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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (PhD) | |
| Code | PM575 |
| Name | Design with Climate in Landscape Architecture |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FARUK ALTUNKASA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with the principles of climate-responsive design in landscape architecture, to develop their ability to conduct microclimatic analysis, and to enable them to produce sustainable and climate-sensitive design solutions. By the end of the course, students are expected to evaluate design strategies aimed at improving outdoor thermal comfort using scientific methods
Course Content
This course addresses climate-responsive design approaches in landscape architecture within a theoretical and analytical framework. It covers key topics such as thermal comfort, microclimate analysis, urban heat island effect, solar design, wind orientation, and the influence of topography and surface characteristics on climate. In addition, passive design strategies, green infrastructure applications, green building systems, green roofs and façades, as well as climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies are examined. The course also introduces microclimate modeling approaches and discusses data-driven decision-making processes in landscape design.
Course Precondition
There are no mandatory prerequisites.
Resources
Design with Climate – Victor Olgyay Urban Microclimate: Designing the Spaces Between Buildings Outdoor Thermal Comfort The Green Building Revolution
Notes
ENVI-met user manuals and application examples ArcGIS and remote sensing datasets Recent SCI-indexed articles in Urban Climatology IPCC reports and urban climate change literature Documentation of green building certification systems such as LEED and BREEAM
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the theoretical foundations and key concepts of climate-responsive design at an advanced level. |
| LO02 | Analyzes and interprets outdoor thermal comfort parameters (e.g., PET, MRT). |
| LO03 | Evaluates the effects of microclimatic factors (solar radiation, wind, surface properties, etc.) on spa |
| LO04 | Integrates passive design principles into landscape and urban design processes. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains his/her knowledge at an expert level in the same or a different field, based on Master's level qualifications. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the knowledge of the principles, processes and tools of Landscape Architecture together with solutions in the professional field. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acquires the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and the self-confidence to take responsibility and performs individual or multi-disciplinary work. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Collects data related to the field, analyzes and interprets the results. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she follows the developments in science and technology and renews himself/herself on issues related to his/her field. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she conveys his/her studies produced in the graduate program in written, oral and/or visual formats in national and international platforms. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she independently carries out a study that requires expertise in his/her field. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Analyzes the information analyzed during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field by considering social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It uses the knowledge and competence to reflect the philosophy, elements, principles and tools of landscape planning and design into the detailed landscape planning and design process. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops positive attitudes and behaviors regarding lifelong learning in the field of Landscape Architecture and adopts the universal conditions required by the profession. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses advanced computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Presents plans and design proposals that are sensitive to society, area and nature for different landscape types. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his/her field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains and applies the ability to identify, define, formulate and solve problems with related to the field. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with scientific and ethical values in all its work. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to solar design and thermal comfort | Reading basic concepts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Thermal comfort and its components (PET, MRT) | Review of related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Microclimate and urban climate | Urban climatology reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Urban heat island effect and analysis methods | SCI article review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Solar exposure, shading and radiation | Solar diagram analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Wind flow and ventilation design | Wind analysis examples | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Topography, aspect and surface properties | Case study review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Passive design strategies | Book chapter reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions | NBS articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 11 | Green building systems | Certification documents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Green roofs and façades | Case studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | microclimate modeling | Software introduction | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Scenario development and analysis | Data preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Project presentations and evaluation | Presentation preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||