ARC3934 Prefabrication TechnologiesBahçeşehir 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
ARC3934 Prefabrication Technologies Spring 2 0 2 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : RA BÜŞRA ATAM
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN
Instructor SITKI AHMET ERGELEN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This is an introductory course familiarizing students with the nature of prefabricated and modular design. The objective is to develop an understanding of how a sustainable architecture can be achieved through manufactured buildings. The emphasis is on the advancements in building technology which enable off-site production and on-site assembly.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Ability to design projects that optimize, conserve, or reuse natural and built resources, provide healthful environments for occupants/users, and reduce the environmental impacts of building construction and operations on future generations
- 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.
- Understanding of the basic principles of architectural practice management such as financial management and business planning, time management, risk management, mediation and arbitration, and recognizing trends that affect practice.
- Understanding of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgment regarding social, political and cultural issues in architectural design and practice.

Course Content

This course comprises illustrated lectures and discussions in class as well as production of models outside of class sessions. Students meet 2 hours per week.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction / Scope of the Course.Discussion: ‘Sustainable’, ‘modular’ and ‘prefabricated’. A brief history of prefabricated and modular architecture.
2) Discussion: Prefabricated Systems Distribution of case studies to groups of three students.
3) Discussion: Prefabricated Systems
4) Presentation of case study 1&2 and discussion.
5) Presentation of case study 3&4 and discussion.
6) Presentation of case study 5&6 and discussion.
7) Presentation of case study 7&8 and discussion.
8) Presentation of case study 9&10 and discussion.
9) Submission of case studies as the term assignment. Start of individual unit proposals.
10) Discussion and critique of proposals.
11) Discussion and critique of proposals.
12) Discussion and critique of proposals.
13) Discussion and critique of proposals.
14) Final presentation and display of the individual unit proposals on boards and as models.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: - Hovestadt, V, 2005, Modulare Vorfertigung, XIA Intelligente Architektur – Ausgabe 50, Jan/March 2005, pp66-71.
-Knaack, Ulrich/Chung-Klatte, Sharon/Hasselbach, Reinhard, 2012, Prefabricated Systems, Birkäuser Basel*
- Seonwok,Kim/Miyoung, Pyo, 2012,Construction and Design Manual - Mobile architecture, DOM Publishers Berlin*
- Luther, Mark B., 2009, Towards Prefabricated Sustainable Housing – an Introduction, TEC 28, Australian Institute of Architects.
- Minguet, Josep Maria, 2013, Ecological Prefab Housing, Instituto Monsa de Ediciones.
- Detail Magazine, 2014 #1/2 Green Issue*
- Detail Magazine, 2015 #4*
www.fabprefab.com/fabfiles/fablisthome.htm
www.inhabitat.com/category/architecture
www.dwell.com/articles/101-prefab
www.design.walkerart.org/prefab

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 10
Presentation 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Total Workload 98

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,