Information Package

Master's of Architecture with Thesis

MİM520

TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE

Course Code
MİM520
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. Comprehend the basic research fields concerning the relation between technology and architecture
  2. Evaluates the transformative impact of technological developments on building production processes and discusses these effects in an architectural context with a critical perspective
  3. Discuss the knowledge about the necessity of innovative approaches as technology in the context of problem solving and application skills.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide a setting for questioning and creative thinking on the role of technology on architectural theory and practice. Through research and ideation keywords like rapidity, ephemerality and sustainability the outline of the course is developed to encourage the students for coming up with original and foresighted ideas on architectural praxis.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction and introduction
2nd Week Effects of technology on daily life and architecture
3rd Week Technology and materials
4th Week Assignment 1 - Student presentations
5th Week Innovations in the Design Process and Architectural Practice
6th Week Research Studies - Current Debates
7th Week Assignment 2
8th Week Construction technologies
9th Week Assignment 3
10th Week Architecture of the future / Innovative approaches
11th Week Midterm Exam - Student presentations
12th Week Research Studies - Current Debates
13th Week Assignment 4
14th Week Student presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingSilver Pete, McLean Will, Introduction To Architectural Technology, 2008.
Emmit Stephen, Architectural Technology, 2002.
Kronenburg Robert, Spirit Of The Machine, Technology As An Inspritation In Architectural Design, 2001.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 4 40
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
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 6 4 24
Preparation for Final exam 2 25 50
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 4 40 160
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 4 1 4
Research 4 5 20
Article Presentation 1 3 3
Case Study Presentation
Total Work Load303
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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