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Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM350

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Course Code
MİM350
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analyze and criticize existing built environment and space designs within the framework of seven basic universal design principles.
  2. Develop inclusive and flexible building and space design solutions that can be used by the largest possible number of users, with various individual, physical, cultural and social differences.
  3. Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions for new architectural design projects within the framework of universal design principles.
  4. Develop critical thinking that foresees the needs that may arise as a result of climatic, cultural and economic changes and developments over time and reflects these predictions to design solutions.
  5. Determine and follows national and standards, policies and regulations that are related to sustainable universal design approach.
  6. Demonstrate ability in collaborative thinking, working and design.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course will introduce Universal Design approach, which is an important approach for sustainable development, emerging from the concepts of accessible, flexible, adaptable and inclusive design,. In the course, the history and development process of universal design, seven basic universal design principles and its contribution to the structural environment in terms of ecological, economic and social sustainability will be discussed. In addition to these discussions, students are expected to produce universal design solutions by thinking, discussing and analyzing existing public spaces and housing designs and new architectural design problems in individual and group studies throughout the semester.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and course description
2nd Week User characteristics and diversity in design
3rd Week Universal Design principles and their relationship with Sustainability
4th Week The concepts of accessibility, adaptability and usability
5th Week National and international standards, directives and regulations regarding, Universal Design / accessibility
6th Week MIDTERM EXAM
7th Week Identification of groups and topics for the group project
8th Week Discussions on the Universal Design Project
9th Week Universal Design Project - Group Work Presentation 1 and Jury
10th Week Discussions on the Universal Design Project
11th Week Discussions on the Universal Design Project
12th Week Universal Design Project - Group Work Presentation 2 and Jury
13th Week Discussions on the Universal Design Project
14th Week Universal Design Project - Group Work Final Presentation and Jury
15th Week Reviews and discussions on the course topics and UD examples
Recommended or Required ReadingEnvironment, information and consumer behavior / edited by Signe Krarup, Clifford S. Russell. Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar, c2005.
Universal design handbook / Wolfgang F.E. Preiser, Elaine Ostroff eds.New York : McGraw-Hill Pub, 2011.
Universal design: creating inclusive environments / Edward Steinfeld, Jordana Maisel and Danise Levine. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., apr.2012.
Universal design: principles and models / Roberta Null. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2014.
Universal principles of design: 125 ways to enhance usability, influence perception, increase appeal, make better design decisions, and teach through design / Jill Butler, Kritina Holden, William Lidwell. Rockport Publishers, 2010.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 4 20
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 9 2 18
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 14 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 10 3 30
Mid-Pre Jury (including preparation)
Final Jury (including preparation)
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No

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