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
INT3921	People and Environment	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 :	Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. EMİNE ÜMRAN TOPÇU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Depending on the student population, term work can be conducted as 3D group models, instead of ppt. and 2D presentations
Course Objectives:	The main objective of the course is to have the students better develop their understanding of interior architecture as a creative and problem solving activity. As interior architecture is concerned with the more intimately scaled aspects of design, the specific, aesthetic, functional and psychological questions involved and the individual character of spaces are to be explored.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Analyze human behavior in relation to the design of built environment
II. Define personal space and its related distances
III.Identify concepts related to environmental psychology
IV. Define concepts such as perception and cognition of space
V. Evaluate the more intimately scaled aspects of interior architecture
VI. Evaluate the specific and psychological questions involved in the individual character of spaces
VII. Revise interior design vocabulary

Course Content

1. Introduction
2. Introduction to environmental psychology
3. Anthropometrics and ergonomics
4. Human comfort and social and psychological influences acting upon it
5. Personal space
6. Environmental psychology on the job
7. Educational environmental psychology
8. Midterm
9. Residential environmental psychology
10.Privacy
11.Crowding
12.Natural environmental psychology
13.Revision/Presentation
14.Revision/Presentation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course in general. Weekly topics are introduced and students are informed about the way course is conducted and evaluated. Watching a film related to the semester.	None
2)	Introduction to environmental psychology. Going through problems involving human-environment interaction. Whether global or local one must have a model of human nature that predicts the environmental conditions under which humans behave in a decent and creative manner.	None
3)	Going through the field of human factors which involves the correctness of fit between objects and spaces and the needs of people using them. Physical size of people and their physiological and psychological needs are investigated through some topics of design theory such as antropometrics and ergonomics.	Reading the course notes of the previous week
4)	What is human comfort based on?	Reading the course notes of the previous week
5)	The term "personal space" and its several different uses are introduced. Personal space, its related distances and how our well-being is related to distances is in the core of this session.	Reading the course notes of the previous week
6)	As working can provide some of the best and some of the worst experiences in life, fundamental rationale behind our workplaces is studied. Good workplace design begins with the knowledge of person-environment relations in workplaces	Reading the course notes of the previous week
7)	The role of the physical environment in learning. Influences such as architecture, room design, furniture arrangement, temperature, light, noise and crowding are discussed in this topic	Reading the course notes of the previous week
8)	MIDTERM EXAM	Total course notes
9)	Home is the most important place in our lives. The term "home" refers to a set of meanings.	Reading the course notes
10)	Privacy is an important dimension of person's daily life but often managed at low levels of awareness. Balancing own desires with those of others' and the physical environment is discussed in this session	Reading the course notes
11)	When crowding is the problem, the obvious design solution is to provide more space. But, there are problems with this commonsense solution such as, economic conditions or crowding not being the result of high density.	Reading the course notes.
12)	Most of us think nature can restore us, but it can be very destructive too. How nature can restore us by refreshing our attentional capacity and by improving our moods is discussed in this course	Reading the course notes. watching a relevant movie prior to the course
13)	Revision of the course through students' questions. Students presentations	Questions Presentations
14)	Revision of the course through students' questions. Students presentations	Questions and Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1.Gifford, R.(1997) Environmental Psychology, Allyn & Bacon 2.Panero, Z. & Zelnik, M. (1979) Human Dimensions and Interior Space, Whitney Library of design, New York 3. Lawson, B. (2001) The Language of Space, Architectural Press 4.Course notes as delivered every week
References:	1.Gifford, R.(1997) Environmental Psychology, Allyn & Bacon 2.Panero, Z. & Zelnik, M. (1979) Human Dimensions and Interior Space, Whitney Library of design, New York 3. Lawson, B. (2001) The Language of Space, Architectural Press 4.Her hafta derste anlatılanların yazılı notları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	12	% 20
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
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	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	15	3	45
Presentations / Seminar	2	4	8
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			92

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)	Engages in design, planning, and implementation activities in the field of interior architecture that can respond to different spatial configurations, user groups, and needs in national and international contexts,	3
2)	Analyzes data collected by focusing on user needs alongside real physical, social, and economic constraints, synthesizes various information and thoughts using individual and professional skills of the 21st century, and uses these processes to develop creative spatial solutions.	2
3)	Produces creative, innovative, aesthetic, and original spatial solutions using abstract and concrete concepts,	1
4)	Uses contemporary knowledge production, expression, representation, and technologies required by the field of interior architecture,	3
5)	Gains knowledge about contemporary spatial fittings and construction techniques in design and implementation works in the field of interior architecture; follows the industry and current developments,
6)	Embraces and prioritizes the relationship between human-environment, user health and safety, universal design principles, and sustainable design approaches in the field of interior architecture,	4
7)	Acquires a design understanding that respects the social and cultural rights of society, cultural heritage, and nature, and can make conscious decisions on these matters.	3
8)	Follows national and international values and developments in the fields of interior architecture, architecture, design, and art, participates in teamworks, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work, and is knowledgeable in ethical issues,	3
9)	Gains an understanding of legal regulations and standards in interior architecture; and becomes aware of professional ethics and responsibilities.	1