BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| 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 |
| ARC2082 | Environmental Control Systems | 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): |
Instructor TANEM KÖTEŞLİ AYDIN Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİNE DİNÇER RA SİNEM KÜLTÜR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The main objective of the course is to introduce the physical environmental factors and to develop an understanding of the passive and active environmental control systems in buildings and the design principles applicable in practice. Students' acquaintance to thermal, visual and aural comfort conditions, sanitary installation, fire safety design and the integration of systems are targeted. It is also aimed to provide innovative insights into energy efficiency and sustainability through passive and active system approaches. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; - Ability to apply the basic principles of life-safety systems with an emphasis on egress. - Understanding the principles of environmental systems’ design such as embodied energy, active and passive heating and cooling, indoor air quality, solar orientation, day lighting and artificial illumination, and acoustics; including the use of appropriate performance assessment tools. - 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 and appropriate application and performance of building service systems such as plumbing, electrical, vertical transportation, security, and fire protection systems. - Ability to work in collaboration with others and in multidisciplinary teams to successfully complete design projects. |
Course Content
| - Passive and active climatization - Daylighting and artificial lighting - Architectural acoustics: environmental acoustics, sound insulation, room acoustics - Sanitary installation - Fire protection - Building automation and integration - Green building certification |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to environmental control systems | |
| 2) | Passive Climatization; climatic elements, thermal comfort, building design parameters, selection of location for settlement areas, orientation of buildings, form of buildings, Studio study 1: Orientation and room organization | |
| 3) | Passive Climatization; building envelope, thermal performance, natural ventilation Studio study 2: Building envelope - thermal insulation | |
| 4) | Lighting; lighting classification, photometric units, visual comfort, daylight availability Studio study 3: Solar control through window sizes and solar shading elements | |
| 5) | Architectural Acoustics- Environmental Acoustics; Sound Insulation Studio study 5: Noise control | |
| 6) | Active Climatization; heat load, heating systems, components of central heating systems, distribution systems, heat emitters Studio study 5: Heating center and heat emitters | |
| 7) | Midterm Exam | |
| 8) | Sanitary Installation; water requirement, water supply, flow control components, sanitary appliances, designing wet spaces, drainage, bathroom design for the disabled Studio study 6: Design of wet spaces and piping installation | |
| 9) | Architectural Acoustics- Room Acoustics; acoustical requirements in auditoriums, sound absorptive materials Studio study 7: Acoustical design | |
| 10) | Artificial Lighting; light sources, lamps, luminaires, lighting of various spaces, lighting energy Studio study 8: Artificial lighting design | |
| 11) | Active Climatization; HVAC, ventilation systems, air conditioning components, diffusers Studio study 9: HVAC design | |
| 12) | Fire Protection; fire developing phases, fire spread, fire prevention, reaction to fire, detection and extinguishment Studio study 10: Fire safety system design | |
| 13) | Green Buildings and Certification | |
| 14) | Summary and Overview |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | Binggeli, C. 2016. Building Systems for Interior Designers. Wiley. Crocker, M.J. 1998. Handbook of Acoustics, Wiley-Interscience. Grondzik, W.T., Kwok, A.G., 2014. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, John Wiley and Sons Inc., USA. Heerwagen, D., 2004. Passive and Active Environmental Controls, McGrawHill. Lechner, N. 2000. Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Design Methods for Architects. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 9780471241430. Rea, M.S. 2000. IESNA Lighting Handbook, 9th Edition, New York. Thomas, R. 2006. Environmental Design: An Introduction for Architects and Engineers, Taylor & Francis. |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 |