Information
Code | P395 |
Name | Ecological Design Studio |
Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
Semester | 5. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 3 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FARUK ALTUNKASA |
Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CENGİZ USLU
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide basic literature on the paradigm of ecology and design; To introduce ecological design principles; To introduce the contemporary approaches in ecological landscape design; To discuss the design solutions based on environmental performance in urban space.
Course Content
Introduction and basic concepts; Climate and bioclimate, bioclimatic comfort and emerging conditions, topography, soil and water conditions, vegetation cover; Ecological and energy efficient landscape design criteria: The concept of energy efficient site selection, energy efficient optimum orientation concept, design criteria and principles in external structural usage areas, surface properties and material efficient landscape design principles, water efficient landscape design principles, energy efficient site selection principles for green spaces, relations between green spaces and bioclimate, choice of plant species according to form, volume, color and texture; New concepts, theories and technologies in ecological design, sample applications.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
M. F. ALTUNKASA, "Adana?da İklimle Dengeli Kentsel Yeşil Alan Planlama İlkelerinin Belirlenmesi ve Çok Amaçlı Bir Yeşil Alan Örneğinde Geliştirilmesi," Ç. Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi , vol.5, no.1, pp.39-54, 1990, Altunkasa, 1987. Çukurova bölgesinde biyoklimatik veriler kullanılarak açık ve yeşil alan sistemlerinin belirlenmesi ilkeleri üzerinde bir araştırma. ÇÜ. Fen bilimleri, Doktora Tezi
Notes
Various ecological landscape design catalogs and web resources
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Learn basic concepts of human interactions that affect ecological systems. |
LO02 | Learn the approaches and principles in ecological landscape design. |
LO03 | Gain the ability to develop critical thought and to discuss the design solutions based on environmental performance proposed by landscape design projects. |
LO04 | Learn to access sources of primary scientific literature on environmental effects of landscape interventions. |
LO05 | To evaluate and discuss ecological design projects. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines basic concepts and principles in Landscape Architecture. | |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Landscapes use original or human-transformed elements of natural systems to meet human needs in a sustainable way. | 5 |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the principles and practice of landscape ecology and ecological planning/design and its function in landscape architecture practices. | 5 |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the physical and biological indicators required for the description and classification of landscapes at a basic level. | |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge about nature, natural processes, characteristics and performances of some organic elements and uses them in the arrangement, protection, development and restoration of landscapes. | |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can use the knowledge to reflect the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape design into the detailed landscape design process. | 5 |
PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge of plant material, which is one of the basic elements of Landscape Architecture, in the arrangement, protection, development and repair of landscapes. | |
PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains and applies the ability to identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems. | |
PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses sufficient basic knowledge about the basic principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture together with solutions in the professional field. | |
PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to analyze a system or process and to design and implement it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements. | |
PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively individually or in multi-disciplinary teams gains the self-confidence to take responsibility. | |
PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to collect data, analyze and interpret results with the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Be aware of the issues of entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of landscape architecture by having knowledge of current issues. | |
PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning with the ability to access information and to search for resources for this purpose, to use databases and other information resources; acquires the ability to follow the developments in science and technology and constantly renew themselves. | |
PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish verbal and written. | |
PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gaining the visual, verbal and written ability to improve and explain the ideas of Landscape Architecture by utilizing the contemporary communication methods. | |
PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the knowledge gained in research philosophy and methods in social and human fields related to Landscape Architecture studies in related fields. | |
PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the knowledge and competence of reflecting the basic principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture to the detailed landscape design process for the practice of the profession. | 4 |
PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains the competence to develop plans and design proposals sensitive to society, space and nature for different landscape types. | |
PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | With the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, awareness of project management, environment and occupational safety; gains awareness about the legal consequences of engineering practices. |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Introduction and basic concepts. | Reviewing the information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
2 | Definition of ecological elements and factors as determinants of design criteria: Climate and bioclimate, bioclimatic comfort and the conditions that make it. | Obtaining and analyzing data that will be the basis for design criteria. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
3 | Definition of ecological elements and factors as determinants of design criteria: Topography, soil and water conditions, vegetation cover. | Obtaining and analyzing data that will be the basis for design criteria. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
4 | Energy efficient site selection: Concept, theory and criteria. | Investigation of site selection criteria and its usability in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
5 | Energy efficient orientation: Concepts, theories and criteria. | Investigation of orientation criteria and its usability in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
6 | Position, aspect ratios, height, density and distances in external structural usage spaces; Surface properties and material relations; Material efficient landscape design principles. | Investigation of energy efficient design principles and criteria and their use in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
7 | Water efficient landscape design principles. | Investigation of water efficient design principles and criteria and their use in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | to study for an examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
9 | Evaluation and discussion of ecological design principles in structural areas in general and a sample design area. | Examination of ecological design preliminary decisions in structural areas. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
10 | Energy efficient site selection principles for green spaces, relations between green spaces and bioclimate, choice of plant species according to form, volume, color and texture. | Investigation of planting design principles and criteria and their use in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
11 | Energy efficient site selection principles for green spaces, relations between green spaces and bioclimate, choice of plant species according to form, volume, color and texture. (I) | Investigation of planting design principles and criteria and their use in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
12 | Energy efficient site selection principles for green spaces, relations between green spaces and bioclimate, choice of plant species according to form, volume, color and texture. (II) | Investigation of planting design principles and criteria and their use in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
13 | Evaluation and discussion of ecological design principles in green spaces in general and a sample design area. | Examination of ecological design preliminary decisions in different green spaces. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
14 | Evaluation and discussion of ecological design criteria. | Design decisions in different structural areas and green spaces. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
15 | New concepts, theories and technologies in ecological design; Sample applications. | Studying the literature about the subject and examining the usability of the findings in the design area. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
16 | Term Exams | to study for an examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
17 | Term Exams | to study for an examination | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Jüri Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
ECTS | 3 ECTS |