MIM438 Design Methods in Architecture

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code MIM438
Name Design Methods in Architecture
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA YEĞİN


Course Goal

This course aims to give theoretical and conceptual knowledge on theories and methods, design and architectural designing features, its development.

Course Content

Basic concepts and theories, designing and architectural design features, development of design and methodology, design approaches, theories and methods, evaluation of theories and methods of design, methods to design process, design structure and strategies / exam, analytical approaches to architectural design, , forms of participation to design, evaluation as a decisive solution to the test and evaluation of design proposition, testing and evaluation in determining the solution.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Burry, M., 1997, Architectural Design Based On Paramaetric Variation And Associative Geometri, ECAADE Conference Proceedings, 1997, Vienna. Stiny, G. 1980. Introduction to shape and shape grammars. Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 7, 343–351. Casakin, H. 1998. Diagrams, sketches, and the use of analogy in design: Experts and novices. In Proc. 2nd Int. Conf. Thinking with Diagrams’ 98, pp. 79–85. The University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales.

Notes

Schon, D. 1988. Designing: Rules, types, and worlds. Design Studies 9(3), 181–191.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Obtains, evaluates, registers and practices information about the architectural process
LO02 Gains the ability to explain and evaluate relationships between human, function, form and the concepts used in architecture
LO03 Produces a work of art that displays intellectual and ethical skills on creative and mastership level on his/her own, interprets his/her own comments and synthesis critically.
LO04 Interprets and defines the architectural design stages and basic elements in comprehending and creating the space.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses digital technologies and three-dimensional models in architectural technical drawings and presentations in order to express the design idea with appropriate methods.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the basic principles of how building elements, building components and building materials joins with another in design based on their properties.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic principles of service systems consisting of vertical and horizontal circulation elements, installation, infrastructure, communication, security and fire systems.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Independently carries out a study in the field of architecture for which plan, technical specifications and project individually prepared.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses architectural design principles regarding information about elements such as environment, people and culture in the relationship between function and form in design, at the level of building, interior, immediate surroundings and urban design. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the application project phase (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, separators, regulations etc.).
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Creates solutions based on the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, insulation, air conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the knowledge of the development of contemporary structural systems and load-bearing system applications in the selection of the structure system based on the principles of behavior of the structure against vertical and lateral loads.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses sustainability principles in architectural design to protect artificial resources, including naturally and culturally important buildings and areas, and to create healthy buildings and settlements. 3
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the design knowledge that produced based on data tools, sample applications, data collection methods, evaluations, definitions and comparisons in the field of architecture.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares documentation and restoration projects of historical buildings and monuments with the necessary techniques, in accordance with the characteristics of the historical environment.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik In the building production process; issuing the building quantity, estimating the building cost and controlling the cost of the building by associating it with the work schedule, preparing documents that can protect the interests of the parties during professional studies-applications (Tender, contract, etc.).
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses relevant databases to access information by determining learning needs in the context of professional, cultural and artistic development with the motivation of lifelong learning. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses design knowledge for sustainability purposes based on social awareness regarding architecture.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Understanding ethical values ​​in architecture, designing for the benefit of society, respecting history and culture, knowing its professional and human responsibilities towards nature.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Synthesize the data by taking into account the effects of human, social and environmental conditions in architectural design and planning processes. 4
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic concepts and theories Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Designing and architectural design features Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Development of design and methodology Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Design approaches, theories and methods Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Design evaluation of theories and methods Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Design theories and methods Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 The process of designing approaches and methods Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Source reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Design structure and strategies Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Architectural design and analytical approaches Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Forms of participation in design Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Design evaluations in proposal, test and solution determiners Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Design evaluations in proposal, test and solution determiners 1 Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Examining and queries with various examples Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Repeating the topics and general evaluation Repeating the source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams source reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams 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 2 28
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 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS