Course Code: 
ARCH 265
Course Type: 
Area Elective
Theory: 
2
Practice: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
To introduce mechanical and electrical systems for buildings in general.
Course Content: 
  • Water, Clean and Dirty Water Systems for Buildings, Boilers, HVAC.
  • Grounding, Fuses, Electrical Switches, Circuit-Breakers, Electrical Motors.
  • Importance of Lighting, Lighting Equipments, Lighting Control
Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Teamwork; 7:Technical excursion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D:Quiz, E:Internship

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Mechanical, electrical and lighting principles are given to the students to improve their ability to create functioning architectural projects. 15,18  1,5  A
 Student, learns about the main elements of a building such as transformers, boiler houses, HVAC, lighting systems. 15,18  1,5  A
 Student, gains the ability to lead an all-round building project with the information given in the course. 15,18  1,5  A
 Student, gains the knowledge of designing properly-priced standardised mechanical, electrical and lighting projects. 15,18  1,5  A
 Student, learns the use of standardised mechanical and electrical machines, tools and equipments as an instrument for increasing spatial quality.  15,18  1,5  A

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Preparation

1

 Properties of water, water resources, water purification

 

2

 Clean water systems for buildings, production methods of electricity, electrical magnitudes

 

3

 Hot water systems for buildings, boiler and boiler types, electrical switches, non-conductors

 

4

 Boiler house and boiler house design criteria, lighting, parameters for good lighting

 

5

 Solar and geothermal energy, lamp types

 

6

 Midterm I

 

7

 Dirty water systems for buildings, water purification systems, grounding, electrical powers

 

8

 Pumps, compressors, lamp types, lighting control

 

9

 Main principles of electrical, lighting and mechanical projects

 

10

 Project studies

 

11

 Midterm II

 

12

 Ventilation for buildings, power factor, electrical motor and generators, drainage systems for buildings

 

13

 HVAC for buildings, types, choosing criteria and positioning principles, elevators

 

14

 HVAC, emergency lighting, ups

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

 Building Mechanical Systems; Sanitation; TSE, ASHARE; Course Notes

Additional Resources

Electrical Handbook; Electrical Engineering; Elektroteknik; Aydınlatmanın Esasları; Public Lighting; Lighting Management; Essential Lighting; TSE and International Norms

Course Notes

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

2

35

Homework 

   

Project (Assignment)

1

15

Laboratory

   

Field survey

   

Seminars/presentations

   

Other

   

Final Exam (Final Project)

1

50

Contrıbutıon of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

50

Contrıbutıon of In-term Studies to Overall Grade 

 

50

Total

 

100

Course Category 

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

 

No

 

Program Learning Outcomes 

Contribution Level

 (1: lowest,                               5: highest )

1

2

3

4

5

1

Critical thinking skills: Ability to develop clear and open questions, use abstract ideas to express ideas, evaluate opposing views, reach to the well-examined results and test them with similar criteria and standards

         

2

Communication / Graphic communication skills: Ability to formally express each stage of planning and design process with various techniques including hand-drawings and information technologies to create appropriate presentations; to have an ability of a complete and accurate technical description and documentation of the project

         

3

Research skills/ Ability of Utilization from Examples: Ability to obtain relevant information, assessment, recording and apply during the architectural processes; the ability to discover examples that are appropriate to program and form, concerning the composition and development of architectural and urban projects

         

4

Design skills: Understanding the creation, development and implementation processes of two and three dimension design, architectural composition, and visual perception and organization in urban design, ability to apply basic architectural principles in building, interiors and layout

         

5

World architecture: Comprehending the rules of world  architecture, landscape and urban design, and also the climatic, technological, socio-economic and cultural factors which shape these principles

         

6

Regional Architecture / Cultural Diversity: Comprehending the effects of national traditions and historical heritage in national and vernacular architecture including local architecture, landscape and urban design.

         

7

Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Having awareness of the protection of historical areas as well as the basic principles for the documentation of historical monuments and buildings for the preparation of their restoration projects.

         

8

Sustainability: Conservation of artificial sources which also include naturally and culturally significant buildings and spaces, regarding the role of sustainability in the architectural and urban design decisions and understanding the formation of healthy buildings and establishments  

         

9

Social Responsibility: Comprehending  the needs, behaviors, social and spatial patterns which characterize different cultures

         

10

Nature and Human: Understanding the interaction between physical environment and humans

         

11

Geographical Conditions: Ability to design settlement and building considering the natural and artificial properties of site  

         

12

Life safety: Understanding the basic principles of life safety systems with an emphasis on the topic of emergency exits

         

13

Structural systems: Understanding the behavioral principles of standing structures with vertical and horizontal forces and the development and application of contemporary load-bearing systems

         

14

Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, air-conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.

         

15

Building Shell Systems: Understanding the materials and basic design systems and correct application types of building shells

     

X

 

16

Building Service Systems : Understanding the basic design principles of building service systems composing,  plumbing , electric , vertical circulation, communication, security and fire safety systems

         

17

Construction Materials and Applications: Understanding the principles and standards of building materials and components in terms of production and applications.

         

18

Integration of Building Systems: Ability of evaluation, selection and integration of building service systems, environment, security and building shells in building design.

     

X

 

19

Program Organization and Evaluation: The ability to evaluate an architectural project with a comprehensive program, according to the design criteria concerning the client, user requirements, appropriate precedents, space and equipment requirements, site conditions and related laws and standards

         

20

Comprehensive Project Development: Ability to improve and evaluate an architectural project with comprehensive program from graphical design to system details (Structural and environmental systems, security, etc.)

         

21

Control of Building Cost: Within the framework of the design project; understanding the basics of finance, building economy and cost control

         

22

Architect-Employer Relationship: Understanding the responsibility of analyzing the requirements of the owner and customer as an architect

         

23

Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to enhance individual skills and take on different roles through identification and work as a member of the design team , in conjunction with other environments

         

24

Project Management: Understanding the duty of tasking, contracting, personnel management, consultants, project delivery methods and service agreement 

         

25

Application Management: Understanding issues of office organization, business planning, marketing, financial management, project management, risk mitigation, the basic principles of leadership and the profession of issues affecting the globalization, outsourcing, project delivery, expanding practice that support the profession of architecture 

         

26

Leadership: Understanding the pioneer role of the architect in the process of project and design for contract administration

         

27

Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding the legal responsibilities of the architect in building design and construction such as public health, safety and well-being, property rights, zoning and housing regulations, user rights which affect architectural studies

         

28

Architectural Practice / Professional Development: Understanding the role of the internship in professional development, and  mutual rights and responsibilities of the employer and the trainee

         

29

Professional Ethics: Understanding the ethical issues that are related to the professional adjudication in architectural design and practice

         

ECTS

ECTS / STUDENT WORK LOAD

 

NUMBER

DURATION 
(HOURS)

TOTAL WORK LOAD 
(HOURS)

Course Duration (14 weeks x total work hours)

14

4

56

Workload outside the classroom (research and reviews)

12

3

36

Quiz

     

Homework

3

8

24

Presentation/Seminars

     

Midterm

     

Project

     

Laboratory

     

Field survey 

     

Others 

     

Final exam (Final Project)

1

4

4

Total work load 

 

 

120

Total work load / 25

 

 

4,80

ECTS of the course

 

 

5

None