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	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:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	RA SİNEM KÜLTÜR
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİNE DİNÇER
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 the integration of the sub-systems for achieving a higher performance level as a whole.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Students will understand the basic principles of building service systems and their relationships with the other building systems.
- Students will gain the ability to work in collaboration with other disciplines.
- Students will gain the ability to consider the architectural design in a comprehensive/ holistic manner.
- Students will understand the possibilities of integration between different systems for potential performance increases.
- Students will have an idea of the latest technologies regarding the integrated building systems.

Course Content

BUILDING DESIGN PROCESS |
Stakeholders | Driving Factors (User Requirements, Environmental Conditions,
Building Functions, Project Conditions, Standards/ Regulations, Design Intention, etc.)
BUILDING SYSTEMS
Structure | Envelope | Service | Interior
INTEGRATION OF SYSTEMS
Systems Thinking | Aims of Integration | Integration Models | Optimization in Design
INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS
Climatization Systems (Passive and Active)
Lighting Systems (Natural and Artificial)
Acoustical Systems
Water and Waste Systems
Fire Safety Systems (Passive and Active)
Vertical Circulation Systems
Electrical, Security, Communications Systems
Service Cores | Mechanical Floors
FUTURE PERSPECTIVES on the Integrated Building Systems | Building Information Modelling | Fabrication Technology

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 Climatization Systems (Passive and Active)
7)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Lighting Systems (Natural and Artificial) Acoustical Systems (briefly)
8)	MIDTERM
9)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Water and Waste Systems
10)	INTEGRATION OF SUB-SYSTEMS Fire Safety 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.
- 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.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	6	% 30
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Midterms	1	2	2
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.
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.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.