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Architectural Theory and Urban Planning

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
CE3003 Architectural Theory and Urban Planning 2/2/0 DE English 4
Course Goals
Introduction to architecture, with design processes and laws. Scales in architecture. Programmes of different building types and their functions. Physical attributes and environmental factors that effect on architectural design process. Housing spaces: Living rooms, bedrooms. Vertical and horizontal circulation elements. Types of houses. Types of buildings. Urban planning strategies, theories and terminologies.
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Instructor(s) Assist. Prof. Dr. S
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Schedule The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s) The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques

Course topics will be covered within the scope of article and supported with the help of slides. Two homeworks will ve given. First one is “drawing a plan and sections of the rooms in their house”. Second one is “research work about a city or a urban area”.

 

Principle Sources

- Enes Faik Arcan-Fikret Evci (1999). Mimari Tasarıma Yaklaşım. Tasarım Yayın Grubu, 975-8051-10-5.

- Ernst Neufert (2000). Yapı Tasarım Bilgisi. Beta Yayıncılık, 9754869356.

- Francis D. K. Ching (2004). İç Mekan Tasarımı. Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayıncılık, 975-8599- 37-2.

- Francis D. K. Ching (2006). Bina Yapım Rehberi. Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayıncılık, 975-5899-72-0.

- Etchells F. (1987). The City of Tomorrow and its Planning by Le Corbusler. The Architectural Press, London.

- Tarihten Günümüze Anadolu’da Konut ve Yerleşme (1996). Tarih Vakfı Yayınları.

- Kamusal Alan. Editör Meral Özbek (2005). Hil Yayınevi, ISBN: 9789757638247.

- Lee J.H. (2009). Celebrating the City Urban Facilities. C3 Publishing, YEM.

- Lee J.H. (2008). Urban Facilities. C3 Publishing, YEM.

- Lee J.H. (2008). Architecture for Public. C3 Publishing, YEM.

- Lee J.H. (2008). Commercial Space. C3 Publishing, YEM.

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Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to the course: Importance of interdisciplinary ventures in business life Presentation and Discussion
2. Week Architectural Theory-1:Evaluation in architecture. Importance of function and human dimensions. Anthropometric dimensions and basic human requirements Presentation and Discussion
3. Week Architectural Theory-2: Relations of equipments-function-dimensions. Effects of environmental factors and physical attributes in design process HW-1: Drawing your house (livingroom) plan and section(s) with its all equipments in 1/50 scale
4. Week Architectural Theory-3: Architectural design process. Dimensions of spaces and structural elements Presentation and Discussion
5. Week Architectural Theory-4: Examination of horizontal and vertical elements (stairs, ramps, elevators, escalators, halls and entrance halls, corridors, etc.) in a structure Presentation and Discussion
6. Week Architectural Theory-5: Scale in architectural design, surveying and terminologies Presentation and Discussion
7. Week Urban Design-1: History of urban development Presentation and Discussion
8. Week Midterm Exam Examination – Submission of HW-1
9. Week Urban Design-2: Urban development and planning theories: Planning strategies, zoning, satellite city HW-2: Researching an urban design example in the world
10. Week Urban Design-3: Urban components: Squares, streets, roads, transportation centers and building groups Presentation and Discussion
11. Week Urban Design-4: Urban components: Cul de sacs, courtyards, urban gardens, parking areas Presentation and Discussion
12. Week Urban Design-5: Urban components: Coastwise usage, shopping centers, housing Presentation and Discussion
13. Week Urban Design-6: Urban components: Urban transformation and revitalization Presentation and Discussion
14. Week Final evaluation of the lecture, discussion Submission of HW-2
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations 2 30
Final Exam 1 40


Program Outcomes
PO-1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1Conceives the importance of function and human dimensions, anthropometric dimensions and basic human requirements and the factors that effect the design process. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2Informed about structure and elements. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-3Conceives the scales in architectural design, surveying and terminologies. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-4Evaluates the history of urban developments. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-5Conceives the basic urban planning theories and strategies and architectural – physical urban componentes. (KNOWLEDGE)
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11