Information Package

Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM454

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS

Course Code
MİM454
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
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. Understands the general characteristics of building technologies and materials and develops his/her evaluations on architectural developments.
  2. To be able to associate advanced building technologies with contemporary design approaches and compare different applications.
  3. Analyzes the innovations and technologies used in building construction in terms of their formal and conceptual features.
  4. Analyzing and solving material selection methods and factors affecting the selection.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of the course, it is aimed to analyze the properties of advanced building technologies and materials, their effects on design and system principles.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General information about the course content, course objectives and methodology. Distribution of research assignments and determination of groups
2nd Week Development processes of building technologies and materials, design criteria, parameters affecting building system selection and innovative systems used.
3rd Week Examination of design, structure, materials and systems through examples of sustainable and smart buildings.
4th Week Homework / Student Presentations
5th Week Student Presentations
6th Week Examination of design, structure, materials and systems through examples of innovative architecture
7th Week Midterm Exam / Student Presentations
8th Week Student Presentations
9th Week Opportunities that advanced building technologies can provide in disasters
10th Week Artificial Intelligence and Architecture
11th Week Virtual Architecture
12th Week Technology and materials
13th Week Overview of innovative architectural examples
14th Week Overview of developments in structural elements
15th Week Review, general evaluation, discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingEngel, H. (2000). Strüktür Sistemleri, İstanbul:Tasarım Yayın Grubu.
Underwood, J. R., Chiuini, M. (2007). Structural Design: A Practical Guide for Architects. 2nd Ed., Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Erten, E. (2022). Mimarlıkta Çağdaş Taşıyıcı Sistemler. İstanbul: Birsen Yayınevi.
Williams, T. I. (2000). A History Of Invention. New York: Checkmark Books.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 15
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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