ARCHITECTURE
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
ARC1052	Materials and Methods of Construction I	Spring	2	2	3	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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİNE DİNÇER
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. FATİH YAZICIOĞLU Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİNE DİNÇER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to acquaint students with building construction technology in terms of building performance concept. The course introduces the structures and building components such as; foundations, walls, floors, stairs etc. In order for the students to gain the ability of designing and solving the problems of building components and the stages of construction with an innovative perspective, new ways of architectural design and construction is discussed. In order to equip the students with information regarding the policies, all structural components according to their materials and selection criteria of building materials and construction systems are analyzed in detail throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Understanding of the basic principles of structural behavior in withstanding gravity and lateral forces and the evolution, range, and appropriate application of contemporary structural systems.
- Understanding of the basic principles involved in the appropriate application of building envelope systems and associated assemblies relative to fundamental performance, aesthetics, moisture transfer, durability, and energy and material resources.
- Understanding of the basic principles utilized in the appropriate selection of construction materials, products, components, and assemblies, based on their inherent characteristics and performance, including their environmental impact and reuse.

Course Content

- Introduction to building technology and construction methods
- Building materials and uses
- Introduction to structures and structural systems
- Building components (foundations, floors, vertical circulation systems, external and internal walls, windows, doors and roofs) according to their materials and selection criteria of building materials and construction systems

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction; building technology, construction methods, building performance, science and technology policy of Turkey regarding the urban renewal for earthquake, building life cycle, architectural drawings in different architectural design phases. Studio Study: Building Life Cycle
2)	Building Materials; materials science, materials technology, structural integrity, innovative uses of architectural materials. Studio Study: Materials
3)	Structures; structural integrity, structure loads, structural systems, balance, stability, strength, tensions, building element types in buildings. Studio Study: Structural elements
4)	Excavation and Application of Building; building site, soil types, soil investigation methods and report, site preparation; the application of a building to the soil. Studio Study: Modelling site preparation
5)	Foundations; the classification of foundations, shallow foundations, deep foundations, pad, strip, raft, pile foundations, retaining walls, drainage; technology foresight and forecast for earthquake resistant contemporary buildings. Studio Study: Modelling foundations
6)	Floors; an innovative classification of floors, floor spans, construction methods, floor structures, floor layers, floor coverings. Studio Study: Modelling ground floor
7)	Vertical Circulation Systems; escalators, ramps and elevators, stairs, stair construction systems, stair design, categorization of stairs, performance requirements, stair coverings. Studio Study: Modelling stairs
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	The Structures of External Walls; types of external walls, an innovative classification of external walls, external wall structures, wall openings. Studio Study: Modelling frame walls
10)	The Layers of External Walls; types of external walls, categorization of external walls, external wall layers, wall construction materials, timber, concrete, glass, plaster, plastic, metal and composite walls. Studio Study: Modelling external wall layers
11)	Windows & Doors; design decisions of openings, the principles in window and door design, performance requirements, classification of windows and doors, terms related to windows and doors, door and window products, new windows development for contemporary buildings, innovative solar control systems. Studio Study: Modelling windows and doors
12)	The Structures of Roofs; functions of roofs, categorization of roofs, performance of roofs, construction of roofs, roof structures. Studio Study: Modelling structures of roofs
13)	The Layers of Roofs; functions of roofs, performance of roofs, roof layers, rainwater drainage, components of roofs, roof coverings. Studio Study: Modelling layers of roofs
14)	Internal Divisions; types of internal divisions, categorization of internal divisions, structures and layers. Studio study submission

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Pete Silver and Will McLean, Introduction to Architectural Technology, Laurence King Publishing, 2008.
Richard Weston, Materials, Form and Architecture, Laurence King Publishing, London, 2003.
Cemil Gerçek, Yapıda Taşıyıcı Sistemler, Yaprak Kitabevi, Ankara, 1979.
Joseph Lim, Eccentric Structures in Architecture, Bis Publishers, Amsterdam, 2010.
Güner Selçuk, Yüksel Abdurrahim, Yapı Teknolojisi I-II, Aktif Yayınevi, Ankara, 2001.
Watts Andrew, Modern Construction Handbook, Springer – Verlag/Wien, Austria, 2001.
Allen Edward, Iano Joseph, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials And Methods, John Wiley&Sons Inc., 2004.
Eldem Sedat H., Yapı, Devlet Güzel Sanatlar Akademisi, Birsen Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009.
Simmons Leslie H., Construction: Principles, Materials and Methods, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2001.
Ching Francis D.K., Adams Cassandra, Building Construction Illustrated, John Wiley& Sons Inc., 2010.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	12	% 10
Application	10	% 30
Project	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 25
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	2	26
Application	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	10	4	40
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			100

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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.	3
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.	2
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.	2
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.	2
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.	2
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.	2
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.	5
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.	3