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
INT3903	Landscape Design for Interior Architects	Fall	0	4	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 :	Instructor DENİZ ARSLAN HİNDİOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor DENİZ ARSLAN HİNDİOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	.
Course Objectives:	This course aims at introducing students with the design of man-made natural environments namely landscapes, in relation to interior spaces, elements of landscapes, design approaches, theoretical/conceptual backgrounds in different cultures and the examples of contemporary designs in practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will be able to
1.Recognize the importance of man made environments on human life and in architectural and urban scales,
2.Demonstrate a language of landscape architecture necessary to contribute to the design of man made natural environments,
3.Interprets the differences in designed landscapes which develop as a result of the cultural attitude of man towards nature.
4.Develops landscape designs as an integral part of architectural design.
5.develops the relationshıp between interior spaces and the man made natural environments.

Course Content

1.The Architecture of the Landscape and the Landscape in Architecture. Unity of Man and nature: creation of nature: Man-made natural environment.
2.Differentces in approaches to Landscape Design in Architectural History
3.Medieval approach to nature and landscape
4.Rasyonalist approaches in the idea of Landscape in Renaissance and the Labyrinth; Baroque orders and the geometric designs of Moslem Gardens.
5.Landscape in the age of Enlightenment: English Landscape and Far Eastern Landscape traditions:China and Japan
6.The Landscapes of Industrialized Cities and the development of the idea of Garden City and the cities in the Park .
7.MID-TERM
8.Elements of Landscape 1 : Soft Surfaces : Plants and trees,
9.Elements of Landscape 2: Hard surfaces: Paved surfaces, overhead planes ; Enclosure types:Walls,fences,bollards.
10.Elements of Landscape 3: Outdoor Fittings and Furniture: seats,plant containers,lighting elements,litter bins, signboards;
11.Elements of Landscape 4: Water: Still water, turbulent water
12.Aspects of Contemporary landscape design and world famous examples 1.
13.Aspects of Contemporary landscape design and world famous examples 2.
14.A resultant solution of urban life: roof gardens,eco-architecture and Allotment Gardens.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Project	-
2)	Site analysis Site visit	analysisi of the site and project
3)	Landscape Design: Meaning and Scope	Project sketches
4)	Contemporary Landscape Design / Design Studio	Related readings
5)	Concepts of Landscape Design / Design Studio Critiques	Project sketches
6)	Principles and Elements of Landscape Design / Design Studio Critiques	Project sketches
7)	Process of Landscape Design / Design Studio Critiques	Project sketches
8)	Planting Design / Design Studio Critiques	Project skecthes
9)	Midterm Jury / Pre-submission	Preparation for the project submission
10)	Landscape Design Studio Critiques	Project sketches
11)	Design Studio Critiques	Project Sketches
12)	Design Studıo Critiques	Project working drawings and model
13)	Design Studio Critiques	Project working drawings and model
14)	Design Studio Critiques	Project working drawings and model
15)	Final Jury	Preparation for the Final Jury

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

-Elizabeth Barlow Rogers (2001). Landscape Design: A Cultural and Architectural History, NY: Harry N. Abrams Inc.
-Michel Conan, editor (2007). Contemporary Garden Aesthetics, Creations and Interpretations. Washington, DC: Dumbarton Oaks.
-Dan Kiley and Jane Amidon (1999). Dan Kiley in His Own Words, America’s Master Landscape Architect, London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
-Anita Berrizbeitia and Linda Pollak (1999). Inside Outside Between Architecture and Landscape, Massachusetts: Rockport Publishers, Inc.
-Chris Van Uffelen (2009). 1000 X Landscape Architecture, Braun.
-Tim Waterman (2009). The Fundamentals of Landscape Architecture, Ava Publishing SA.
-Virginia Mcleod (2008). Detail in Contemporary Landscape Architecture, Laurence King.
-Sergi Costa Duran (2008). Contemporary landscape architecture, Cologne : Daab.
-Susan Zevon (1999). Outside architecture: outdoor rooms designed by architects, Gloucester, Mass. : Rockport Publishers.
-Jacobo Krauel (2007). New urban elements, Barcelona : Links.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Application	14	% 15
Field Work	2	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
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	1	14
Application	14	3	42
Field Work	2	3	6
Study Hours Out of Class	13	1	13
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Midterms	1	12	12
Final	1	12	12
Total Workload			109

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.