ARCH 201 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Architecture

Course Name

Architectural Design I

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ARCH 201	Fall	1	8	5	8

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Case Study Critical feedback Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emre GÖNLÜGÜR Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ece KÜRELİ GÜLPINAR
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emre GÖNLÜGÜR Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ece KÜRELİ GÜLPINAR Öğr. Gör. Dr. Gaye BEZİRCİOĞLU Öğr. Gör. Dr. Livanur ERBİL ALTINTAŞ
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Arda ÇOLAKOĞLU

Course Objectives	Throughout this semester, you will embark on a transformative journey to think and design like an architect. This means moving beyond passive acceptance of our environmental conditions and developing a heightened sensitivity to the dynamic relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create environments that not only fulfill physical requirements but also nourish the emotional needs of their occupants.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Will be able to demonstrate an improved level of three-dimensional thinking for the design of buildings of a broadly domestic scale. Will be able to analyse best practice in architecture through the study of precedents. Will be able to apply drawing and model making skills both as design tools and as means of representation. Will be able to have a basic knowledge of industry standard software. Will be able to apply the basic characteristics of building structures (tension, compression, bending, torsion) and understand the relationship between structure and fabric in the creation of a tectonic unity. Will be able to apply time management skills to the various deadlines.
Course Description	In this semester's studio, we will immerse ourselves in the captivating theme of "HABITATION." As architects, our primary task goes beyond mere construction; it involves crafting meaningful and immersive "places" that resonate with the human experience. Habitation, as defined by the dictionary, delves into how humans inhabit and interact with the world around us. It's a crucial concept because it encompasses all our senses and emotions.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to ARCH 201 and P1.
2	P1	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
3	P1	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
4	P1	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
5	P1	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
6	P1
7	Project 1 – Final Review & Exhibition
8	Introduction to Project 2	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
9	MIDTERMS WEEK
10	P2	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
11	P2	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
12	P2	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
13	P2	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
14	P2	Sketch, Model, Plan, Section
15	P2 Submission
16	FINALS WEEK

Course Notes/Textbooks

Required Reading Material:* Ching, F.D.K., Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1996. * Neufert, E., Architects’ Data, Oxford, Blackwell Publishing, 1983.* Tutt, P. and D. Adler, eds., New Metric Handbook, Butterworth Architecture, London and others, 1988.* Ching, F.D.K., Chapter 10: Diagraming, in Design Drawing, John Wiley & Sons Inc, NY, 1998* Criss B Mills, Chapter 1: START: Equipments, Materials and Model Types, in Designing with Models, John Wiley & Sons Inc, NY, 2000* Crower, N. & Laseau, P., Introduction, in Visual Notes for Architects & Designers, John Wiley & Sons Inc, NY, 1984* Crower, N. & Laseau, P., Notebook Entries, in Visual Notes for Architects & Designers, John Wiley & Sons Inc, NY, 1984

Suggested Readings/Materials

Recommended Reference Sources:* Bayram, A., Dictionary of Technical Terms: EnglishTurkish, TurkishEnglish, Fono, Istanbul, 1998.* Ching, F.D.K., Architectural Graphics, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2003.* Ching, F.D.K., A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1995.* Hasol, D., Ansiklopedik Mimarlık Sözlüğü, YEM, 2002.* Öke, A., A Short Thesaurus and Vocabulary of Architectural Terms for Design Studio, Literatur, 2005.* Porter, T., Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms, Spon Press, London, New York, 2006.* Rasmussen, S.E., Experiencing Architecture, Chapman & Hall, London, 1959.

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	25
Project	1	35
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams	1	15
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	5	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	1	16
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	8	128
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	20	20
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	1	26	26
Project	1	34	34
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam	1	16	16
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	240

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to offer a professional level of architectural services.	-	X	-	-	-
2	To be able to take on responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve complex problems in the practice of design and construction.	-	-	X	-	-
3	To be able to understand methods to collaborate and coordinate with other disciplines in providing project delivery services.	X	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to understand, interpret, and evaluate methods, concepts, and theories in architecture emerging from both research and practice.	-	-	X	-	-
5	To be able to develop environmentally and socially responsible architectural strategies at multiple scales.	-	-	X	-	-
6	To be able to develop a critical understanding of historical traditions, global culture and diversity in the production of the built environment.	-	X	-	-	-
7	To be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in construction materials, products, components, and assemblies based on their performance within building systems.	-	-	X	-	-
8	To be able to present architectural ideas and proposals in visual, written, and oral form through using contemporary computer-based information and communication technologies and media.	-	-	X	-	-
9	To be able to demonstrate a critical evaluation of acquired knowledge and skills to diagnose individual educational needs and direct self-education skills for developing solutions to architectural problems and design execution.	-	X	-	-	-
10	To be able to take the initiative for continuous knowledge update and education as well as demonstrate a lifelong learning approach in the field of Architecture.	-	X	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of Architecture and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-