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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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 3 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 -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
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] 1111
Course Content
Bu ders, eko sistemi, ekolojik yapım yöntemlerini, bioiklimsel tasarımı, çevresel problemleri inceler. Çevre ile etkileşimde ekolojik prensiplerin araştırılması için yol gösterir. Ayrıca ders kapsamında pasif güneş mimarisi, gün ışığı kullanımı, yenilenebilir enerji teknolojileri, beşikten mezara tasarım, sökülebilir tasarım, sıfır karbon/emisyon stratejileri ve diğer sürdürülebilir tasarım ilkeleri ele alınacaktır. Örnek projeler incelenecek, başarılı ve başarısız yönleri irdelenecektir
Objectives of the Course
The general objective of this 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. 2
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
O2 Noticing the integration between human and physical environment. P.4.1 1
O3 Ability to design details against the negative effects of heat, water and humidity in building construction solutions. P.4.5 1
O4 Understanding the main principles ofclimatisation and energy use subjects in design of environmental systems. P.10.4 1
O5 Having knowledge about energy economy and passive systems. P.10.5 1
** 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
2 Definition and importance of ecology and ecosystem
3 Definition of sustainability and its application in building design
4 Design inspired by nature in terms of material and form
5 Design inspired by nature in terms of material and form
6 Energy-Efficient Building Design
7 Building Design with Sustainable Material and Systems
8 Ecological design
9 Midterm
10 Renewable energy sources and technologies
11 Passive Solar Design for Buildings and their Elements
12 Monitoring renewable energy technologies through existing structures
13 Green roof and wall applications
14 Practice
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 - -
Projects - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
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 15 15
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 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 20 20
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 77
Total Work Load / 30 2,57
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