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Master's of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design with Thesis

IAED541

TRANSFORMATION OF SPACE

Course Code
IAED541
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain sufficient basic knowledge about flexible and changeable indoor systems.
  2. Learns the structural and non-structural flexibility approaches in the interior systematics and the system solutions to be evaluated at the design/project stage.
  3. Develops the theoretical knowledge and practical intellectual skills in flexible and changeable system approaches to interior furnitures.
  4. Conducts literature studies for the evaluation of spatial data with flexible systems with user needs
  5. Understands the responsibility of the interior architect in designing for flexible and changeable system approaches in the interiors
  6. Comprehends the criteria for modular system approaches in interiors
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to gain the ability to research, develop and analyze modular systems with indoor transformation and flexibility approaches to carry out studies that contribute to the field. System approaches include all research studies on structural and non-structural interior elements. Conducting necessary research and preparing presentations are among the course requirements. Research articles should include basic information as well as self-assessments developed based on literature research.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course and explanation of the method, Definition of Flexibility and Approaches
2nd Week Standardization, Proportional Module and Methods. Structural Standardization (Building Components)
3rd Week Modular -Modular Coordination. Flexibility in Design/Flexibility in Construction
4th Week Flexibility and Changeability in movable and build-in furniture
5th Week Flexible and Changeable Approaches Today
6th Week Flexible and Changeable Approaches Today
7th Week Mid-Term/ Article pre-research submission
8th Week Research article review
9th Week Research article review
10th Week Article -Presentation 1 - article review
11th Week Article -Presentation 2 - article review
12th Week Article- Presentation 3 - article review
13th Week Article -Presentation 4 - article review
14th Week Article -Presentation 5 - article review
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingConran, T. , 2001. Small Spaces Inspiring Ideas and Creative Solutions, Clarkson Potter Publishers, New York
Oxman, R.M. , 1975. Flexibility As a Planning Strategy, I.T.C.C., Jan
Schwartz-Clauss M., Vagesack A. V. (2002). Living in Motion: Design and Architecture for Flexible Dwelling, Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein.
4. Altaş, N. E., Özsoy, A. (1998). Spatial Adaptability and Flexibility as Parametres of User Satisfaction for Quality Housing, Building and Environment, Vol. 33, No: 5, s. 315-323, Great Britain
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 10
Presentation of Article 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 8 4 32
Research 7 4 28
Article Presentation 7 3 21
Article 14 3 42
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 4 56
Total Work Load303
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X