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Ders Kodu	Ders Adi	( Teorik - Pratik ) Kredi
1.Yıl - Güz Dönemi
ARCH1015	Introduction to Architecture	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH1021	Graphic Communication I	( 0 - 6 ) 3
ARCH1001	Basic Design	( 1 - 6 ) 4
ENG1003	Communications Skills & Academic Writing I	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH1013	Architecture in Istanbul	( 3 - 0 ) 3
GEP1005	History of Civilization I	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH1023	Sketching	( 1 - 2 ) 2
1.Yıl - Bahar Dönemi
ARCH1016	Study of Building Types	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH1026	Graphic Communication II	( 2 - 4 ) 4
ARCH1032	Materials and Methods of Construction I	( 2 - 2 ) 3
ARCH1002	Design Studies	( 1 - 6 ) 4
ENG1004	Communication Skills & Academic Reporting II	( 3 - 0 ) 3
GEP1006	History of Civilization II	( 3 - 0 ) 3
2.Yıl - Güz Dönemi
ARCH2037	Materials and Methods of Construction II	( 2 - 2 ) 3
ARCH2021	Computer Media in Architecture	( 0 - 4 ) 2
ARCH2033	Environmental Control Systems-I	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH2039	Statics	( 3 - 0 ) 3
TLL2021	Turkish Language & Literature I	( 2 - 0 ) 2
ARCH2001	Architectural Design-I	( 2 - 6 ) 5
ARCH2011	History of Architecture-l	( 3 - 0 ) 3
2.Yıl Bahar Dönemi
ARCH2002	Architectural Design-II	( 2 - 6 ) 5
ARCH2022	Computer Applications in Design	( 0 - 4 ) 2
ARCH2012	History of Architecture-ll	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH2040	Strength of Materials	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH2038	Materials and Methods of Construction III	( 2 - 2 ) 3
TLL2022	Turkish Language & Literature II	( 2 - 0 ) 2
ARCH2034	Environmental Control Systems-II	( 3 - 0 ) 3
3.Yıl - Güz Dönemi
	Departmental Elective	( 3 - 0 ) 3
HIST3051	Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Republic I	( 2 - 0 ) 2
ARCH3001	Architectural Design III	( 2 - 6 ) 5
ARCH3031	Structures	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH3011	Modern Movements in Architecture	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH3033	Working Drawings	( 0 - 4 ) 2
ARCH3007	Intro. to City Planning & Urban Design	( 2 - 2 ) 3
3.Yıl Bahar Dönemi
ARCH3036	Integrated Building Systems	( 2 - 2 ) 3
HIST3052	Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Republic II	( 2 - 0 ) 2
ARCH3002	Architectural Design IV	( 2 - 6 ) 5
ARCH3012	Theory of Architecture	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH3006	Landscape Architecture for Architect	( 2 - 2 ) 3
	GE Elective	( 3 - 0 ) 3
	Departmental Elective	( 3 - 0 ) 3
4.Yıl - Güz Dönemi
ARCH4013	Preservation & Restoration	( 1 - 2 ) 2
ARCH4031	Construction Documents	( 0 - 4 ) 2
	Departmental Elective	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH4011	Degree Project Research	( 1 - 2 ) 2
ARCH4001	Architectural Design V	( 2 - 6 ) 5
ARCH4041	Cost & Management	( 2 - 0 ) 2
4.Yıl Bahar Dönemi
	Departmental Elective	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH4002	Degree Project Design	( 0 - 6 ) 3
	Departmental Elective	( 3 - 0 ) 3
ARCH4042	Professional Practice	( 2 - 0 ) 2

Ders Listesi

Ders Tanımları

ARCH1001

Basic Design

Introduction to the vocabulary, elements and basic principles of design as applied to 2 and 3 dimensional forms. Studies will include visual properties in transition and transformation of forms, form generation, subtractive forms, additive forms and collision of forms.

ARCH1002

Design Studies

Design studies on spatial explorations of various complexity and scale. The course explores composition of spatial relationships through assimilation of classical and complex geometries. Topics include studies on spatial quality of routes in buildings and in cities. Human movement in spatial conditions is articulated in horizontal, vertical and diagonal schemes. Prerequisite: ARCH 1001

ARCH1013

Architecture in Istanbul

The course introduces students, the city of Istanbul as capital of two empires, the metropole of Turkey, abridge between Asia and Europe with its history, culture and man-made environment. Course comprises of lectures and site visits.

ARCH1015

Introduction to Architecture

This is an introduction course exposing the students to the nature of building. It aims at developing an understanding on elements of design, construction and materials and how architecture has been shaped by the integration of design technology and culture.

ARCH1016

Study of Building Types

This course aims at a study of building types with their functional, technical & environmental requirements ranging from simple/single space organizations to large building ensembles with functional complexities.

