Planning Research and Proceedings，Vol.51

A Study on the Regional Characteristics of Traditional Construction Methods for Walls and Fences in Japan - Earthen and Stone Fences

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura・Naoyuki Sone・Masao Kurihara etc.

The paper presents a typology of traditional construction methods for mud and stone walls in Japan, based on their technical characteristics, and discusses regional characteristics according to geographical and social factors.

Civil Engineering History Research and Lectures，Vol.35，pp207-210

Introduction to GIS for Bird Lovers (Part 3)

Year Published:2015
Author:Yusuke Ueno

He spoke about the characteristics of geospatial information including GIS, recent technological trends, and future possibilities.

Collection of Keynote Lectures at the 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Japan Ornithological Society General Assembly

Measuring, Investigating, Predicting: New Technology Opens the Door to Innovation in Landscape Architecture

Year Published:2015
Author:Yusuke Ueno etc.

Report on the mini-forum “Measuring, Investigating, and Predicting: New Technologies Pioneer Innovation in Landscape Architecture” held in May 2016 at the national convention of the Japanese Society of Landscape Architecture (organizers: Yusuke Ueno and Yoichi Sonoda).

Landscape Studies，No.79, No.3，pp274

Testing the effectiveness of environmental conservation measures using meta-analysis: Breeding success or failure of three rare raptor species in road projects across Japan.

Year Published:2015
Author:Yusuke Ueno・Keiichi Hasegawa・Atsushi Osiro・Mayumi Kanda・Ryuji Inoue・Masao Kurihara

Using meta-analysis, we analyzed the effects of road projects on the breeding success of three rare raptor species and the effects of environmental conservation measures.

Civil Engineering Society ProceedingsG(Environment)，Vol.79, No.3，ppII_65-72

Verification of the Effectiveness of Environmental Conservation Measures for Three Rare Birds of Prey Species in Road Projects in Japan

Year Published:2015
Author:Yusuke Ueno・Keiichi Hasegawa・Atsushi Osiro・Ryuji Inoue・Masao Kurihara

We analyzed the breeding success rates of three rare raptor species and the effects of environmental conservation measures on road projects nationwide.

Proceedings of the 31st Japan Road Conference，Vol.31

Study on the method of landscaping roadside buildings in the reconstruction of road space

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura・Masao Kurihara etc.

The status of projects and systems for landscaping and the utilization of plans and guidelines for landscaping were clarified for 10 cases of road space reconstruction that involved landscaping of buildings along the roadside.

Proceedings of the 31st Japan Road Conference，Vol.31

A Study on Renewal Methods of Street Trees in a Case Study of Street Tree Regeneration

Year Published:2015
Author:Yasuo Izuka・Masao Kurihara

The desirable procedures and specific renewal methods of street tree regeneration were discussed by investigating a series of methods from the identification of problems occurring in street trees to their regeneration and the means of consensus building with local residents.

Proceedings of the 31st Japan Road Conference，Vol.31

Maintain and enhance the historic character of the city by utilizing traditional construction methods for civil engineering facilities

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura・Naoyuki Sone・Masao Kurihara etc.

The paper also clarifies the project method for the development of civil engineering facilities that take into consideration the historical landscape in cities that have been certified as cities for the maintenance and improvement of their historical landscape.

Civil engineering data，Vol.57, No.11，pp10-13

Consideration on the method of restructuring the road space with the regeneration of the waterfront space

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura・Masao Kurihara etc.

The study conducted a comparative analysis of planning and maintenance methods for road space realignment efforts involving the development of a waterfront space, and clarified issues and points to keep in mind when proceeding with the project.

Civil Engineering Planning Research and Proceedings，Vol.52

Research on regional characteristics of traditional construction methods for fences and hedges

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura・Naoyuki Sone・Masao Kurihara etc.

Traditional construction methods related to earthen walls and stone walls unique to a region were collected from all over Japan, organized based on their technical characteristics, and the relationship between the character of the place, local industry, climate, and nature of local materials and their technical characteristics were analyzed.

Collection of Lectures and Reports from the Cultural Landscape Research Meeting，Vol.7

The Publicness of Urban Space as Deciphered by Humanscape: The Case of Plaza Juan Jose Vas, Old Town, Mexico City

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura

Using Plaza Juan Jose Basu in Old Mexico City as an example, we attempted to decipher the quality of urban open spaces as public spaces from the view of civic life (Humanscape) that unfolds in the urban space.

Landscape and Design Research Lectures，Vol.7，pp167-176

Establishment of a historical town development information website and research on methods of improving civil engineering and other facilities that are effective in maintaining and enhancing the historic character of the area.

Year Published:2015
Author:Akihiko Nishimura

A database that consolidates information on historic town planning efforts in cities with certified plans for maintaining and improving historic properties was created, and the information was made public through a website. In addition, we clarified the process of selecting construction methods, the effects achieved through the development, and the project methods for the development of civil engineering facilities and other facilities that take into account the historic landscape in the certified cities.

New Cities，Vol.69, No.12，pp61-66

Regional development utilizing traditional construction methods for civil engineering facilities, etc.

Year Published:2016
Author:Akihiko Nishimura

The technical characteristics and regional distribution of traditional construction methods for civil engineering facilities in various regions of Japan are summarized, and a scheme for regional development through the preservation and utilization of traditional construction methods is examined through case studies.

SAT Technology Showcase 2016 “Program & Abstracts” Collection，pp.70

Green roofs as urban habitats for birds and aerial insects in the Tokyo metropolitan area

Year Published:2016
Author:Naoyuki Sone・Yusuke Ueno・Masao Kurihara・Masashi Kato

Rooftop green spaces as habitats for living organisms in urban ecosystems are discussed based on a survey of the habitats of birds and flying insects in rooftop green spaces in Tokyo.

Proceedings of WGIC2015，pp44

A possibility of Stained Green which is an attached type planter on the window

Year Published:2016
Author:Masashi Kato・Hirotaka Suzuki・Naoyuki Sone

We developed a window-glass-adhesive indoor greening system and examined its effectiveness and potential.

Proceedings of WGIC2016，pp46

Revised Guidelines for the Planning and Design of Disaster Prevention Parks (Draft)

Year Published:2016
Author:Eita Arakane

We studied the revision of the guidelines for planning and design of disaster-resistant parks, taking advantage of new knowledge on recent natural disasters such as the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Civil engineering data，Vol.53, No.3，pp45

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