COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR AYÇA TOKUÇ

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

This course aims to provide an introduction to the sustainability and resilience debate in architecture -within the context of climate change- by furthering the theoretical and practical understanding of zero carbon settlement design and material usage.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Sources:
Smith, A.D., Hill, G., 2011, Toward Zero Carbon: The Chicago Central Area Decarbonization Plan, Images Publishing, 272.
Yeang, K., 2012, Ekotasarım-Ekolojik Tasarım Rehberi, Yapı Endüstri Merkezi Yayınları, 472.

Supplementary Books:
La Roche, P.M., 2011, Carbon-Neutral Architectural Design, CRC Press, 344.
Ljubomir J., 2012, Designing Zero Carbon Buildings: Using Dynamic Simulation Methods, Routledge, 336.
Cook, M.G., 2011, The Zero-Carbon House, Crowood Press, 160.
Magdy, A., 2010, Zero Carbon Architecture, Lambert Academic Publishing, 88.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Reading materials (articles, book chapters, reports) and visual materials (videos, documentaries, infographics, sample projects) related to the topics determined for each week are given to students in advance. Students prepare for the lesson by examining these materials and conducting research.

How the lesson works:
Reading and Research: Students examine the reading materials given each week and conduct additional research on the topics.
Visualization and Presentation: Students prepare the topics they read and research by visualizing them (infographics, posters, 3D models, animations, etc.) for presentation.
Discussion and Sharing: During the lesson, students present the visual materials they have prepared and participate in discussions on the topics. The teacher directs the students' presentations and discussions, provides additional information, and answers questions.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Mid-term Exam %30 (LO1, LO2, LO3)
Assignment/Presentation %30 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)
Final Exam %40 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)

Assignments and presentations will be evaluated according to presentations on the topic. The criteria for evaluation are the level of understanding of the topic, the way of handling the topic, quality of the presentation, presentation format and response to questions.
Participation depends on attendance to the class activities, the quality of responses during the course, and the contribution to a positive learning environment. In this context, there can be quiz applications.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Students are expected to attend a minimum of 70% of the class.
2. Students are expected to attend the class fully prepared to discuss the subjects and other related material.
3. Late submissions will be subject to a different evaluation.
4. All kinds of plagiarism will result in a disciplinary action.
5. Instructor might do quiz or exercises in the term. Their marks will be considered in the assignment and participation notes.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ayca.tokuc@deu.edu.tr; 0232-301 8497

Office Hours

Tuesday 9:20-10:20

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes