Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Architecture | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture | ||||
| Course Code | ARC 231 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Architectural Technology II | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Mimarlık Teknolojisi II | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | ||||
| Level of Course | Orta | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 149 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To gain insight on principles of structural systems, behavior of forces, development and applications of contemporary structural systems | ||||
| Course Description | This course focuses on (principles of) structural and architectural design along with relationship of architectural practice with the civil engineering disciplines. During the course, fundamental concepts of physics/statics are being remembered and loads, behavior of materials under load are discussed. Different types of structural systems like shell structures, frame structures, tensile structures are introduced and their principles and load bearing relations are described through visual materials. These concepts are supported by weekly in-class exercises. At the end of the semester each student is responsible to prepare a presentation about one of the case building which have examined during the term. It is expected to be supported by research, scaled models, drawings, sketches and diagrams. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) 1.understand the importance of structural logic on architectural design, the integration of fields and able to use the terminology; 2) 2.comprehend basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that look at different phases of design in an integrated way; 3) 3.recognize the basic principles in the selection of materials, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance; 4) 4.identify new technologies in design and visualize construction process of a building. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English. | ||||
| 2) Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data, develop concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions. | ||||
| 3) Ability to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design. | ||||
| 4) Ability to use fundamental principles of architectural design considering the place, climate, people, society as factors, and simultaneously express present principles in relevant precedents. | ||||
| 5) Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects. | ||||
| 6) Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures. | ||||
| 7) Ability to apply various stages of design processes considering the client and user needs, which include space and equipment requirements besides site conditions and relevant laws and standards. | ||||
| 8) Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior. | ||||
| 9) Understanding of the basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that withstand gravity and lateral forces, in addition to the evolution and applications of structural systems. | ||||
| 10) Ability to apply the principles of sustainability in architectural and urban design projects that aim to preserve the natural and historic resources and provide healthful environments. | ||||
| 11) Ability to apply the fundamental principles of building and safety systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire prevention, vertical circulation additionally to principles of accessibility into the design of buildings. | ||||
| 12) Understanding the basic principles in the selection of materials, products, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance, including their environmental impact and reuse possibilities. | ||||
| 13) Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project from the schematic design phase to design development phase, while integrating structural systems, life safety and sustainability principles. | ||||
| 14) Understanding the principles of environmental systems such as energy preservation, active and passive heating and cooling systems, air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; in addition to the use of appropriate performance assessment tools. | ||||
| 15) Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems. | ||||
| 16) Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team. | ||||
| 17) Understanding the responsibility of the architect to organize and lead design and construction processes considering the environmental, social and aesthetic issues of the society. | ||||
| 18) Understanding the legal to responsibilities of the architect of the architect effecting the design and construction of a building such as public health and safety; accessibility, preservation, building codes and regulations as well as user rights. | ||||
| 19) Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society. | ||||
| 20) Understanding the methods for competing for commissions, selecting consultants and assembling teams, recommending project delivery methods, which involve financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English. | S | |
| 2) | Ability to question and interpret ideas considering diverse points of view; gather and use data, develop concepts related to people, places and the environment, and make individual decisions. | H | Sunum |
| 3) | Ability to use appropriate graphical methods including freehand and digital drawing techniques, (ECDL advanced) in order to develop ideas in addition to communicate the process of design. | S | |
| 4) | Ability to use fundamental principles of architectural design considering the place, climate, people, society as factors, and simultaneously express present principles in relevant precedents. | S | |
| 5) | Understanding of architectural principles belonging to global and local cultures shaped by the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural factors, in addition to principles of historic preservation while developing architectural and urban design projects. | S | |
