COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ENERGY, CONSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SMART BUILDINGS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MIM 3755 ENERGY, CONSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SMART BUILDINGS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3

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 introduce the smart building concept in architecture and to further the integration of smart building technologies into architectural design methodologies and theory within the understanding of this concept.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To recognise the concept of smart building.
2   To identify various types of smart building technologies.
3   To discuss the relationship between smart buildings and architectural design.
4   To discuss the theory of smart buildings.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the course, aims and methods Assignment will be given
2 Main concepts and historical framework on being smart in architecture Assignment calender will be finalized Research on the nex week's topic
3 Themed student presentations and discussion 3. Smart houses Research on the nex week's topic
4 Themed student presentations and discussion 4. Smart offices Research on the nex week's topic
5 Themed student presentations and discussion 5. Smart hospitals Research on the nex week's topic
6 Themed student presentations and discussion 6. Smart hotels
7 MID-TERM EXAM Research on the nex week's topic
8 Themed student presentations and discussion 8. Smart in management (Sensors, Calculations, Interface, Management protocols etc.) Research on the nex week's topic
9 Themed student presentations and discussion 9. Smart in lighting (Natural lighting, Artificial lighting etc.) Research on the nex week's topic
10 Themed student presentations and discussion 10. Smart in heating and cooling (Thermal comfort, Passive design, Active design etc.) Research on the nex week's topic
11 Themed student presentations and discussion 11. Smart in ventilation (Natural ventilation, Artificial ventilation etc) Research on the nex week's topic
12 Themed student presentations and discussion 12. Smart in design (Structural system, Spaces, Intelligent designs, Materials etc.) Submission of presentations and reports
13 Themed student presentations and discussion 13. Theory on smart builsings
14 Themed student presentations and discussion 14. Designing smart buildings of the future

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Sources:
Tokuç, A., Köktürk, G., 2015, Geleceğin Akıllı Evleri: Avrupa Güneş Dekatlonu 2014 Örneği, III. Yapı Elektronik Sistemleri Sempozyumu Bildiriler Kitabı, 15-19.

Supplementary Books:
Günaydın, H.M., Zağpus, S., 2003, Türkiye de Bina Otomasyon Sistemlerinin Mimarlar Tarafından Algılanması Akıllı Bina Tasarım Süreci ve Kalitesi, VI. Ulusal Tesisat Mühendisliği Kongresi ve Sergisi Bildiriler Kitabı, 481-491.
Tokuç, A., Yıldızber, Z.E., 2009, Enerji Etkin Konut Tasarımında Tesisat Bileşenleri ile Birlikte Kullanılabilecek Yapı Elemanlarının Araştırılması, DEÜ Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 11 (32), 31-42.
Bulgurcu, H., 2005, Iklimlendirme ve Soğutma Sistemlerinde Otomatik Kontrol, doğa yayıncılık, 312.
Uzunali, A., 2003, Akıllı Evler Düşünceli midir , Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Yayınlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi, 124.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, discussion, individual assignments, presentations and such student-centered methods.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FINS FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + FINS * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Each week, students will prepare presentations in line with readings and research, and the course will proceed through the discussion of these presentation topics. Each week's presentations will focus on a specific theme. The number and duration of presentations will be determined by the number of students taking the course. The presentations will be delivered with a visual and a written report in which the discussions in the class are conveyed in the week after the presentations are over. This assignment will constitute 30% of the grade with 10% from the presentation, 10% from the report on the topic and 10% from contribution to class discussion.

Assessment Criteria

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

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Students are expected to attend the class fully prepared to discuss the subjects and other related material.
2. Late submissions will be subject to a different evaluation.
3. All kinds of plagiarism will result in a disciplinary action.
4. 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

Office Hours

Monday 14:50-16:30.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 2 2 4
Student Presentations 11 2 22
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 7 1 7
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
Project Assignment 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.135
LO.255
LO.3434
LO.444