INT2084 Environmental Control Systems StudioBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
INT2084 Environmental Control Systems Studio Spring 0 4 2 4

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to teach the physical environmental factors and to develop an understanding of the passive environmental control systems in buildings and the design principles.

Course Outline: Climate and thermal comfort, design parameters for climate and energy control, design of built environment as energy efficient passive climatization system. Lighting fundamentals, visual comfort, fundamentals of color, daylighting: design factors, daylight analysis and daylighting
techniques, design of artificial lighting systems: types of lighting, luminaires and applications. Architectural acoustics: sound and perception, health effect, noise and vibration control in buildings, sound transmission through building elements and sound insulation, room acoustics principles and design.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- learning climate and thermal comfort,
- understanding design parameters for climate and energy control; built environment as energy efficient passive climatization system.
- learning lighting fundamentals, visual comfort,
- understanding daylighting: design factors, daylight analysis and daylighting techniques,
- learning the design of artificial lighting systems: types of lighting, luminaires and applications.
- learning the fundamentals of color,
- learning architectural acoustics and understanding the relationship of sound and perception; health effect; noise and vibration control in buildings,
- learning sound transmission through building elements, sound insulation, room acoustics principles and design.

Course Content

1. Introduction to environmental control systems
2. Passive systems in climate control: Energy sources, introduction to climatic elements,
thermal comfort, and ventilation.
3. Climate control (passive & active systems): Orientation, distance between buildings and
building form, building envelope design, solar houses, condensation, sun control and
shading devices.
4. Sanitary (Plumbing) systems- clean water and wastewater disposal system
5. Wet space design
6. Fire protection (passive & active)
7. Daylighting: Introduction to light and visual comfort parameters, design factors, daylight
analysis and daylighting techniques.
8. Artificial and integrated lighting design. Electrical Installations & Automation Systems.
9. Architectural acoustics and sound control: Introduction to sound problems in buildings,
outdoor and indoor sound sources, room acoustics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Syllabus & Course Description None
2) Light and Color Lighting Design in Interior Architecture and Architecture Subject will be read from the related sources
3) Vision and Perception - Health and Light Physical Basics of Light Subject will be read from the related sources
4) Natural Light in Architecture and Interior Architecture Subject will be read from the related sources
5) Artificial Light in Interior Architecture Subjects will be read from the related sources
6) Light, form and space perception in Architecture and Interior Architecture Subjects will read from the related sources
7) Midterm Exam All subjects covered should be reviewed
8) Introduction to Color Design Essentials of Color Subject will be read from the related sources
9) Color Theories and Schemes Subject will be read from the related sources
10) Color Schemes and Interactions Subject will be read from the related sources
11) Technical trip or a workshop None
12) Color and Material in Architecture and Interior Architecture Kaynaklardan ilgili konuların okunması ve derse hazırlık yapılması
13) Project presentations week 1 ( or critiques on design projects about light and colour - depends on the nature of the project given) Bringing design studio projects to class
14) Project presentations week 2 ( or critiques on design projects about light and colour - depends on the nature of the project given) Bringing design studio projects to class

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: powerpoint presentations
powerpoint sunumları
References: * MİMARLAR VE İÇ MİMARLAR İÇİN SIHHİ TESİSAT,
D. Altuncu, Birsen Yayınevi, 2016.
• MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR BUILDINGS,
B. Stein, R.J. Reynolds,John Wiley and Sons, Inc. USA, 2000.
• ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING,
David Egan & Victor W.Olgyay. 2012.
• ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS / PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
William J. Cavanaugh, Joseph A. Wilkes. 1999.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Homework Assignments 3 % 30
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 12 2 24
Homework Assignments 3 4 12
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 106

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) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,