MIM239 Architectural Psychology

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE PR.
Code MIM239
Name Architectural Psychology
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 3. 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
Label VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Arş. Gör. Dr. ÇİĞSEM YAĞMUR YÜKSEL
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

This course enables students to understand the effects of architectural atmospheres on users and learn to consciously create atmosphere in their designs.

Course Content

This course examines the interaction between architecture and psychology, exploring how spatial experience is shaped through senses, atmosphere, user behavior, and psychological effects.

Course Precondition

it is not available.

Resources

Canter, D. (1973). Architectural Psychology, Architectural Press,London Zumthor, P. (2006). Atmospheres: Architectural Environments - Surrounding Objects. Pallasmaa, J. (2005). The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. Lawson, B. (2001). The Language of Space.

Notes

Related publications and websites


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 He/She can explain the architectural and psychological dimensions of the concept of atmosphere.
LO02 He/She can evaluate the spatial needs of different user groups from a psychological perspective.
LO03 He/She can analyze the physical and mental effects of spatial atmosphere.
LO04 He/She can analyze spatial experience data using qualitative analysis tools.
LO05 He/She can develop psychologically sensitive, human-centered design strategies.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the change and development of architectural examples within historical and cultural processes within local, regional and global frameworks.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic principles of service systems consisting of vertical and horizontal circulation elements, installation, infrastructure, communication, security and fire systems.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the knowledge of the development of contemporary carrier systems and carrier system applications in the selection of the structure system based on the principles of behavior of the structure against vertical and lateral loads.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the basic principles of how building elements, building components and building materials come together in design based on their properties.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluates the design knowledge of elements such as environment, people and culture in the function-form relationship in design from a critical and innovative perspective and interprets it at the level of building, interior, immediate surroundings and urban design.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Produces solutions based on the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, insulation, air conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses sustainability principles in architectural design decisions to protect natural and cultural resources and to create healthy buildings and settlements.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses digital technologies and three-dimensional models in architectural technical drawing and presentation in order to express the design idea with appropriate methods.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops an architectural project with a comprehensive program from the sketch stage to the application project stage (structural and environmental systems, security, partition systems, regulations, etc.).
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Produces designs based on data tools, sample applications, data collection methods, evaluations, definitions and comparisons in the field of architecture. 4
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 Independently carries out a study in the field of architecture for which she individually prepares her plan, technical specifications and project.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility individually or as a team member in solving the problems he/she encounters, and manages and plans activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik In the building production process; It prepares documents (tender, contract, etc.) that can protect the interests of the parties while carrying out professional studies and applications regarding the preparation of the building cost along with the building quantity survey, building cost estimate and work schedule.
PLO15 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.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses design data for sustainability purposes based on social awareness regarding architecture. 4
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik She/he is competent in establishing effective written and verbal communication regarding the field of architecture, monitoring and organizing seminars and meetings related to architecture, preparing projects and following foreign publications based on her/his knowledge of foreign languages.
PLO18 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. 3
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Synthesizes the data it collects by taking into account the effects of human, social and environmental conditions in architectural design and planning processes. 3
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Fulfills the role of internship in professional development/the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the intern.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction It is not available Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 The Concept of atmosphere Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Senses and spatial experience Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Mind, Body and Space Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Differences according to user groups Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 The psychological codes of space Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Its impact on user behavior Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Assignment submission Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Spatial atmosphere analysis Research and daily in-class activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
10 Scenario study Research and daily in-class activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması
11 Meaning, memory and place Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Psychological Sustainability in Space Design Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Thematic analysis using qualitative software Research and daily in-class activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma
14 Design Strategies Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Project presentations Research and related reading activities Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Final Exam Preparation for submission Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Final exam Project submission Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


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

Update Time: 05.05.2025 06:14