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
ARC4904	Urban Housing	Fall	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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BELİNDA TORUS
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	House is a necessity for being, belonging and identity. Therefore the aim of this course is to equip students with the information on the design and production processes of architectural /spatial properties and to re-establish man / dwelling relationship to solve the social problems created after industrial revolution by mass housing systems in housing environments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical abilities, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity on the societal roles and responsibilities of architects.

Course Content

This comprises the discussion on the differences of the concepts of home and house, and housing. The meaning of the house for individual and society and a comparative analysis of historical and contemporary urban housing developments.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction Discussion on the key concepts related to house and housing.
2)	Housing typologies and housing design
3)	Minimum dwelling, flexibility in interior design of housing
4)	Social housing
5)	Gated community housing
6)	Informal housing
7)	MID TERM
8)	Turkish house and Bosporus Mansions
9)	Turkish housing and apartments, TOKI
10)	Vernacular housing I
11)	Vernacular Housing II
12)	Contemporary urban housing
13)	Computer based approaches in housing
14)	Post-disaster housing, temporary housing

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Readings will be given on weekly basis.

References:

- Alexander, C. (1977). A Pattern Language, Oxford Press. Www.Patternlanguage.Com
- Arets, W. M. J. (2007). Collective Housing: A Manual. Actar
- Eldem, S. H. (1994). Boğaziçi Yalıları II – Anadolu Yakası, Istanbul: Vehbi Koç Vakfı
- French, H. (2006) New Urban Housing, Laurence King Publications
- Goodchild, B. (1997) Housing And The Urban Environment,Blackwells
- Güzer,A. (2002) Konut Üzerine Denemeler, Mimarlar Derneği, Ankara.
- Hamdi, N. (1990). Housing Without Houses: Participation, Flexibility, Enablement. London: Intermediate Technology Publications
- Lawrence,R, (1987) Housıng, Dwellıngs And Homes: Design Theory, Research And Practice, John Wiley&Sons,Uk
- Marcus, C. C. (1995). House as a Mirror of Self, Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Home, Conari Press, CA
- Norberg-Schulz, C.(1993) The Concept Of Dwellıng, On The Way To Figurative Architecture, Rizzoli International Pubs, Inc., New York
- Rapoport, A. (1977). House Form and Culture. New Jersey: Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall
- Teige, K. (2002). Minimum Dwelling, MIT Press
- Rowe, P. (1995) Modernity And Housing, Mıt Press
- Sherwood,R.(2001) Modern Housing Prototypes,Harward Univrsity Press
- Towers,G. (2005) An Introduction To Urban Housing Design At Home In The Cıty, Architectural Pres, Elsevier, Oxford
- Zhou, J.(2005) Urban Housing Forms, Architectural Press
-Bozdoğan,S.(2002) Modernizm Ve Ulusun İnşaası; Erken Cumhuriyet Türkiye’sinde Mimari Kültür, Metis Yayınları, İstanbu

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	2	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
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	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.	5
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.	4
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.	5
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
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.	2
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.	5
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.	4
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.	4
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.	3
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.	4