Course Code: 
ARCH 447
Course Type: 
Area Elective
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
To study the dynamics of the urbanization process in Europe and America since the second half of the 20th century; Analyzing large-scale renovation and transformation projects in the Western world; To study housing provision and urbanization dynamics in Turkey; To compare the renewal and regeneratiion projects in Turkey and Europe; To examine the examples made abroad on climate change and social sustainability.
Course Content: 

Urbanization process in Europe, housing provision in Europe and Turkey; urban renewal and regeneration projects in Europe and Turkey

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

  1. Students can conduct academic research and present by using the appropriate graphic communication skills

3, 5, 6

1,2,3,4,6

C,D

  1. Students can evaluate urban renewal and regeneration projects implemented in the Western world

3, 5, 6

1,2,3,4,6

C,D

  1. Students have the ability to evaluate the urbanization dynamics and housing provision in Turkey

3, 5, 6

1,2,3,4,6

C,D

  1. Students can compare urban renewal and regeneration projects implemented in Europe and Turkey

3, 5, 6

1,2,3,4,6

C,D

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Preparation

1

Introduction to the course,

The backdrop- I: Economic problems and the City in the Western world

 

2

The backdrop- II: New urban economies in Europe and the US

Urban policy and the Changing City

Lecture notes

3

Urban change and emergent urban forms in European and US cities

Lecture notes

4

Transforming the image of the city

Tourism, leisure and culture-led regeneration

Lecture notes

5

Social sustainability and Barcelona experience 

Lecture notes

6

Social and environmental sustainability in urban regeneration projects

Lecture notes

7

Mid-term exam  

 

8

Social and Community Issues,

Urban regeneration and social sustainability

Lecture notes

9

Housing-led regeneration and gentrification

The evaluation of the successes and the failures of the urban regeneration projects in Europe

Lecture notes

10

Urbanization and housing experience in Turkey

Lecture notes

11

New laws related to urban regeneration and renewal projects in Turkey and implementation problems

Lecture notes

12

Student presentations I : Urban renewal and regeneration projects in Europe

Presentations

13

Student presentations II : Urban renewal and regeneration projects in Europe

Presentations

14

Student presentations III : Urban renewal and regeneration projects in Europe

Presentations 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes

Colantonio, A. & Dixon, T. (2011) Urban Regeneration and Social Sustainability: Best Practice from European Cities, Wiley-Blackwell.

 

Couch, C., Fraser, C. and Percy, S. (2003) Urban Regeneration in Europe, Blackwell.

 

Hall, T. (2006) (3rd ed.) Urban Geography, Routledge, London and New York.

Large Scale Urban Development Projects in Europe (2007) Institute for Urban Planning and Development for the Ile-de-France-Region.

 

Özdemir, D. (2010) (ed.) Kentsel Dönüşümde Politika, Mevzuat, Uygulama: Avrupa Deneyimi, İstanbul Uygulamaları, Nobel Publishing, Ankara 

 

Özden, P. (2008) Kentsel Yenileme, İmge Publishing, İstanbul

 

Tallon, A. (2010) Tallon, A. (2010) Urban Regeneration in the UK, Routledge, London  

 

Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal

Other Sources

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Assignments  
Exams 1 Midterm, Final Exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-term Exam

1

%10

Homework 

   

Project (Assignment)

   

Laboratory

   

Field survey

   

Seminars/presentations

1

%40

Other

   

Final Exam (Final Project)

1

%50

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

%50

Contribution 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

     

X

 

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

     

X

 

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.

     

X

 

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

         

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.

         

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

3

42

Workload outside the classroom (research and reviews)

14

6

84

Quiz

     

Homework

     

Presentation/Seminars

1

1

1

Midterm Exams

1

1

1

Project

     

Laboratory

     

Field survey 

     

Others 

     

Final exam (Final Project)

1

1

1

Total work load 

   

130

Total work load / 25

   

5,2

ECTS of the course

   

5

None