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
INT2054	Construction for Interior Architecture III	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 :	Instructor TUĞÇE GÖKÇEN
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Görevlisi DENİZ ÇİLER ERKAN Instructor TUĞÇE GÖKÇEN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Construction for Int. Arch. I, II
Course Objectives:	This course’s main objective is to gain knowledge about design principles of indoor systems through focusing construction details of doors, windows, wet cores as kitchen and bathroom areas. Considering recent technologies in material and component manufacturing, gaining skill of preparing appropriate drawings and constructional details and reflecting design ideas are other significant objectives of this course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• To develop a comprehensive understanding of construction detail methodologies for doors, windows, bathrooms, and kitchen units.
• To enhance the skills on how to create precise construction drawings and plans for interior elements.
• To explore the latest advancements in materials, technologies, and components used in the design of these building elements.
• To gain the ability to integrate these elements with the overall building structure and systems while reflecting design ideas and functionality.
• To ensure students can apply construction detail methodologies in real-world architectural projects, maintaining high standards of functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal.

Course Content

This course focuses on the construction detail methodologies involved in the design and installation of key interior elements such as doors, windows, bathroom units, and kitchen units. Students will explore the architectural and functional significance of these elements and learn how to integrate them with the overall building structure. The course will cover construction detail methodologies for door design, including framing, materials, hinges, locking mechanisms, and their relationship to walls and structural systems, detailed methodologies for window installation, focusing on framing, glazing, insulation, and energy efficiency, as well as recent innovations in materials and technology, design and construction of bathroom elements such as sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets, with a focus on waterproofing, plumbing, ventilation, and material selection, and detailed construction of kitchen layouts, including cabinetry, countertops, and appliance integration, with attention to space planning, safety standards, and material technologies. The teaching methods and techniques used in the course are lecture, implementation, problem solving, individual study and critiques.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Syllabus: Course Description Course Schedule
2)	Lecture 1: Windows: Single Sashed Window, Double Sashed Window	Quiz 1
3)	Lecture 1: Windows: Transom Windows, Tilt and Turn Windows, Horizontal Windows	Assignment 1
4)	Lecture 2: Doors: Interior Doors, Special Doors and Partitions	Quiz 2
5)	Lecture 2: Doors: Interior Doors, Special Doors and Partitions	Assignment 2
6)	Lecture 3: Kitchen Design: Kitchen Design and Materials Ergonomics and Access Standards of Kitchen Design: Clearance, Placement, Safety, Lighting	Quiz 3
7)	Lecture 3: Documentation: Kitchen and Materials	Assignment 3
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Lecture 4: Bathroom Design: Bathroom Design and Materials Ergonomics and Access Standards of Bathroom Design: Clearance, Placement, Safety, Lighting	Quiz 4
10)	Lecture 4: Documentation: Bathroom and Materials	Assignment 4
11)	Presentations
12)	Kitchen area drawings: INT2001-INT2002	Assignment 5
13)	Bathroom area drawings: INT2001-INT2002 Final Exam Announcement: Requirements for the pre-final	Assignment 6
14)	Pre-final	Preparation of material and concept boards, Critiques

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

● Allen, E. (2003), “Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods”, John Wiley&Sons.
● Blanc, A. (1997), “Stairs, Steps and Ramps”, Architectural Press, Oxford.
● Blanc, A. (1996), “Internal Components”, Longman.
● Bohe, W.M. (1976), “Innenausbau”, Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch GmbH, Stuttgart.
● Chiara, J.D., Panero, J., Zelnik, M. (2001), “Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and SpacePlanning “, McGraw-Hill Professional.
● Ching, F.D.K. (2006), “Çizimlerle Bina Yapım Rehberi”, YEM Yayın 119, İstanbul.
● Ching, F.D.K. (2008 ), “İç Mekan Tasarımı”, YEM Yayını, İstanbul.
● Eldem, S.H. (2009), “Yapı”, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul.
● Garber, G. (2006), “Design and Construction of Concrete Floors”, Butterworth-Heinemann.
● Güngör, İ.H. (1969), “Ahşap Yapı Bilgisi", İTÜ Matbaası, İstanbul.
● Henn, W. (1964), “Fussboden”, Verlag Georg D.W. Callwey, München.
● Mittag, M. (1971), “Baukonstruktionslehre. Detmold:Mittag-Verlags.
● Mullet, D.L. (1998), “Composite Floor Systems”, Blackwell Science, Malden MA.
● Pye, P.W. and Harrison, H.W. (1997), “BRE Building Elements: Floors and flooring”, BRE.
● Rich, P. (1999), “Principles of Building Element Design”, Arch. Press.
● Sarı, A. (2000), “Düşey Sirkülasyon Araçları-Merdivenler”, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları, İstanbul.
● Schmitt, H. (1984 ), “Hochbaukonstruktion”, Wiesbaden, Vieweg Verlag.
● Sykes, C. (1974), “Ceilings and Partitions”, A4 Pubns.
● Toydemir, N. (2000), “Yapı Elemanı Tasarımında Malzeme”, Literatür Yayını, İstanbul.
● Türkçü, Ç. (1997), “Yapım”, Mimarlar Odası İzmir Şubesi Yayınları.
● Walter, M.B. (1980), “Elemente des bauens: Fussboden”, Verlagsanstalt Alexander Koch GmbH, Stuttgart.
● Watson, D. (2000), “Time-Saver Standards for Building Materials & Systems: Design Criteria and Selection - Data”, McGraw-Hill.
● Watts, A. (2001), “Modern Construction Handbook”, Springer Verlag, Vienna.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Application	7	% 30
Quizzes	4	% 10
Midterms	1	% 15
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	13	4	52
Application	6	6	36
Study Hours Out of Class	1	4	4
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	16	16
Total Workload			112

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)	Engages in design, planning, and implementation activities in the field of interior architecture that can respond to different spatial configurations, user groups, and needs in national and international contexts,	4
2)	Analyzes data collected by focusing on user needs alongside real physical, social, and economic constraints, synthesizes various information and thoughts using individual and professional skills of the 21st century, and uses these processes to develop creative spatial solutions.	5
3)	Produces creative, innovative, aesthetic, and original spatial solutions using abstract and concrete concepts,	3
4)	Uses contemporary knowledge production, expression, representation, and technologies required by the field of interior architecture,	2
5)	Gains knowledge about contemporary spatial fittings and construction techniques in design and implementation works in the field of interior architecture; follows the industry and current developments,	5
6)	Embraces and prioritizes the relationship between human-environment, user health and safety, universal design principles, and sustainable design approaches in the field of interior architecture,	1
7)	Acquires a design understanding that respects the social and cultural rights of society, cultural heritage, and nature, and can make conscious decisions on these matters.	1
8)	Follows national and international values and developments in the fields of interior architecture, architecture, design, and art, participates in teamworks, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work, and is knowledgeable in ethical issues,	2
9)	Gains an understanding of legal regulations and standards in interior architecture; and becomes aware of professional ethics and responsibilities.	3