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Master's of Architecture with Thesis

MİM529

UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMET

Course Code
MİM529
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. A professional understanding of relationship between human and environment within the context of sustainable design and universal design.
  2. A critical thinking for the responsibly in creating inclusive and flexible built environments that can be used by all current and future users to the greatest extent possible.
  3. A critical thinking for analysing and producing sustainable design solutions for the new design problems and existing designs within the context of universal design.
  4. A critical thinking approach for designing for users with various personal, physical, cultural and social characteristics.
  5. A familiarity with codes and standards relevant to universal design approach for sustainable development.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to explore the Universal Design (UD) concept as a significant approach in the design of a sustainable built environment. It will introduce the history of UD that emerged from accessible, flexible, adaptable and inclusive design concepts and discuss how it contributes to sustainable environment. Within this context, the complementary approaches in UD and sustainable development principles will be explored with analysis and discussions on design examples from the built environment. Relevant national and international codes and standards will be reviewed to raise discussions about development of sustainable and universally accessible and safe built environments. Throughout the semester, the students will collaborate, work and make discussions on various topics and design problems to find solutions that satisfy sustainable universal design approach.
Course Contents
Recommended or Required ReadingLidwell, William (2003) Universal principles of design. Gloucester, Massachusetts : Rockort Publishers, Inc.
Steinfeld, Edward (2012) Universal design creating inclusive environments. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons.
Herwig, Oliver (2008) Universal design solutions for a barrier-free living. Basel; Boston : Birkhauser.
Martin, Bella (2012) Universal methods of design 100 ways to research complex problems, develop innovative ideas, and design effective solutions. Beverly, Mass. : Rockport
Publishers.
Proctor, Rebecca (2015) The sustainable design book. Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest
Bergman, David (2012) Sustainable design a critical guide. New York: Princeton Architectural Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 5 20
Presentation of Article 1 30
Total(%) 80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 20
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
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 4 15 60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 5 20 100
Presentation (including preperation)
Take-home
Field Research
Term Project Research 4 20 80
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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