ECTS - Architectural Acoustic Design Theory and Practices

Architectural Acoustic Design Theory and Practices (MMR375) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Architectural Acoustic Design Theory and Practices MMR375 Area Elective 2 2 0 4 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MMR201
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Filiz Bal Koçyiğit
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Acquisition of theoretical knowledge on sound and noise, recognition of the acoustic characteristics of different architectural buildings and their use in design; developing design with the help of modelling after analysis of the results of modelling with ODEON software and measurements done in situ.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The student who accomplishes this course: - Learns the effects of sound on human beings and environment, aesthetics of sound, noise, acoustic phenomena. - Uses software for spatial modelling. - Gains experience of making acoustic design by using ODEON software and sound technology.
Course Content Acoustic effect in architectural projects with different subject matters; regulatory precautions taken to protect buildings against interior and environmental noise; acoustic design and modelling with ODEON software; interior and outdoor effects of acoustics on architectural design.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Fast summary of a comprehensive exposition of the subject through animations. Expectations.
2 Definition of the basic principles of acoustics. Acoustics of mass and interior space and general view on ODEON modelling software.
3 How do we hear? Effect of sound and sound vibration on the human being.
4 Acoustic design of rooms, sound amplification systems
5 Acoustics of outdoor space
6 Control of noise, solid based sound diminution
7 Diminution of noise coming through air, auditorium acoustics
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Preliminary studies on acoustic assignments with ODEON simulation program, exposition of group project subjects and presentation techniques. Implementations.
10 Preliminary acoustic design for the selected subject. How can we measure sound level? What is frequency analysis? Use of the noise measurement device? Analysis of sound propagation on the model designed (with ODEON software)
11 Effect of sound in semi-open and open areas. Implementations.
12 Design methods to avoid environmental noise. Measurement and/or modelling of noise in the chosen area.
13 Explanation and computation of sound absorption and transmission. Principles of loss intransmission. Computation of the reverberation time.
14 Analysis and practices on ODEON

Sources

Other Sources 1. Crocker, M. “Handbook of Acoustic” M&C Ltd. 2015.
2. Trevor J. Cox, Peter D'Antonio, Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers: Theory, Design and Application” Taylor & Francis. 2009
3. ODEON eğitim programı
4. Bal Koçyiğit, F. “A Comparative Study on acoustic properties of renovated historic school buildings and new school buildings” Atılım Üniversitesi Yayınları 2013. Bal Koçyiğit, F. “Temel akustik ve Gürültü kontrolü Ders sunumları”

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 1 20
Field Work 1 10
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 10
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 20
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 80
Percentage of Final Work 20
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses X
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 Critical Thinking: Questioning and expressing abstract thoughts, evaluating opposing views, and gaining the ability to analyze the results achieved with similar criteria.
2 Communication: Reading, writing, expressing ideas in accordance with the purpose; gaining the ability to use different representation media to convey design thinking.
3 Research: Comparatively evaluating the information obtained regarding the design process and gaining the ability to document and practice it. X
4 Design: In the process of creative thinking and reproduction of design knowledge; Gaining the ability to achieve new and original results in the context of universal design principles such as sustainability and accessibility. X
5 World Architecture: Understanding world architecture in the context of historical, geographical and global relations.
6 Vernacular Architecture / Cultural Diversity: Understanding the architectural creations and examples of geography in the context of historical and cultural relations. Understanding the differences in value judgments, behavioral patterns, and social and spatial patterns that define different cultures.
7 Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Understanding cultural heritage, conservation awareness, environmental awarenes and ethical responsibility, conservation theories and methods.
8 Sustainability: Gaining the ability to design sustainably by using information about the natural and built environment, using various tools to minimize undesirable environmental impacts on future generations.
9 Social Responsibility: Understanding the architect's responsibility to protect the public interest, to be respectful of historical/cultural and natural resources, and to improve the quality of life.
10 Nature and Human: Understanding all aspects of the interaction between natural systems and the design of the built environment and humans.
11 Geographical Conditions: Understanding the relationships between site selection, settlement and building design taking into account cultural, economic and social characteristics as well as natural features such as soil conditions, topography, vegetation, natural disaster risk, etc.
12 Safety: Understanding the basic principles of security and emergency systems in natural disasters, fire, etc. at the building and environmental scale.
13 Structural Systems: Understands the principles of behaviour, development and implementation of static and dynamic structural systems sustained by vertical and lateral forces.
14 Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of building physics and energy use in design of physical environmental systems such as lighting, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. and the importance of using appropriate performance assessment tools. X
15 Building Facade Systems: Understanding the basic principles, implementation methods and importance of building facade materials and systems design.
16 Building Service Systems: Understanding the basic principles of design of service systems such as plumbing, electrical, circulation, communication, security and fire protection. X
17 Building Materials and implementations : Understanding the principles and standards related to the production, utilization and implementations, environmental impacts and reusability of building materials in the context of technological developments. X
18 Integration of Building Systems: Evaluating structural, environmental, security, facades, building service systems in design also selecting and integrating them.
19 Programme Preparation and Evaluation: Preparation of the architectural project programme in accordance with the requirements of the employer and user, appropriate examples, spatial and equipment requirements, financial limitations, site conditions, relevant laws, regulations and design criteria by considering the public interest.
20 Comprehensive Project Development: Gaining the ability to develop and integrate an architectural project at different scales, by considering environmental and building systems and building technologies. X
21 Consideration of Building Cost: Understanding the basic factors related to the cost of building construction and utilisation.
22 Architect-Employer Relationship: Determining the needs of the employer, the owner and the user and understanding the responsibility to resolve them in a way that not conflict with the public interest.
23 Teamwork and Co-operation: Gaining the ability to work in co-operation with project teams and multidisciplinary teams in order to successfully complete design and implementation projects.
24 Project Management: Understanding architectural project procurement methods, selection of consultants, formation of project teams, project delivery methods, service contracts, etc.
25 Implementation Management: Understanding the basic principles of architectural implementation process such as financial management, business planning, quality management, risk management, discussion, compromise, etc.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 2 28
Laboratory
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship 2 8 16
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 2 8 16
Project 1 16 16
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 124