ECTS - Sustainability in Interior Architecture

Sustainability in Interior Architecture (ICM534) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Sustainability in Interior Architecture ICM534 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Ph.D.
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Çağrı Bulhaz
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of the course is to examine the design principles and methods involved in the interior architecture process within the scope of sustainability criteria and the relationship between interior architecture and sustainability will be evaluated.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Examines the interior architecture process within the scope of sustainability criteria.
  • It reflects the knowledge acquired by reading to the academic environment by questioning and discussing.
  • Example Evaluates interior architecture within the framework of sustainability principles.
Course Content Sustainability and sustainable design criteria with design principles and design methods that shape the interior design process; building and interior design compatible with the nature, developing with sustainable design approach and environmental awareness data; in line with the sustainable design, examining the concepts such as ecological design, ecological environment, green structure, environmental friendliness, zero emission.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Description of the course and explanation of the process Reading about the content of the course
2 Sustainability principles and history Examination of the readings given within the framework of the subject
3 Evaluation of the concept of sustainability in terms of interior architecture Examination of the readings given within the framework of the subject
4 Sustainable interior architecture criteria Examination of the readings given within the framework of the subject
5 Sustainable interior architecture criteria Examination of the readings given within the framework of the subject
6 Sustainable design principles and objectives in interior architecture Examination of the readings given within the framework of the subject
7 Interior architecture design methods and sustainability Examination of the readings given within the framework of the subject
8 Interior architecture design methods and sustainability Examination of the readings given within the framework of the subject
9 Interior architecture design methods and sustainability Discussion on the choice of term paper topic.
10 Evaluation of bibliographies to be used for theoretical infrastructure Making readings about the term paper
11 Discussion on the choice of term paper topic Literature review on the subject of term paper, research question and determination of hypotheses
12 Term homework topic, content and methodology discussion Establishing a research methodology about term paper
13 Term homework topic, content and methodology discussion Preparation for the report and presentation on the term paper
14 Term paper submission and discussion Preparation for the report and presentation on the term paper
15 Presentation Presentation

Sources

Other Sources 1. Yılmaz, M. (2008). Sustainable Housing Design Considerations For Turkey. Ankara, Hacettepe University Pablications.
2. Yılmaz, Z., Ok, V., Koçlar Oral, G., Yener, A ve Manioğlu, G. (2006). Sustainable Strategies in The Energy Efficient Design And Construction Of Buildings For Turkey and Ireland. İTÜ Araştırma Fonu, İTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınları.
3. Papanek, D. (1995). Materials, Sustainable Building Technical Manual. Public Technology Inc. Usgbc.
4. Demirarslan, D. ve Demirarslan, K.O. (2009). Interior Design For Sustainability. Kocaeli Üniversitesi, Mimarlık ve Tasarım Fakültesi Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work 1 45
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 4 95
Percentage of Semester Work 0
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
2 Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
3 Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach.
4 Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.
5 Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas.
6 Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study.
7 Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently.
8 Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
9 Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving.
10 Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
11 Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary.
12 Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field.
13 Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
14 Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
15 Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field.
16 Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 5 5
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 5 5
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 125