CYCU Indigenous Design Program Connects with Fuxing Communities to Deepen Place-Based Learning.

Chung Yuan Christian University’s Indigenous Bachelor’s Program in Design is integrating field-based learning in Fuxing District, Taoyuan into its curriculum. Through four courses, students explore traditional Atayal houses, timber and bamboo construction, and local material practices, gaining a deeper understanding of Indigenous architecture, craftsmanship, and culture. The initiative strengthens the connection between design education and the lived experiences of land, community, and cultural heritage.