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
ARC3983	Integrated Building Systems	Fall 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 :	Assist. Prof. SİNEM KÜLTÜR
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. SİNEM KÜLTÜR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The course aims to provide knowledge about integrating building sub-systems within architectural design. Emphasis will be given to interactions and interfaces among various systems and to integrating the sub-systems for achieving a higher performance level as a whole.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students will understand the basic principles and application of each of the separate building service systems, such as climatization, lighting, sanitary, fire safety, vertical circulation, and electrical systems, their coordination among each other, and their integration with the building's structure, envelope, and interior.
2. Students will understand the passive design principles such as passive heating, cooling, and daylighting, and their reflections on building design in different performance aspects.
3. Students will understand the possibilities of integration between different systems for potential performance increases.
4. Students will have an idea of the latest technologies regarding the integrated building systems.
5. Students will gain the ability to consider architectural design in a comprehensive/ holistic manner.
6. Students will understand the necessity of working in collaboration with others and leadership in multidisciplinary teams to successfully complete design projects.

Course Content

The course addresses the building as a system and examines it under sub-systems (structure, envelope, service, interior). The course focuses on building sub-systems integration under various parameters of the building design and construction process.

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course
-Case Study
-Collaborative Learning
-Guest Speaker
-Lecture
-Reading
-Discussion
-Field Trip
-Individual Study

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	INTRODUCTION to the Course \| Orientation Explanation of the Course \| Schedule Review \| Expectations
2)	BUILDING DESIGN PROCESS \| Stakeholders \| Driving Factors (User Requirements, Environmental Conditions, Building Functions, Project Conditions, Standards/ Regulations, Design Intention, etc.)
3)	BUILDING SYSTEMS Structure \| Envelope \| Service \| Interior
4)	INTEGRATION OF SYSTEMS Systems Thinking \| Aims of Integration \| Integration Models \| Optimization in Design
5)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Climatization Systems (Passive and Active)
6)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Lighting and Acoustical Systems (Passive and Active)
7)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Sanitary Systems
8)	MIDTERM
9)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Fire Safety Systems (Passive and Active)
10)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Vertical Circulation Systems (Passive and Active)
11)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Vertical Circulation Systems
12)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Electrical, Security, Communications Systems
13)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Service Cores \| Mechanical Floors
14)	FUTURE PERSPECTIVES on the Integrated Building Systems \| Building Information Modelling \| Fabrication Technology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

- Bachman, Leonard R., 2003. Integrated Buildings. The Systems Basis of Architecture. Wiley & Sons.
- Grondzik, W. T., Kwok, A. G., Stein, B., Reynolds, J. S., 2010. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings. Wiley.
- Binggeli, C., 2016. Building Systems for Interior Designers. Wiley.
- Kubba, S., 2017. Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction. Butterworth Heinemann.
- Lovell, J., 2010. Building Envelopes: An Integrated Approach. Princeton Architectural Press.
- So, A. T. And Chan, W. L. 1999. Intelligent Building Systems. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
- Strong and Burrows, 2017. A Whole-system Approach to High-performance Green Buildings. Artech House.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	3	% 15
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	14	56
Homework Assignments	2	8
Quizzes	3	3
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	10
Total Workload		105

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.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
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.
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.
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.
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.	4
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.