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 466 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Green Strategies | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Yeşil Stratejiler | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 126 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | 4 semesters of design studio | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn fundamentals of sustainability in architectural design and generating an overall awareness to a sustainable way of living. | ||||
| Course Description | This elective course aims to create a discussion around sustainability within the context of environmental design principles, low-energy buildings and green strategies. The course framework consists of not only sustainable design but also how we shape the physical environment with the acts and behaviors we commonly use in our everyday lives. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) identify fundamentals of designing energy efficient buildings based on 5 main environmental design principles; 2) recognize green building guidelines through leed; 3) consider the environmental factors in design process, the difficulties and potentials of the energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and materials; 4) analyze sustainability related documentaries; 5) appreciate social awareness about environmental problems related to current consumption tendencies. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) An ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement creative and innovative design solutions across varying scales and complexities, integrating both theoretical and practical aspects of architectural services. | |||||
| 2) An ability of evaluating, applying, and synthesizing technical, aesthetic, and ethical dimensions of architectural knowledge with a scientific and critical approach, ensuring feasible and sustainable outcomes. | |||||
| 3) A competence to analyze historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of architectural works and environments while fostering an intellectual perspective for critical engagement with global and local issues. | |||||
| 4) A skill in effectively utilizing analog and digital tools, including freehand sketches, digital modeling, and graphical representation techniques, to clearly articulate architectural ideas and processes to a range of audiences. | |||||
| 5) An awareness of and commitment to ethical principles and professional responsibilities by addressing societal needs, promoting environmental sustainability, respecting cultural diversity. | |||||
| 6) An ability to conduct rigorous research, analyze and synthesize data, and apply theories, methods, and intellectual frameworks on design subjects. | |||||
| 7) A commitment to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, showcasing leadership and coordinating efforts among professionals involved in shaping the built environment. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | An ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement creative and innovative design solutions across varying scales and complexities, integrating both theoretical and practical aspects of architectural services. | N | |
| 2) | An ability of evaluating, applying, and synthesizing technical, aesthetic, and ethical dimensions of architectural knowledge with a scientific and critical approach, ensuring feasible and sustainable outcomes. | N | |
| 3) | A competence to analyze historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of architectural works and environments while fostering an intellectual perspective for critical engagement with global and local issues. | H | HW |
| 4) | A skill in effectively utilizing analog and digital tools, including freehand sketches, digital modeling, and graphical representation techniques, to clearly articulate architectural ideas and processes to a range of audiences. | H | HW |
| 5) | An awareness of and commitment to ethical principles and professional responsibilities by addressing societal needs, promoting environmental sustainability, respecting cultural diversity. | S | HW |
| 6) | An ability to conduct rigorous research, analyze and synthesize data, and apply theories, methods, and intellectual frameworks on design subjects. | N | |
| 7) | A commitment to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, showcasing leadership and coordinating efforts among professionals involved in shaping the built environment. | S | HW |
| Prepared by and Date | , April 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the course and the content |
| 2) | Outlining the green building principles in six major topics, followed by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guideline |
| 3) | Explanation of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Materials and Resources |
| 4) | Explanation of Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Location and Transportation |
| 5) | In-class study of a small scale green building project |
| 6) | Discussions over sustainable development: The Natural Step |
| 7) | Discussions around fast fashion: environmental impacts |
| 8) | Discussions around fast fashion: ethics |
| 9) | Discussions around drinkable water |
| 10) | Discussions around food production and urban farming |
| 11) | Discussions around sharing economy |
| 12) | Discussions around waste: Can we reduce waste by knowing the ingredients |
| 13) | Group project |
| 14) | Group project |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Read: 1.Kolektif (2015) - Sürdürülebilir Moda. Editor: Kipöz, Ş. Yeni İnsan Yayınevi, İstanbul 2.Uluengin, M. (2016), Zehirsiz Ev. Modus Kitap, İstanbul 3.Busch, O. (2015), Victims of Style, New York: Selfpassage 4.Busch, O. (2017) Moda Praksisi, Yeni İnsan Yayınevi Documentaries: 1.The Story of Stuff / Şeylerin Hikayesi: 20 dk, ABD, 2007 2.The Story of Cosmetics / Kozmetiklerin Hikayesi: 3.The Story of Electronics / Elektroniklerin Hikayesi 4.The Story of Bottled Water / Şişelenmiş Suyun Hikayesi 5.The Plastic Ocean / Plastik Okyanus: 91 dk, ABD 6.Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey, Episode 12: The World Set Free / Kosmos dizisi 12. Bölüm: 47 dk, USA, 2014 7.Man / İnsanoğlu: 4 dk, ABD, 2012 8.The Story of Bakeys Edible Cutlary / Kullan-Ye Kaşıkların Hikayesi: 4 dk, Hindistan, 2016 9.Wake Up Call / Uyandırma Çağrısı: 6 dk, ABD, 2014 10.Taste The Waste / Atığın Tadı: 88 dk, Almanya, 2011 11.Midway Island / Midway Adası 12.Unravel / Sökme: 14 dk, Hindistan, 2012 13The True Cost / Gerçek Bedel: 92 dk, ABD, 2015 14.The life cycle of a t-shirt / Bir T-shirt’ün hayat döngüsü: 6 dk, ABD 15.Before the Flood: The Göksu River Valley: 8 dk, Turkey, 2017 16.Yedikule Gardens / Yedikule Bostanları: 7dk, Turkey, 2018 17.Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil / Halkın Gücü: Küba Petrol 18.Krizini Nasıl Aştı?: 53 dk, ABD, 2006 | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | - | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Pre-class reads and documentaries, related 4 tasks, 1 individual research project, 1 group project | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Site visit | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
odevcin@mef.edu.tr - There is a 70% attendance requirement. Attendance is also recommended for the lectures, site visits and documentary screenings. Students are expected to read the compulsory text/film given before attending to the class and should submit the works on time. Third party submissions are not accepted. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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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 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 14 | 4 | 56 | ||||
| Total Workload | 126 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||