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| 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.
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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 | ||