| ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (ENGLISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC5432 | Urban Housing | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. NİLAY ÜNSAL GÜLMEZ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims at proving the necessary tools and conceptual framework for re-thinking the built environment, particularly housing. Hence the meaning and use of dwelling, needs and expections of the actors of the built environment and the current developments on the agenda regarding transformation of housing and the city will be discussed throughout the semester. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; A student completing this course will be able to -develop an understanding of the current developments regarding housing stock and transformation of Istanbul -recognize the needs and expectations of the various user groups -develop a conceptual framework for rethinking housing/dwelling -make use of various media for analyzing the built environment |
Within the scope of this course demographic transformation, dwelling practices and housing typology of Istanbul will be investigated. In addition to that, recent methods and strategies devoted to the transformation of built environment in Istanbul will be discussed. Moreover, students will develop a conceptual project entitled "rethinking dwelling". |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Critics on Projects /Re-thinking Dwelling | |
| 1) | Course Description | |
| 2) | Demography and Housing Typology of Istanbul | |
| 3) | Öğrenci Sunumları: Housing Typology of the Hometown / Kültürel Farklılıklar | Heidegger, M. (2008). Building Dwelling Thinking. In Basic Writings (ed. By D. Farrel Krell) London: Harperperennial. Modern Thought, p. 343-364. |
| 4) | Student Presentations: Housing Typology of the Hometown | Mugerauer, R.(1994). Homelessness and the Human Condition (chapter 9). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 151-161. Mugerauer, R.(1994). A Homecoming. Design on Behalf of Place (chapter 10). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 162- 186. |
| 5) | Alternative Living Environments / Dwelling Experiences Critics of Proposals for Re-thinking Dwelling Projects | Soja, E. W. (1996). Exploring the Spaces that Difference Makes: Notes on the Margin. In Thirdspace,Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 82-105 Keller, S. (2003). Community. Pursuing the Dream, Living the Relity. Princeton and Oxford: Primceton University Press. |
| 6) | Alternative Living Environments / Dwelling Experiences Critics | Beck, U. (1998). The Individualization of Social Inequality: Life Forms and and the Demise of Tradition (chapter 3). In Risk Society. Towards a New Modernity, trans. By Mark Ritter. London: Sage Publications, p. 85-102. McLeod, M., (1996). “Other Spaces” and “Others”. In The Sex of Architecture (eds) D. Agrest, P. Conway, L. K. Weisman, Harry N. Abrams Publishers. |
| 7) | INTERIM REVİEW-Re-Thinking Dwelling | |
| 8) | Transformation of the Built Environment and Housing | Franklin, B. (2006). Towards a Contextual Approach. Housing Transformations. Shaping the Space of 21st Century Living. London & New York: Routledge, p. 11-32. Lefebvre, H. (2000). Philosophy and the City (chapter 4). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 86-93. |
| 9) | Gentrification /De-Territorialization / Gated Communities | Koolhas, R. (1994). The Double Life of Utopia: The Skyscraper. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 81-109. Koolhas, R. (1994). The Skyscraper Theorists. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 110-130. |
| 10) | Urban-Renewal Projects | Lefebvre, H. (2000). Lost in Transposition – Time, Space and the City (chapter 1). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 3-60. |
| 11) | Urban Renewal Projects Film: Ekümenopolis | Kwinter, S. (2002). Modernist Space and the Fragment. In Architectures of Time. Toward a Theory of Event in Modernist Culture. The Mıt Pres, p. 34-50. |
| 12) | Critics on Project | |
| 13) | Critics on Projects | |
| 14) | Sunumlar: Barınmayı Yeniden Düşünmek Projesi |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | gerektiğinde verilecektir will be given when necessary |
| References: | Soja, E. W. (1996). Exploring the Spaces that Difference Makes: Notes on the Magrin. In Thirdspace,Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 82-105 Keller, S. (2003). Community. Pursuing the Dream, Living the Relity. Princeton and Oxford: Primceton University Press. Stoner, J. (2012). What is a Minor Architecture. In Towards a Minor Architecture. London & Cambridge: MIT University Press, p. 1-20. Mugerauer, R.(1994). Homelessness and the Human Condition (chapter 9). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 151-161. Mugerauer, R.(1994). A Homecoming. Design on Behalf of Place (chapter 10). In Interpretations on Behalf of Space. Environmental Displacements and Alternative Responses. Albany: State University of University Press, p. 162- 186. Lefebvre, H. (2000). Lost in Transposition – Time, Space and the City (chapter 1). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 3-60. Lefebvre, H. (2000). Philosophy and the City (chapter 4). In Writings on Cities, trans. and ed. by E. Kofman and E. Lebas, Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, p. 86-93. Kwinter, S. (2002). Modernist Space and the Fragment. In Architectures of Time. Toward a Theory of Event in Modernist Culture. The Mıt Pres, p. 34-50. Beck, U. (1998). The Individualization of Social Inequality: Life Forms and and the Demise of Tradition (chapter 3). In Risk Society. Towards a New Modernity, trans. By Mark Ritter. London: Sage Publications, p. 85-102. Koolhas, R. (1994). The Double Life of Utopia: The Skyscraper. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 81-109. Koolhas, R. (1994). The Skyscraper Theorists. In Delirious New York. NY: The monacelli Pres, p. 110-130. Marcus, C. C. (1995). House of a Mirror of Self. Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Home. Berkeley: Conari Pres.p. 3-19. Massey, D. (1994). A Place Called Home. In Space Place and Gender. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Pres, p. 157-173. McLeod, M., (1996). “Other Spaces” and “Others”. In The Sex of Architecture (eds) D. Agrest, P. Conway, L. K. Weisman, Harry N. Abrams Publishers. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 30 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Project | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 20 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 3 | 18 |
| Project | 12 | 64 |
| Total Workload | 144 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. | |
| 2) | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. | |
| 3) | Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. | |
| 4) | Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. | |
| 5) | Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | |
| 6) | Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. | |
| 7) | Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. | |
| 8) | Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | |
| 9) | Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. | |
| 10) | Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | |
| 11) | Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. | |
| 12) | Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. | |
| 13) | Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. | |
| 14) | Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. | |
| 15) | Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. | |
| 16) | Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. |