ARCH1021

Graphic Communication I

The course introduces architectural graphics to students. Drafting principles, graphic symbols, rendering techniques and lettering will be taught. The objective of the course is to teach the students mental and manual skills of design.

ARCH1023

Sketching

Bu ders, fikir ve kavramların kağıda aktarılması sırasında kullanılacak teknikleri tanıtır. Eskiz teknikleri de ayrıca işlenmektedir.

ARCH1026

Graphic Communication II

The course attempts to teach principles of three dimensional drawing including paraline drawings, one and two point perspectives. Presentation drawing techniques will also be introduced. Prerequisite: ARCH1021

ARCH1032

Materials and Methods of Construction I

An overview of basic vocabulary of material behavior under natural & man made forces; rough construction methods including the study of elements like foundations, walls, slabs & flat roofs constitute the scope of this course.

ARCH2001

Architectural Design-I

The course introduces the students to the design process, programming process, and problem solving techniques emphasizing functional, organizational, conceptual and compositional aspects of architectural design. The focus of the studio is on elements of architectural design, function, space, structure, topology and climate through the exploration of simple residential building. Prerequisite: ARCH 1002

ARCH2002

Architectural Design-II

The course introduces the students to architectural problems of low complexity focusing on human needs, culture, technology, structure and environment. The course explores the theme on “architecture, dwelling and settlement” emphasizing the site specific design. The notion of communal space and phenomenon of neighborhood are explored. Architectonic interpretations of structural systems are integrated to design. Prerequisite: ARCH 2001

ARCH2011

History of Architecture-l

The course covers the developments of architecture in the Prehistoric Anatolia, Classical, Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic periods.

ARCH2012

History of Architecture-ll

The course will focus on the developments in architecture in Islamic, Seljuk, Ottoman, Renaissance, Baroque and Ottoman Baroque periods.

ARCH2021

Computer Media in Architecture

The course emphasizes computer use as an integrated design tool. Information on computer technology and their impact on the architectural profession will be introduced. Computer graphics will be studied through 3D space geometry and projections. Basic use of Archicad and Photoshop programs is introduced.

ARCH2022

Computer Applications in Design

The course emphasizes the use of the computer as an integrated design tool. Advanced computer techniques will be studied through 3D computer modeling and presentation drawings.

ARCH2033

Environmental Control Systems-I

The course introduces climate and thermal comfort, design parameters for climate and energy control, design of built environment as energy efficient passive climatization system. Lighting fundamentals, visual comfort, fundamentals of color, daylighting: design factors, daylight analys,s and daylighting techniques, design of artificial lighting systems: types of lighting, luminaries and applications.

ARCH2034

Environmental Control Systems-II

The course introduces mechanical systems in buildings, such as heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing, fire protection and control systems, electrical systems including power transmission and communication. Alternative design principles of these systems in buildings compatible to building construction and usage. Students will meet the experts from various engineering fields relative to the subject and the field trips to the industrialized building constructions will be organized.

ARCH2037

Materials and Methods of Construction II

The objective of this course is the study & design of building elements like stains & roofs which involves the choice of appropriate building materials and also the proper way of their assembly.

ARCH2038

Materials and Methods of Construction III

The study & design of doors windows building finishes as well as their integration with the overall architectural design scheme of the building constitutes the scope of the course. Various finishing processes and their integration with mechanical building equipments are also included.

ARCH2039

Statics

The objective of the course is to introduce to students to the basics of structure and structural design.

ARCH2040

Strength of Materials

The objective of this course is to introduce to students the fundamentals of strength of materials beam and column design.

ARCH3001

Architectural Design III

The course continues on the theme “architecture and public realm” focusing on public use of space. The interaction between the individual and the public use of space is examined through projects of high complexity. The emphasis is on long-span structures. Presentations will utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAAD) programs. Prerequisite: ARCH 3001

ARCH3002

Architectural Design IV

ARCH3006

Landscape Architecture for Architect

This course integrates nature in the design and planning of man-made physical environment. Although the term “landscape” has been used to mention outdoor environment, indoor landscape ie. hotel lounges, winter gardens of high-rise office buildings or entrance halls of building complexes, will be covered in the content of this course specially for the architects.

ARCH3007

Intro. to City Planning & Urban Design

This course introduces to the city, city planning and urban design: definition of the city, its development, components, analysis of the city, land-use plan, transportation plan and administrative issues. The course employs lectures, field trips, design exercises on city planning and urban design.

ARCH3011

Modern Movements in Architecture

This course will focus on architectural, cultural and urban developments in early 20th Century (the avant–garde movements, modernism, post-modernism) and the 20th Century architectural discourse in Western and Turkish architecture. Topics include diverse roles encountered by architects in 20th Century.

ARCH3012

Theory of Architecture

The course focuses on significant theories of architecture. Topics include current debates on theory and style in the contemporary era. Selected issues related to the development of architectural theory and history will be studied.

