Wood Construction Systems in Contemporary Architecture

Course Code:

ARCH 373

Course Type:

Area Elective

Theory:

2

Practice:

2

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Coordinator:

Esra Karahan

Courses given by:

Esra Karahan

Course Objectives:

Analyzing the contemporary wooden architecture by considering it structurally.

Course Content:

Contemporary wooden architecture; analysis in the context of carrier systems, building elements, material properties and construction methods.

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
Analyzing the traditional wooden architecture of Anatolia by considering it structurally.	5	1,2,3,5	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Preparation
1	Informing about the purpose, content and conduct of the course. The use of wood in contemporary architecture.
2	Properties of wood material.
3	Production of wood material.
4	Methods of mounting wood material.
5	Traditional wooden frame structures; structural elements, structural system setup and assembly methods in Anatolia.
6	Wood construction systems and elements in contemporary architecture.
7	Wooden masonry structures.
8	Midterm Exam
9	Wooden frame structures.
10	Wooden panel systems.
11	Volumetric timber construction
12	Wooden carrier flooring sytems.
13	Wooden carrier roof sytems.
14	General review and discussion.

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Lecture Notes	-
Other Sources	Geleneksel Ahşap Yapılar Sorunları ve Çözüm Yolları/ Reha Günay Timber Engineering Principles for Design / J.Blass , C. Sandhaas Ahşap Yapı Dersleri 1. N. Duman, S. Ökten History of Prefabrication. A Cultural Survey./ R. Smith Moduler Buildings in Modern Construction 100 Contemporary Wood Buildings. Wood Architecture Today

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Outputs from specified sources
Assignments	Project, Presentation
Exams	Midterm exam, Final Exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term Exams	1	%20
Homework
Project (Assignment)	1	%30
Laboratory
Field survey
Seminars/presentations	1	%10
Other
Final Exam (Final Project)	1	%40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		%40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		%60
Total		%100
Course Category	Elective courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM –
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (1: lowest, 5: highest )
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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					x
14	Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, air-conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.				x
15	Building Shell Systems: Understanding the materials and basic design systems and correct application types of building shells
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.					x
18	Integration of Building Systems: Ability of evaluation, selection and integration of building service systems, environment, security and building shells in building design.
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)	13	4	52
Workload outside the classroom (research and reviews)	14	2	28
Quiz
Homework
Presentation/Seminars	1	10	10
Midterm Exams	1	4	4
Project	1	30	30
Laboratory
Field survey
Others
Final exam (Final Project)	1	4	4
Total work load			128
Total work load / 25			5,12
ECTS of the course			5

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