ECTS - Climatic Comfort, Passive and Mechanical Systems

Climatic Comfort, Passive and Mechanical Systems (ICM232) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Climatic Comfort, Passive and Mechanical Systems ICM232 4. Semester 2 0 0 2 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Çağrı Bulhaz
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The primary objectives of the course are to provide students with an understanding of the reduction of carbon footprint effects, waste recovery, the selection of natural materials, the efficient use of energy and water resources, life cycle design, the protection of physical and mental health, and the comfort of space users while designing the space within the context of sustainability in interior architecture.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Gain the ability to draw electrical and installation projects for interior architectural projects.
  • Acquire knowledge about sustainable design techniques and objectives in the field of interior architecture.
  • Learn passive heating and cooling methods using sustainable energy (solar energy) in interior architecture.
  • Learn to select energy efficient heating, cooling and air conditioning systems as artificial comfort systems in interior architecture.
  • Learn to use natural and artificial lighting systems in interior architecture.
Course Content The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in environmentally conscious design and project work.Key concepts addressed in the course include sustainability,ecological design,the ecological environment,green building,environmentally friendly practices, and zero emission strategies.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Information about the course Carrying out the requested research
2 Electrical installation in buildings, electrical installation project drawing for interior architectural project Drawing the given project
3 Electrical installation in buildings, electrical installation project drawing for interior architectural project Drawing the given project
4 Water installation in buildings, water installation project drawing for interior architectural project Drawing the given project
5 Evaluation of the concept of sustainability in terms of interior architecture, sustainable interior space criteria Reading the relevant chapters from the source books
6 Sustainable design techniques and objectives in interior architecture Reading related chapters from the source books
7 Midterm Exam Preparation for the Midterm Exam
8 Passive heating and cooling with sustainable energy (solar energy) in interior architecture Obtaining information about the course from the source books
9 Passive heating and cooling with sustainable energy (solar energy) in interior architecture Obtaining information about the course from the source books
10 Passive heating and cooling with sustainable energy (solar energy) in interior architecture Reading the relevant chapters from the source books
11 Choosing energy efficient heating, cooling and air conditioning (HVAC) systems as artificial comfort systems in interior architecture Reading the relevant chapters from the source books
12 Choosing energy efficient heating, cooling and air conditioning (HVAC) systems as artificial comfort systems in interior architecture Reading the relevant chapters from the source books
13 Natural lighting systems in interior architecture Obtaining information about the course from the source books
14 Natural and artificial lighting systems in interior architecture Reading the relevant chapters from the source books
15 Artificial lighting systems in interior architecture Reading related chapters from the source books
16 Final Exam Preparation for the Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Lechner, N. (1990). Heating, cooling, lighting: Design methods for architects. Wiley.
2. Thomas, R. (1996). Environmental design: An introduction for architects and engineers. Spon Press.
3. Yeang, K. (2012). Ekotasarım: Ekolojik tasarım rehberi. YEM Kitabevi.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application 1 10
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
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 Having knowledge and awareness of the design and construction decisions influenced by geographical variations in social, economic, cultural, and physical contexts. X
2 Being able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary manner at the national and international levels, independently or jointly planning design projects in interdisciplinary work, and taking on responsibilities to execute/manage them. X
3 Having knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards; being aware of professional ethics, duties and responsibilities. X
4 Being able to obtain the necessary data using accurate research methods and techniques, interpreting the results, and transforming the theoretical knowledge acquired by generating counter-arguments/syntheses, evaluating them, and applying them to alternative design solutions in the practical domain. X
5 Expressing data, ideas, design solutions and projects accurately and effectively by using oral, written and/or visual communication techniques and technology. X
6 Having knowledge of interior space systems in a way that considers the relationship between the base building construction and the interior construction. X
7 Providing a holistic design approach by developing details through the appropriate selection of furnishing, product and material. X
8 Developing design ideas/creating space with the influence of psychology, sociology, philosophy, architecture and art by using scientific and technical knowledge that will respond to aesthetic and functional needs.
9 Developing user-oriented design solutions with human factors, ergonomics, universal and inclusive design principles. X
10 Having knowledge within the scope of the historical development of interior architecture, architecture and art, having the competence to make decisions by exhibiting a respectful and sensitive attitude towards cultural heritage and historical/natural environment.
11 Designing to increase spatial comfort and wellbeing with the impact of physical environmental systems such as lighting, color, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. X
12 Having the ability to develop a sustainable design by using natural and built environment information. X
13 Keeping up with new developments in the field of interior architecture and design, having a consciousness of lifelong learning, and contributing to the field. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application 1 10 10
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 3 3
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 4 4
Total Workload 75