ARCH3031

Structures

The course introduces the basic concepts of building structures and principles of structural design in relation to form and function: Overview of load analysis, stresses and strains and basic structural elements. Qualitative and quantitative analysis based on the structural behaviors. Design methods of structures, preparation of the structural projects particularly for concrete and steel structures. Experience the structural-engineering work and site applications.

ARCH3033

Working Drawings

The course concentrates on detailed knowledge of construction documentation, the process and contents of procuring construction documents with necessary knowledge of drafting and detailing, in order to construct the building on the site.

ARCH3036

Integrated Building Systems

The course integrates architectural design, building and construction design and components of architectural technology into a comprehensive whole. Comparative concepts of building and construction systems, materials, structural and environmental control systems are explored towards an integrated architectural design.

ARCH3901

Sources in Architecture

The course covers concepts of creativity and aesthetic experience in design. The study of human proxemic environment through the study of principal measures by which people judge architecture are examined.

ARCH3902

History of Theory

The course introduces the history of important theoretical issues involving art and architecture. The course is supported by readings from the Greeks until today with the focus on aesthetics including theories of ethics, origins, nature and society.

ARCH3903

Architectural Acoustics & Lighting

The course deals with design analysis and performance characteristics of building environmental systems; acoustics and lighting. Building electrical systems and acoustics in buildings are covered in terms of contemporary theory, design and calculations. Emphasis will be placed on lighting and acoustic modeling.

ARCH3904

Critical Theory in Architecture

The course intends to explore fundamental principles of architecture in theory. The 20th century is introduced with emphasis on high rise structures. An historical and theoretical interpretation, together with architectural intentions, in relation to shifting work views is examined.

ARCH3905

Timber Structures

The course reviews design and analysis of timber structures, including properties and strength of materials in relation to construction technologies. Surveys the nature and behavior of timber structures with respect to building shape and size.

ARCH3906

Glass Structures

The course reviews the design and analysis of glass structures, including properties and strength of materials in relation to construction technologies. Surveys the nature and behavior of glass structures with respect to building shape and size.

ARCH3907

Visual Semiotics and Architecture

The course introduces current trends in semiotics and diverse approaches to architecture within a computer context. The course includes perceptual and cognitive technology of cultures.

ARCH3908

Materials Design

The course will present unique qualities of a variety of materials to develop form and content. Emphasis will be on understanding the processes from concept to realization.

ARCH3909

Architecture in a Postmodern, Globalized World

The aim of this course is to direct a closer look to this dynamic phase and open key issues related with the architecture of the era, to discussion and interpretation. Examining works of architecture produced in the ?Globalization era? through examples, with a perception of the built environment as representation of culture and as physical and socio-cultural expression will be a major concern.

ARCH3910

Landscape Design

The course deals with elements, scope of landscape design concentrating an residential areas.

ARCH3911

Urban Conservation and Revitalization

It is the topic of the discipline of historic preservation to determine precisely what the character of a certain place is, and thence to conserve it. But to conserve a place is not to freeze it in time. In order for urban fabrics to continue functioning as such, they must change. The disciplines of historic preservation in general and urban conservation in particular, deal with the way in which urban quarters can be turned into viable habitats, while preserving their historic character. This class aims to teach students the basic principles that underpin these disciplines, and to equip them with the tools to approach decaying historic quarters.

ARCH3912

Energy Efficient Construction

The course aims at introducing the principles of passive solar architecture and alternative energy sources, main concepts related to the physics of building thermal performance including quantitative methods and energy conservation strategies in the built environment. The focus is on energy as criteria in decision-making for architectural design.

ARCH3913

Visual Studies

The course explores general principles, theories and methods of visual communication in different art media.

ARCH3914

Electronic Media: Critical Visualization

The course covers application of statistical methods to architectural problems with technical aspects of energy technologies. Students will synthesize and customize various software applications.

ARCH3915

Design for Emergency

The course explores general principles, theories and methods of visual communication in different art media.

ARCH3916

Mapping Architecture in Urban Context: Vienna, Berlin, Paris

The course aims to study world cities in an architectural perspective. It will focus on cities from different parts of the world. This first course of the series aims to focus on three European cities: Vienna, Berlin and Paris.

ARCH3917

Design for Emergency

Organization of the class into an incident command system team; preliminaries of emergency and disaster management; team member job descriptions; badge design for team membership; preparedness for earthquake drill; nonstructural mitigation survey for schools; designing the evacuation route and earthquake evacuation drill.

ARCH3918

Interaction Between Nature&Architecture

The content of this course is limited to the interaction between natural environment and architectural design although a subset of the relationship between environment and architectural design. Natural environment, according to its existing geography, consists of components such as topography, ground type, sun movement, climatologic properties, wind, landscape, flora, fauna etc.

