Course Code: 
LAUD 211
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theory: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Courses given by: 
Bengi KORGAVUŞ
Course Objectives: 
The main goal of the course is to develop an understanding of natural parameters as a source for design. The aim of this course is to gain insight to the concepts of design and nature and to explain design by considering the components of nature.
Course Content: 

Natural Systems and Design, Topography and Landscape, Recognition and Concepts of Land Terrain, Land Forms, Functional Uses of Land Forms, Water and Landscape, General Characteristics of Water, Functional and Visual Uses of Water, Plant Materials and Landscape, Functional and Architectural Uses of Plant Materials, Climate and Landscape, Components of Climate, Effects of Climate Characteristics on Design, Relationship between Landscape Design and Micro-Climate, Climate Responsible and Energy Efficient Design Approaches, The Design Processes.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Seminar, 5: Project, 6: Team Work, 7: Field Trip
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Jury, C: Homework, D: Quiz

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes 

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods 

Assessment Methods 

1) Learn the concepts of natural systems

1, 2, 5

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

2) Evaluate formation landforms and its representations with relation to design practices

1, 5, 8, 9

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

3) Define the elements of nature and integrate to design practices

1, 2, 8, 9

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

4) Ability to  create designs in a contemporary context and integrate with nature

2, 8, 9, 12, 14

1, 2, 3, 4, 7

A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction, Explanation of scope and aim of course

  

2

Natural Systems and Design

  

3

Topography and Landscape, Recognition of Land Terrain, and Concepts: Contours, Slope and Slope Analysis

  

4

Landforms Types by Form: Level Landform, Convex Landform, Ridge

  

5

Landforms Types by Form: Concave Landform and Valley

  

6

Functional Uses of Landform: Spatial Definition, Control Views

  

7

Functional Uses of Landform: Influence Movement, Affect Microclimate and Aesthetic Uses

  

8

Midterm Exam

  

9

Water and Landscape, General Characteristic of Water, Visual Uses of Water

  

10

General Uses of Water: Consumption, Irrigation, Climate Control, Sound Control and Recreation

  

11

Plant Materials and Landscape, Functional Uses of Plant Materials

  

12

Architectural Uses of Plant Materials: Creating of Space, Screening and Privacy Control

  

13

Climate and Landscape, Components of Climate, Effects of Different Climate Characteristics on Design

  

14

Relationship Between Landscape Design and Micro-Climate, Climate Responsible and Energy Efficient Design Approaches

  

15

The Design Process

  

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

-

Additional Resources

Booth, N.K., 1990. Basic Elements of Landscape Architectural Design.

McHarg, I. 1992. Design with Nature, New York, J. Willey.

Sachs, A. 2007. Nature design: from inspiration to innovation.

Margolis, L., Robinson, A. 2007. Living Systems: innovative materials and technologies for alndscape architecture, Birkhauser.

Motloch, J.L. 2001. Introduction to landscape design.

Nagel, R. 2004. UXL encyclopedia of landforms and other geologic features

Rubenstein, H., 1987. A Guide to Site and Environmental Planning.

Horner, P., 1988. Earthworks, second edition.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

-

Assignments

-

Exams

-

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

In-Term Studies

Number

Percentage

Mid-terms

1

%60

Quizzes

-

-

Project

-

-

Seminar and Presentation

-

-

Homework

3

%40

Total

  

100

Contribution of Final Examination To Overall Grade

 

%60

Contribution of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade

 

%40

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

  

1

Having sufficient knowledge about the basic themes of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Planning.

        

X

  

2

Having sufficient knowledge about creating natural environments without destroying the nature based on the principles of sustainability.

        

X

  

3

Having knowledge about universal issues such as the social and physical dimension of urban design and inclusive design.

            

4

Having knowledge about legal and administrative issues such as national / international environmental policies and legislation.

            

5

Gaining knowledge about landscape inventory and analysis, natural and functional aspects of landscape, types of space usage and functions in different scales and contents.

        

X

  

6

Having sufficient knowledge about urban design structural elements, construction methods and technologies, construction, cost analysis, documentation and technical specifications.

            

7

Having sufficient knowledge about the historical development of Urban Design, Landscape Design and Planning.

            

8

Having the ability to restore the environment that has been destroyed, identify natural conditions, and provide the same natural conditions in places newly designed. 

      

X

    

9

Having the ability use the modern design techniques to analyze the problems in the field of landscape architecture and find appropriate solutions for them.

        

X

  

10

Having the ability to efficiently use information technologies and computer aided drawing, presentation, engineering and planning programs, as well as find and use current applications related to the field.

            

11

Having the ability to search, reach and utilize databases and other resources to access information related to the field.

            

12

Having the ability to reinvent oneself, follow improvements in the field of science and technology with the awareness of life-long learning.

      

X

    

13

Having the ability to efficiently work individually or in a multi-disciplinary team and the self-confidence to take responsibility.

            

14

Having an awareness about the universal and social effects of the solutions and practices found in the field as well as being knowledgeable about the problems of the times.

      

X

    

15

Making decisions and acting with judicial awareness by showing respect to human, social and cultural rights, and by being sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage.

            

16

Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities.

            

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15 x Total course hours)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

3

42

Mid-terms

1

10

10

Quizzes

-

-

-

Project

-

-

-

Seminar and Presentations

-

-

-

Homework

3

4

12

Final examination

1

16

16

Total Work Load

    

125

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

    

5,00

ECTS Credit of the Course

    

5
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