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
ARC4001	Architectural Design V	Fall	2	6	5	10

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	RA SİNEM KÜLTÜR
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MELEK ELİF SOMER Instructor MAAN CHIBILI Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MEHMET TANSU ACIMERT Instructor SITKI AHMET ERGELEN RA SİNEM KÜLTÜR Assoc. Prof. BÜLENT ONUR TURAN Assoc. Prof. MURAT DÜNDAR Prof. Dr. SEMA ESEN SOYGENİŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to develop students’ competency in architectural design with intricate issues, such as technology, ethics, sustainability in order to foster a safe environment in which they can form personal opinions and a code of ethics for operating in the real world. The course also strives to elucidate that contemporary buildings are usually the result of collaboration between professionals from many disciplines and competency in architecture can be determined by how well its architect can collaborate with these professionals.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- To discuss a complex architectural problem
- To demonstrate the meaning of contemporary technology and modern building materials in creating the built environment
- To be able to formulate the relationship between design and context
- To gain the ability to interpret the changing conditions and to synthesize them as an architectural project
- To be able to integrate static, mechanical, acoustic, fire safety and other technical issues with a multidisciplinary perspective to architecture
- To be able to express architectural solutions with appropriate presentation techniques

Course Content

The design, development and presentation of a project with complex functional and structural problems in an urban context, from the presentation of the main idea in a conceptual level to the development of design using digital tools and other contemporary design media.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	- Introduction - Explanation of the Design Problem - Discussing Existent Analytical Studies of the Site - Site Visit
2)	- Analytical Studies of the Site - Development of the Scenario and Design Concept
3)	- Development of the Scenario and Design Concept
4)	- Project Development
5)	REVIEW JURY
6)	- Project Development
7)	- Project Development
8)	- Project Development
9)	PRELIMINARY JURY
10)	- Project Development
11)	- Project Development
12)	- Project Development
13)	- Pre-final Submission - Project Development (Focus on the Representational Techniques)
14)	- Project Development (Focus on the Representational Techniques)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Architecture Ebook Metric Handbook Plan, 2006 Oxford; Boston: Architectural Press.
Chiara J., Crosbie, M., 2001, Time-Saver Standards for Building Types, McGraw Hill.
Neufert, E., 2000, Architects’ Data, Blackwell Science.
Neufert, E., 1974, Yapı Tasarım Bilgisi, ARP Yayınları, Ankara.
Bell, V. B. and Rand, P. (2006). Materials for Architectural Design. Laurence King Publishing.
Buchwald, E. (Eds.) (2003). Toward the Livable City. Milkweed Editions.
De Chiara, J. (1929). Time-saver standards for building types. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Jodidio, P. (2010). Public Architecture Now!. Taschen.
Jeong, J. (Eds.) IAC International architecture competition. Seoul: CA Press.
https://www.archdaily.com/
https://www.dezeen.com/

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Homework Assignments	10	% 35
Preliminary Jury	1	% 20
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	12	8	96
Field Work	1	4	4
Study Hours Out of Class	28	4	112
Homework Assignments	10	1	10
Preliminary Jury	1	8	8
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			250

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.	5
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.	5
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.	3
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.	3
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.	5
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.	3
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.	3
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.	5