FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Department of Architecture| Course Name |
Sustainability in Architecture
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ARCH 380
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Fall/Spring
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2
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2
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkCase StudyCritical feedbackLecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The purpose of the course is to introduce students to aspects of sustainability in the context of built environment, and to review the principles and developments of Building Biology and Ecology. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The course explores a number of issues related to design and construction of environment-conscious buildings and their urban context. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | General information about the course and sustainability | |
| 2 | Sustainable Building - Neighborhood Assessment Tools | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 3 | Sustainable Building - Neighborhood Assessment Tools | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 4 | Sustainable /Environmentally Friendly Building Materials (LCA) | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 5 | Sustainable /Environmentally Friendly Building Materials (LCA) | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 6 | Integrated Building Design Approach (IBDA) | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 7 | Integrated Building Design Approach (IBDA) | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 8 | Key issues - Energy Efficient Buildings | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 9 | MIDTERMS WEEK | MIDTERM |
| 10 | Key issues - Ventilation | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 11 | Key issues -Alternative materials for building construction- Key issues - Circularity | Two students will present their research at the beginning of the course from 14:00 to 14:45. |
| 12 | Presentation of students | Final presentations will take place with 7 students each week, with 2–3 students presenting per hour. |
| 13 | Presentation of Students | Final presentations will take place with 7 students each week, with 2–3 students presenting per hour. |
| 14 | Presentation of Students – Final Exam | Final presentations will take place with 7 students each week, with 2–3 students presenting per hour. |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
10
|
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
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20
|
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
15
|
| Presentation / Jury |
2
|
25
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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15
|
| Final Exam |
1
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15
|
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
7
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85
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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15
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
1
|
16
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
2
|
4
|
8
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
10
|
10
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| Presentation / Jury |
2
|
10
|
20
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
|
10
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10
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| Final Exam |
1
|
10
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10
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| Total |
122
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
To be able to offer a professional level of architectural services. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 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. |
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-
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-
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X
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-
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| 3 |
To be able to understand methods to collaborate and coordinate with other disciplines in providing project delivery services.
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-
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-
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-
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-
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X
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| 4 |
To be able to understand, interpret, and evaluate methods, concepts, and theories in architecture emerging from both research and practice. |
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-
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X
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-
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-
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| 5 |
To be able to develop environmentally and socially responsible architectural strategies at multiple scales. |
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-
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X
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-
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| 6 |
To be able to develop a critical understanding of historical traditions, global culture and diversity in the production of the built environment. |
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-
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| 7 |
To be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in construction materials, products, components, and assemblies based on their performance within building systems. |
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-
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X
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-
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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X
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| 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) |
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| 12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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-
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| 13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
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X
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