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
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)	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.
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.
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.	1
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.	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.	2