ECTS - Ecological Design
Ecological Design (ICM381) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Ecological Design | ICM381 | Area Elective | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to enhance awareness of approaches that aim to integrate the built (artificial) environment with the natural environment within the field of interior architecture. This approach focuses on sustainable and efficient use of natural resources, from material selection to design language, with a focus on utilizing renewable resources in an appropriate manner. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The objective of ecological design is to establish a positive feedback loop between the air and water cycles, from the protection of animal and plant communities to human health. This course encompasses both the conservation of natural resources and the promotion of a healthy environment for human habitation. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explaining the definition and purpose of the course and giving the necessary resources | Obtaining information about the course from source books |
| 2 | The concept of sustainability in interior architecture | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 3 | The concept of sustainability in interior architecture | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 4 | The concept of sustainability in interior architecture | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 5 | "Green design" and "ecological design"; energy efficient design | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 6 | "Green design" and "ecological design"; energy efficient design | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 7 | Midterm Exam I | Preparation for Midterm Exam |
| 8 | LEED and BREEAM certification systems | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 9 | Ecological Materials | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 10 | Ecological Materials | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 11 | Ecological Materials | Reading related chapters from source books |
| 12 | Midterm Exam II | Preparation for Midterm Exam |
| 13 | Presentation and Discussion | Preparation for term paper research and presentation |
| 14 | Presentation and Discussion | Preparation for term paper research and presentation |
| 15 | Presentation and Discussion | Preparation for term paper research and presentation |
| 16 | Final Exam | Preparation for Final Exam |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Stitt, F. A. (1999). Ecological design handbook. McGraw Hill |
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| 2. Yeang, K. (1999). The green skyscraper: The basis for designing sustainable intensive building. Prestel. | |
| 3. Yeang, K. (1995). Designing with nature: The ecological basis for architectural design. McGraw-Hill. | |
| 4. Yeang, K. (2012). Ekotasarım: Ekolojik tasarım rehberi. YEM. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 70 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| 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 | 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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 |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||