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 436 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Smart Spaces | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Akıllı Mekanlar | ||||
| 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 |
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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 to understand how “smart” technologies are gradually changing the spaces we inhabit, different applications of ICT in the domain of interior, architectural and urban design and using these technologies to improve the quality of our living and working spaces. | ||||
| Course Description | This course introduces the applications of “smart” technologies within the context of design in various spatial scales. The course has 3 modules: “Smart” Technologies – “Smart” Spaces – Beyond “Smart” Spaces. In the first module, students will gain a general knowledge about ICT; its roots and applications in various domains. Then, in the second module, students will achieve a specific knowledge on the applications of ICT in the domain of interior, architectural and urban design. Finally, in the last module, students will be equipped with critical knowledge which will enable them to think beyond “smart” technologies and develop their own creative scenarios about how ICT could support our daily life in in spatial terms. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand how the concept of “smart” technologies changes our daily life and the spaces we inhabit; 2) appreciate different applications of “smart” technologies in interior, architectural and urban design; 3) critically think towards the use of “smart” technologies in interior, architectural and urban design; 4) create scenarios about the application of “smart” technologies in different spatial scales; 5) apply digital literacy skills towards translating “smart” technology-based concepts into the realm of interior design. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | H | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | H | |
| 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. | H | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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. | S | |
| 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 | AHU SÖKMENOĞLU , January 2021 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. AHU SÖKMENOĞLU |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction and General Overview to the Class + Syllabus Review Introduction to “Smart” Spaces |
| 2) | “Smart” Technologies Glossary |
| 3) | Human Computer Interaction |
| 4) | [1 “smart” concept + 1 smart question]: in-depth analysis and discussion of a concept related to “smart” technologies which will be developed by students |
| 5) | “Smart” Things |
| 6) | “Smart” Interfaces |
| 7) | “Smart” Spaces |
| 8) | “Smart” Cities |
| 9) | [1 “smart” space + 1 smart question]: in-depth analysis and discussion of a “smart space” which will be developed by students |
| 10) | Eco Perspectives for “Smart” Spaces |
| 11) | Participatory Perspectives for “Smart” Spaces |
| 12) | Critical Perspectives for “Smart” Spaces |
| 13) | [1 “smart” design idea]: creative scenarios about the application of “smart” technologies in different spatial scales |
| 14) | [1 “smart” design idea]: creative scenarios about the application of “smart” technologies in different spatial scales |
| 15) | Final examination period |
| 16) | Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Rheingold, H. (1985). Tools for Thought: The History and Future of Mind-Expanding Technology. Simon & Schuster/Pretentice Hall. Negroponte, N. (1995). Being Digital. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. Mitchell, W. J. (1996). City of Bits: Space, Place, and the Infobahn (On Architecture) MIT Press. Green, K. E. (2016). Architectural Robotics Ecosystems of Bits, Bytes, and Biology. MIT Press Gerrish, S. (2018). How Smart Machines Think. MIT Press. Bridle, J. (2018). New Dark Age: Technology and the End of the Future. Verso. Iannone, R., Gurashi, R., Iannuzzi, I., de Ghantuz Cubbe, G., Sessa, M. (2020) Smart Society : A Sociological Perspective on Smart Living. Routledge. Sharma, L. (ed.) (2021). Towards Smart World: Homes to Cities Using Internet of Things. Chapman and Hall/CRC. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | The course will have presentations by the instructors as well as extensive discussion by the class. The course follows the ‘Flipped classroom’ model, with all readings available to the students prior to class. | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | 2 Individual, 1 Group Project | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
ahusokmenoglu@gmail.com - Students are required to attend % 70 of the classes in theoretical courses. Consequently, absenteeism exceeding 4 weeks (classes) will result in failure. %70 Attendance is essential for this course. Most of the class time will be allocated to discussion of weekly topics. Students have to be prepared and upload their weekly assignments before coming to class late submissions take points off. All students are responsible for behaving personally and academically in a way that is expected from a university student. That behavior includes but is not limited to respecting views and ideas of peers; not being involved in discriminating behavior concerning race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation; always using one’s own ideas in their projects. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YOK 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 | ||||||