ARCH 420 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Architecture

Course Name

Digital Based Design

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ARCH 420	Fall/Spring	2	2	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Metin ŞAHİN
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	To investigate and test digital design techniques and software platforms
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Will be able to have confidence in systematically analyse, testing and learning necessary digital software platforms to reach their particular design objectives. Will be able to gather information about computational form finding, rendering and presentation methods. Will experience using "visual" scripting software (E.g. Grasshopper for Rhino or similar) its tools and design methods. Will be able to have a beginner skill level in scripting (e.g. Arduino). Will be able to experience manufacturing techniques linking parametric software to Mass Customisation production. Will be able to examine design theory and social paradigm in relations to Digital Design methods. Will be able to gather information about the link between theories of mathematics, nature and digital design tools.
Course Description	This course trains the students in architectural digital thinking
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	What is Digital Design? Introduction to Rhino-NURBS Design an Bridge
2	Design a Canopy
3	What is parametric Design and Computation? Parametric mathematics Grasshopper basics I
4	Classical math in architecture Golden Section Fibonacci Numbers Grasshopper basics II
5	Grashopper Basics III
6	What is the enviroment? Grasshopper and Enviromental Design with the Plug-Ins
7	Midterm
8	What is interactive Design? Basic electronic circuits Introduction to Arduino
9	Work with sensors and actuators Design the Makroform
10	Present Makroform
11	Finalize Makroform and design Joints/Details
12	Refine Makroform and correct discussed issues and design the interaction
13	Design to Production
14	Make a Model/Prototype of the whole Makroform and the interactive system
15	Semester Review
16	Submission & Presentation

Course Notes/Textbooks

Required reference materials will be given.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Reas, Casey. McWilliams, Chandler. LUST. Form+Code in design, art and architecture. Princeton Architectural Press, 2010. ISBN 978-1-56898-937-2
Burry, Mark. Scripting Cultures. AD, June 2011. ISBN 978-0-470-74641-7
Beesley, Philip. Kinetic Architecture & Geotextile Installations. Riverside Architectural Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-9809856-9-6
Choma, Joseph. Morphing: A Guide to Mathematical Transformations for Architects and Designers. Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London, 2015. ISBN 978-1-78067-413-1
Menges, Achim. Polymorphism. AD ,March 2006. ISBN 978-0-470-01529-2
Peters, Bradly. Kestelier, Xavier. Computations Works: The Building of Algorithmic Thought. AD, March/April 2013. ISBN 978-1-119-95286-2
Payne, Andrew. Interactive Prototyping. http://www.fireflyexperiments.com/resources/
Macy, Christine. Bonnemaison, Sarah. Responsive Textile Environments. Canadian Design Research Network Tuns Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-929112-55-8
Beesley, Philip. Khan, Omar. Responsive Architecture/Performing Instruments. The Architectural League of NY, 2009. ISBN 978-0-9800994-3-0
Menges, Achim. Shiel, Bob. Glynn, Ruairi. Skavara, Marilena. Fabricate. UCL Press, 2017. ISBN 978-1-78735-000-7
Gramazio, Fabio. Kohler, Mathias. Langenberg,Silke. Fabricate. UCL Press, 2014. ISBN 978-1-78735-214-8
Shiel, Bob. Glynn, Ruairi. Skavara, Marilena. Fabricate. UCL Press, 2011. ISBN 978-1-78735-213-1
Peters, Terri. Peters, Brady. Inside Smartgeometry. John Wiley& Sons Ltd, 2013. ISBN 978-1-118-52246-2

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application	1	25
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	20
Presentation / Jury
Project	1	20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	25
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	4	80
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	20
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	22	22
Presentation / Jury			0
Project	1	30	30
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	4	4
Final Exam			0
		Total	120

#	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.	-	-	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to understand methods to collaborate and coordinate with other disciplines in providing project delivery services.	-	-	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to develop a critical understanding of historical traditions, global culture and diversity in the production of the built environment.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in construction materials, products, components, and assemblies based on their performance within building systems.	-	-	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-	-	-