Architecture
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00351551 | Ecological Design | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | In addition to the weekly topics presented by the professor, students are expected to research each week's topic within the context of ecological architecture, evaluate the information through group work, and present their findings. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Nastaran DELJAVAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Dr. Nastaran DELJAVAN | A-207 | [email protected] | 7972 | Thursday 14:00 - 15:00 |
Course Content
This course examines ecosystems, ecological construction methods and bioclimatic design, as well as environmental issues. It provides guidance on exploring ecological principles in interaction with the environment. The course will also cover passive solar architecture, daylight utilisation, renewable energy technologies, cradle-to-grave and demountable design, and zero-carbon/emission strategies, as well as other sustainable design principles. Case studies will be analysed to examine their successful and unsuccessful aspects.
Objectives of the Course
The general objective of the semester course is to strengthen the knowledge and sensitivity towards an ecological and sustainable design.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P5 | To have the ability to select and apply modern tools and technologies in building design and construction. | 3 |
| P4 | To have the knowledge and skills to design by considering environmental data, land conditions and user needs. | 3 |
| P10 | Ability to evaluate, select and integrate structural, environmental, security, building envelope and building service systems in building design. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Taking right decisions for choosing materials considering the environmental factors and users'requirements | P.5.2 | 1,5,7 |
| O2 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment. | P.4.1 | 1,5,7 |
| O3 | Ability to design details against the negative effects of heat, water and humidity in building construction solutions. | P.4.5 | 1,5,7 |
| O4 | Understanding the main principles ofclimatisation and energy use subjects in design of environmental systems. | P.10.4 | 1,5,7 |
| O5 | Having knowledge about energy economy and passive systems. | P.10.5 | 1,5,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to ecological design, daylight, energy saving, and nature-friendly design, |
| 2 | Topics covered include ecology, the concept of ecosystems and their importance, environmentally friendly renewable energy sources, and the design of buildings in accordance with the principles of ecological architecture, |
| 3 | The focus here is on sustainability, sustainable building design and solar energy, |
| 4 | Taking into account the natural environment, including climate, slope, orientation, and the surrounding ecosystem in the design process, |
| 5 | Factors influencing ecological design; renewable energy sources; rainwater harvesting; and the principles of ecology, |
| 6 | Resource management, factors disrupting the ecosystem and eco-friendly building materials, |
| 7 | Use materials such as locally sourced adobe, timber, stone and brick, |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Ecological design at different scales, |
| 10 | Examples of passive energy design in buildings and their components, and of local architectural structures that use eco-friendly building materials, |
| 11 | Renewable energy sources and technologies; ecological building design, |
| 12 | Monitoring the use of renewable energy technologies in existing buildings, |
| 13 | Green roof and wall systems, |
| 14 | Examples from the application, |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Daniel D. Chiras (2000). The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes. Chelsea Green Publishing Company, Paperback |
| Lucas, D. (2021). Ecological Buildings: New Strategies for Sustainable Architecture. Braun Publishing. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 82 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 | P5 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Noticing the integration between human and physical environment. | 3 | - | - |
| O2 | Ability to design details against the negative effects of heat, water and humidity in building construction solutions. | 3 | - | - |
| O3 | Taking right decisions for choosing materials considering the environmental factors and users'requirements | - | 3 | - |
| O4 | Understanding the main principles ofclimatisation and energy use subjects in design of environmental systems. | - | - | 4 |
| O5 | Having knowledge about energy economy and passive systems. | - | - | 4 |