MM547 Ergonomics in Architectural Design

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MM547
Name Ergonomics in Architectural Design
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

To reveal the ergonomic factors affecting the architectural design, to examine the dimensions of the buildings, spaces and equipment used by people, the elements and components that make up the spaces, and the spaces with different functions in the context of performance and comfort conditions; assisting architects in creating and evaluating designs suitable for human physical and psycho-social needs

Course Content

Definition, purpose and importance of ergonomics/Determination of the relationship between architecture and ergonomics/The place of ergonomics in the architectural design process/Study fields of ergonomics/Ergonomics techniques in physiological, biological, psychological and aesthetic evaluations of users/Objective evaluation techniques/Subjective evaluation techniques/Possibilities of using ergonomics techniques in architecture/ green ergonomics

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Erkan, N., Ergonomi, M.P.M. Yayınları 373, Ankara, 1988.Harids, A.H., Ergonomics, Industrial Safety Handbook, W. Handley, Mc Graw Hill Co. Ltd., 1969.Singleton, W.T., Ergonomics in System Designs, Ergonomics, 1967. Singleton, W.T., Introduction to Ergonomics, World Health Organisation, Geneva, 1972.

Notes

Mc Cormick, E.J., Human Factors Engineering, Mc Graw Hill, London, 1970


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains the ability to examine and use ergonomic factors affecting architectural design.
LO02 Gains the ability to examine spaces with different functions in the context of performance and comfort conditions and to use them in design.
LO03 Gains the ability to define human-space-equipment relations at an advanced level and to use them in design
LO04 Ability to grasp the possibilities of using ergonomics techniques in architecture and use them in design
LO05 Gains the ability to work with other disciplines such as industrial engineering-occupational health and safety.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Developing and deepening knowledge of architectural theory, history and practice, and related arts, technologies, and humanities at an expert level.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the knowledge acquired in architecture, urban design, and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the methods related to research and evaluation in a research process by choosing the one that is suitable for its purpose.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops critical thinking about the nature of knowledge, sources, knowledge production and testing of knowledge within the subject area of architecture. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have sufficient knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Competent in the field of theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Using information with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet the needs,
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpreting the relationship between man and the environment in which he lives, from a structural, functional, technical, or aesthetic point of view, by considering interdisciplinary knowledge. 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Selecting and using appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, present and interpret data, information and findings obtained in the subject area.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Taking responsibility, independently or cohesively in a group, to carry out the theoretical and practical aspects of a study.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To make in-depth research on a subject area or a problem determined by considering the benefit of society, within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics, or to announce the results in various environments by using appropriate methods, by using appropriate methods.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Selecting, evaluating, recording and producing information experimentally by obtaining the relevant information individually in architectural processes. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowing the concepts and terminology specific to the field, participating in meetings and congresses, making presentations, using appropriate communication tools, and expressing their thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes by developing strategies, policies and implementation plans by considering innovative ethical, environmental and social values in matters related to the field of architecture.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets the current developments specific to the field by using domestic and foreign language knowledge and following international publications.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interpreting knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction, using the knowledge associated with architectural discipline, problem-solving, and/or application skills, in interdisciplinary studies.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition, purpose and importance of ergonomics source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Determining the relationship between architecture and ergonomics source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 The place of ergonomics and spatial comfort in the architectural design process source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Determination of the dimensional characteristics of the space and ergonomics source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Visual comfort, visual features of the space and ergonomics source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Auditory comfort, physiological and psychological functionality of the auditory features of the physical environment source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Thermal comfort, physiological and psychological functionality of the thermal properties of the physical environment source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid Term Exam source reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Possibilities of using ergonomics techniques in architecture source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Architectural planning phases and ergonomics source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Architecture-ergonomics-sustainability relationship source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Design relationship with physical and psycho-social user requirements source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Performance Measurement techniques source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Anatomical and physiological index techniques source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Objective and subjective assessment techniques source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Evaluation of ergonomic factors and case studies in architectural design source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
17 Tearm Exam source reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS