ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ARC5405	Energy efficient building design	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.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. YİĞİT YILMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	The objective of energy-efficient building design lecture is to give awareness of the essential topics, such as efficiency in building energy use, optimum utilisation of environmental factors in building design, integration of renewable energy systems into building design and optimisation of indoor environmental quality factors in terms of building energy performance variables. These topics are aimed to be evaluated under related national and international regulations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Acquire awareness of energy related regulations, standards and directives and the importance of energy efficient building design for micro and macro scale.
2- To be aware of the scope and the importance of the energy efficient building design
3- To be aware of the parameters, regarding climate and outdoor environment, have significant effects on building energy performance
4-To be aware of the parameters, regarding climate and outdoor environment, have significant effects on building energy performance
5- To be able to utilize the principles of energy efficient building design
6- Acquire awareness of indoor environmental quality criteria and its relation with building energy performance
7- Acquire literature knowledge for building energy efficiency

Course Content

Discussion of the alternatives of layout, orientation, form and facade design for the energy efficient design of the building. Examination of active and passive air conditioning systems. Introduction of renewable energy systems and their integration into building design. Presenting current examples in energy efficient building design. Introducing the criteria related to indoor environmental quality and discussing their relationship with building energy performance. Establishing a guide of energy efficient design principles for different building typologies in different climatic zones.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are; case study, project, collaborative learning, lecture, reading, implementation, observation, discussion and individual study.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	-Introduction to “Energy efficient building design.” -Content, requirements and terminology of the lecture -Fundamental issues in energy efficiency	Investigation on the international actions for energy efficiency
2)	- Global warming - Actions for energy efficiency - Green building certificate programs - Climate	Readings on the actions for energy efficiency and green building certificate programs
3)	- Energy concept in building - Solar energy - Passive heating strategies	Readings on the solar energy and passive heating strategies
4)	- Passive cooling strategies - Natural ventilation methods	Readings on the passive cooling strategies
5)	-Indoor environmental quality -Thermal comfort -Indoor air quality	Readings on the indoor environmental quality
6)	Presentations of selected climate, building typology and applicable passive energy efficiency strategies for this typology in the selected climate (midterm)
7)	Presentations of selected climate, building typology and applicable passive energy efficiency strategies for this typology in the selected climate (midterm)
8)	Pre-design: Desk Critiques on project documentation	Specific location and Hierarchy diagram (hierarchy among the rooms)
9)	Preliminary design: Desk Critiques on proposed designs	Site plan and bubble diagram
10)	Preliminary design: Desk Critiques on proposed designs	Plan and section schemes
11)	Preliminary design: Desk Critiques on proposed designs	Floor plans and sections
12)	Advanced design: Desk Critiques on proposed designs	Floor plans, sections and elevations
13)	Advanced design: Desk Critiques on proposed designs	Floor plans, sections, elevations and 3ds models
14)	General evaluation	Posters and architectural report

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Hershey, P., Handbook of research on solar energy systems and technologies, IGI Global, 701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA, c2013.
McMordie, R.K., Brown, M. C., Stoughton, R. S.,Solar energy Fundamentals, Fairmont Press ; Boca Raton, FL : Distributed by Taylor & Francis, 2012
Kachadorian, J., Passive Solar House, Chelsea Green Publishing Company, Canada, 2006.
Galloway, T., Solar House, Architectural Press, Uk, 2004.
Chiras, D., D., The Solar House, Passive Heating and Cooling, Chelsea Green Publishing Company, Canada, 2002.
Schittich, C., Solar Architecture, Birkhauser-Publisher for Architecture, Berlin,2003.
Brown, G.Z., DeKay, M., Sun, Wind & Light, John Wiley, Us, 2000.
Baker, N., Steemers,K., Energy and Environment in Architecture, E&FN Spon, London, 2000.
Günther, S., Abraham, L.E., Fisher, T., Living Spaces Sustainable Building and Design, Könemanni Slovenia, 1999.
Hyde, R., Climate Responsive Design, Spon Pres, New York, 2000.
Lechner, N., Heating, Cooling, Lighting, Design Methods for Architects, John Wiley, Us, 1991.
Heerwagen, D., Passive and Active Environmental Controls, McGraw-Hill, 2004

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 35
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 45
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	12	12	144
Presentations / Seminar	1	20	20
Project	7	10	70
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Total Workload			296

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications.
2)	Be able to conduct research at the proficiency level in Architecture or related disciplines individually, as well as to lead, participate in, or take responsibility for group projects
3)	Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines.
4)	Make decisions and produce comprehensive solutions to poorly defined, complex design problems at different scales related to the field by using critical thinking methods.
5)	Evaluate the phenomena in architectural history and assess contemporary developments by analyzing their historical, cultural, social, and political backgrounds.
6)	Be able to conduct independent qualitative and quantitative research requiring expertise in the field of architecture and contribute to professional knowledge and practice.
7)	Be able to present and publish the results of the research or design proposal related to the field in academic dialogue, in national and international forums, using written, oral, or other information and communication technologies, at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio in English.
8)	Develops the lifelong learning abilities.
9)	Engage with the social responsibilities, legal, ethical, and aesthetic values of the architecture discipline.