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 | 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 |