| 6) | Understanding the theories and methods used to describe the relationship between human behavior and physical environment; and concurrently understanding different needs, values, behavioral norms, social and spatial patterns of different cultures. | S | |
| 7) | Ability to apply various stages of design processes considering the client and user needs, which include space and equipment requirements besides site conditions and relevant laws and standards. | S | |
| 8) | Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior. | H | Sunum |
| 9) | Understanding of the basic principles of static and dynamic structural behavior that withstand gravity and lateral forces, in addition to the evolution and applications of structural systems. | H | Sunum |
| 10) | Ability to apply the principles of sustainability in architectural and urban design projects that aim to preserve the natural and historic resources and provide healthful environments. | S | |
| 11) | Ability to apply the fundamental principles of building and safety systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire prevention, vertical circulation additionally to principles of accessibility into the design of buildings. | S | |
| 12) | Understanding the basic principles in the selection of materials, products, components and assemblies, based on their characteristics together with their performance, including their environmental impact and reuse possibilities. | H | Sunum |
| 13) | Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project from the schematic design phase to design development phase, while integrating structural systems, life safety and sustainability principles. | S | |
| 14) | Understanding the principles of environmental systems such as energy preservation, active and passive heating and cooling systems, air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; in addition to the use of appropriate performance assessment tools. | N | |
| 15) | Ability to choose appropriate materials, products and components in the implementation of design building envelope systems. | S | |
| 16) | Ability to understand the principles and concepts of different fields in multidisciplinary design processes and the ability to work in collaboration with others as a member of the design team. | S | |
| 17) | Understanding the responsibility of the architect to organize and lead design and construction processes considering the environmental, social and aesthetic issues of the society. | S | |
| 18) | Understanding the legal to responsibilities of the architect of the architect effecting the design and construction of a building such as public health and safety; accessibility, preservation, building codes and regulations as well as user rights. | S | |
| 19) | Ability to understand the ethical issues involved in the design and construction of buildings and provide services for the benefit of the society. In addition to the ability to act with social responsibility in global and local scales that contribute to the well being of the society. | S | |
| 20) | Understanding the methods for competing for commissions, selecting consultants and assembling teams, recommending project delivery methods, which involve financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration. | S |
| Prepared by and Date | TOMRİS AKIN , March 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction Categories of Structures Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 2) | Compressive Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 3) | Compressive Systems, Arch, Vault, Dome Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 4) | Slabs, Types and Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 5) | Shell Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 6) | Shell Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 7) | Truss Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 8) | Truss Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 9) | Truss Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 10) | Tensile and Cable Systems Study and Discussion on Selected Buildings |
| 11) | Presentations and Discussion |
| 12) | Presentations and Discussion |
| 13) | Presentations and Discussion |
| 14) | Presentations and Discussion |
| 15) | Final Assessment Period |
| 16) | Final Assessment Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Reading: McLean W.&Silver, P.(2008) Introduction to Architectural Technology, Laurence King Publishers. McLean W.&Silver, P.&Evans P.(2014) Structural Engineering for Architects: A Handbook, Laurence King Publishers. Ching, F.D.K.(2014) Building Construction Illustrated, Wiley&Sons. Deplazes, A.(eds.) (2005) Constructing Architecture, Birkhäuser. Meistermann, A. (2007) Basics Loadbearing Systems, Birkhäuser. Balmond, C. (2007) Informal, Prestel. Sasaki, M. (2007) Morphogenesis of Flux Structures, AA Publications. Nordenson, G. (2016) Reading Structures: 39 Projects and Built Works 1983-2011, Lars Müller Publishers Detail Magazine and Books. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | The course has lectures by the instructor as well as extensive discussion and in-class exercise by the class weekly. The course follows the ‘Flipped classroom’ model, with the in-class studies and the group presentations and the slides and videos available to the students prior to class. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Weekly Answers on Notebooks and Final Presentation | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Each student has to have their own sketchbook/notebook for the course and it is expected to use this sketchbook/notebook during the term both on and off the course. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
akint@mef.edu.tr Block A, Tomris Akın 566 |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Project | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Quiz(zes) | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 43 | ||
| Total Workload | 149 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||