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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| ARCHITECTURE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MM0042 |
| Name | Architectural Research Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NUR YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NUR YILMAZ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To have knowledge about scientific research methods discussed in the field of architecture, to gain basic skills such as designing a research design in an architectural research, selecting a method suitable for the research question and applying the sub-techniques of the method.
Course Content
The course includes; Research Methodology in Architecture, The Method of Logical Argumentation, The Method Based on Historical–Interpretative or Interpretative Research, Experimental Research The Method of Quantitative and Statistical Research, Modeling and Simulative Research , Qualitative Research, A Special Variation of Qualitative Research in Architecture (POE), Case Studies, Action Research Method: Interventional Research, Heuristic and Forecasting Methods.M Mixed Methods and the the sub-techniques of these methods.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Niezabitowska, E.D. (2018). Research Methods and Techniques in Architecture (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315165592 Aksamija, A., (2016). Integrating Innovation in Architecture: Design, Methods and Technology for Progressive Practice and Research, Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons. Aksamija, A. (2021). Research Methods for the Architectural Profession (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003002932 Babbie, E. (2009) The Practice of Social Research. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. SANOFF, H., 2000. Community Participation Methods In Design And Planning. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ABD, 304 s. Baird, G. , Gray, J. , Issacs, N. , Kernohan, D. , and McIndore, G. (1996) Building Evaluation Techniques.New York: McGraw-Hill. Baker, G. (1996) Design Strategies in Architecture: An Approach to the Analysis of Form. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Kernohan , and G. McIndore (Eds.), Building Evaluation Techniques. New York: McGraw-Hill, pp. 53–58. Groat, L. and Wang, D. (2002) Architectural Research Methods. New York: John Wiley & Sons. Jones, J.C. (1992) Design Methods. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Lang, J. (1987) Creating Architectural Theory: The Role of the Behavioral Sciences in Environmental Design. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Lawson, B. (1997) How Designers Think: The Design Process Demystified. Oxford: Architectural Press. Miles, B. and Huberman, M. (1994) Qualitative Data Analysis. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Mo, L. (2001) Philosophy of Science for Architects. Trondheim: NTNU. Nasar, J.L. , Preiser, W.F.E. , and Fisher, T. (2007) Designing for Designers: Lessons Learned from Schools of Architecture. New York: Fairchild Publications. Walliman, N. (2006) Social Research Methods. London: Sage. Walliman, N. (2011) Research Methods: The Basics. New York: Routledge. Zeisel, J. (2006) Inquiry by Design: Environment/Behavior/Neuroscience in Architecture, Interiors,Landscape and Planning (revised ed.). New York and London: W.W. Norton & Company.
Notes
Bishop, P. , Hines, A. , and Collins, T. (2007) The Current State of Scenario Development: An Overview of Techniques. Foresight, 9(1): 5–25. Bayazit, N., (2004). “Investigating Design: A Review of Forty Years of Design Research”, Design Issues, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 16–29
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Chooses/applies the appropriate research method for the objectives of the study. |
| LO02 | Explains the research techniques that support decision-making processes in architecture. |
| LO03 | Interprets the relationship between science, architectural practice and theory. |
| LO04 | Compares the differences between various research techniques. |
| LO05 | Discusses the differences between research methods. |
| LO06 | Conducts interdisciplinary research in architecture and other disciplines by integrating different research methodologies. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Deepens and develops its knowledge about architectural theory, history and practice and other related arts, technologies and human sciences at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the knowledge she has acquired on architecture, urban design and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | In a research process, he/she selects and uses the methods related to research and evaluation that are suitable for his/her purpose. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops critical thinking about the nature of information, its sources, production of information and problems related to testing of information within the field of architecture. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement at an expert level. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets the relationship between humans and the environment they live in from a structural, functional, technical or aesthetic perspective, using interdisciplinary knowledge. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Competent in theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Uses knowledge with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet needs. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects and uses appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, interpret and present data, information and findings obtained in the subject area. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility and carries out a study in its theoretical and practical aspects independently or in harmony within a group. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In order to conduct in-depth research or produce solutions within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics on a selected subject area or a determined problem for the benefit of society, it uses appropriate methods to access data, interprets the results and announces them in various media. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Produces information experimentally by individually acquiring relevant information in architectural processes, selecting, evaluating, recording and various applications. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Expresses his/her thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules by knowing field-specific concepts and terminology, attending meetings and congresses, making presentations and using appropriate communication tools. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans in matters related to the field of architecture, taking into account innovative ethical, environmental and social values, and evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets current developments in the field at home and abroad by following publications using her foreign language knowledge. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction by using knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills related to the discipline of architecture in interdisciplinary studies. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Relation Between Science, Theory of Architecture, and Practice | No need to be prepared | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | The Comparison of Research Methods, Techniques, and Tools-Scientific Research in Architecture and Research Process Designing | Readings about the topic of the course Walliman, N. (2011) Research Methods: The Basics. New York: Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | Research Methods Applied in Architecture | Readings about the topic of the course Groat, L. and Wang, D. (2002) Architectural Research Methods. New York: John Wiley & Sons. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | The Method of Logical Argumentation: An Analysis and Logical Construction, The Method Based on Historical–Interpretative or Interpretative Research | Readings about the topic of the course Groat, L. and Wang, D. (2002) Architectural Research Methods. New York: John Wiley & Sons. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Experimental Research, The Method of Quantitative and Statistical Research, Modeling and Simulative Research | Readings about the topic of the course Baird, G. , Gray, J. , Issacs, N. , Kernohan, D. , and McIndore, G. (1996) Building Evaluation Techniques.New York: McGraw-Hill. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Action Research Method: Interventional Research | Readings about the topic of the course Aksamija, A. (2021). Research Methods for the Architectural Profession (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Heuristic and Forecasting Method, Mixed Methods | Readings about the topic of the course Aksamija, A. (2021). Research Methods for the Architectural Profession (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Research Techniques Applied in Architectural Scientific Research-1 | Readings about the topic of the course Aksamija, A. (2021). Research Methods for the Architectural Profession (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Research Techniques Applied in Architectural Scientific Research-2 | Readings about the topic of the course Aksamija, A. (2021). Research Methods for the Architectural Profession (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Research Techniques That Support Decision-Making Processes in Design and Strategic Development-1 | Readings about the topic of the course Groat, L. and Wang, D. (2002) Architectural Research Methods. New York: John Wiley & Sons. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Research Techniques That Support Decision-Making Processes in Design and Strategic Development-2 | Readings about the topic of the course Niezabitowska, E.D. (2018). Research Methods and Techniques in Architecture (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Research Techniques That Support Decision-Making Processes in Design and Strategic Development-3 | Readings about the topic of the course Niezabitowska, E.D. (2018). Research Methods and Techniques in Architecture (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Evaluation: Discussing New Research Areas in Architecture | Readings about the topic of the course Niezabitowska, E.D. (2018). Research Methods and Techniques in Architecture (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Evaluation: New Research Areas in Architecture | Readings about the topic of the course Niezabitowska, E.D. (2018). Research Methods and Techniques in Architecture (1st ed.). Routledge. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review of previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review of previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: 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) | 12 | 6 | 72 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 7 | 5 | 35 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 153 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,12 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||