ARCH3919

Landscape Ecology

The course examines the structure and functioning of ecological systems, such as forests, wet lands, fields and villages. Emphasis is given to spatial patterns, plants and ecological changes in the landscape over time.

ARCH3920

Model Making

This workshop utilizes various techniques of model making by making use of mixed media.

ARCH3921

Urban History

The course presents a review of cities from antiquity to modern times. Topics include studies on environmental, functional, social, economic, technological and political determinants of the city. The role of the city as a force of civilization and culture is emphasized.

ARCH4001

Architectural Design V

This studio tackles the theme “architecture and urban regeneration” through the design of multi-functional large scale projects in historical urban context. The focus of the studio is integration of historical sites and the city. Problems involving rehabilitation of historical areas in cities, integration of historical buildings in new urban environments and development of urban voids in historical settings will be studied.

ARCH4004

Degree Project Design

This course is a terminal comprehensive design project of functional and structural complexity. The degree project tackles the theme of “architecture and urban regeneration” in the city and calls for new visions in contemplation, design and presentation of concepts. Prerequisite: ARCH4001, ARCH4011

ARCH4011

Degree Project Research

This course involves research specifically tailored to the degree project proposed by the student and approved by the studio advisor. Lectures on research methods will supplement the teaching discourse. Prerequisite: ARCH 3002 / Corequisite: ARCH 4001

ARCH4013

Preservation & Restoration

The course introduces principles and procedures associated with the redevelopment of the urban environment. Studies will concentrate on impacts associated to the preservation, restoration, adaptive re-use, and renovation of historically significant buildings and environments.

ARCH4015

Contemporary Turkish Architecture

The course will concentrate on the development of the architecture in Turkey from the Republic era to the present time. It will also overview the influence of foreign architecture and the foreign architects on the formation of the contemporary Turkish Architecture.

ARCH4033

Structures II

The course will focus on qualitative and quantitative analyses based on the structural behaviors of the materials. Design methods of structures, preparation of the structural projects, particularly for concrete and steal structures will be emphasized.

ARCH4044

Cost & Management for Architecture

The course introduces major areas related to the practice of architecture. Topics include basic understanding of uniform building codes, principles of professional practice, organisation and management of the architectural firm, project documentation, contracts and letters of agreement, architect’s ethical responsibilities, and development of personal portfolio.

ARCH4901

Programming

The course introduces the process of preparing a program, identifying constraints and opportunities, prior to conceptual design development.

ARCH4902

Art and Archaeology

The course introduces methods of archaeological excavation and historical backgrounds of the main excavation sites in Turkey. The application of historical artifacts and works of art are explored.

ARCH4903

High Rise Structures

The course focuses on the design principles of high-rise structures, in terms of overall structural form and behavior, aesthetic, perceptual, historic, economic and social considerations. It includes a historical survey of high-rise structural systems and details.

ARCH4904

Special Problem in Arch Design

Bu ders, mimarlık bölümünden bir danışman yönetiminde yürütülen bağımsız bir araştırma projesinden oluşmaktadır.

ARCH4905

Large Scale Structures

Basic design principles and visual impact of large scale structures on the built environment is studied. The course is intended as a survey of the science and the structural properties of large scale buildings.

ARCH4906

Advanced Concepts of Design

The course is an overview of design concepts of ‘form-generation’ regarding human settlement and cultural factors. The differences and relations between history, technology and culture will be studied in terms of their impact on design, analysis and synthesis.

ARCH4907

Comparative Structures

The course introduces a comparative analysis of structural systems (i.e. wood, concrete, masonry, and steel) at various structural elements of the building.

ARCH4908

Contemporary Architectural Theory

The course will address contemporary issues and concepts in architectural theory.

ARCH4909

Building Typology

The course exploits a systematic approach to building typologies that covers consideration of user needs, design principles and best examples of masterpieces. Selected examples are considered in terms of social / poltical context, world view and general architectural theory.

ARCH4910

Modernization of Architecyure in Japan and Turkey

The course offers a comparative approach to art and architectural development in two edges of Asia. Besides of tracing historical process of modernization in art and architecture in Japan and Turkey, the course proposes some key themes for comparative discussion: transformation of the timber tradition in modernization process, disaster management throughout history (earthquakes, fires), formation of ?national heritage? and national style concept and its practical efforts on design. The course also deals with the individual experiences of some personalities from different backgrounds active in or influenced by both cultural contexts. Processes of change not only in architecture but also in visual culture at large, technological and intellectual developments will be included in the scope of the course.

ARCH4911

Topics in Architecture and Information

The course integrates computer technology to the design process, and introduces students to a broad scope of information on computer technology and their impact on the architectural profession with more complex logistical aspects of producing multi-media products.

ARCH4912

Seismic Design

The course is a study of basic characteristics of earthquake design introducing relation to strength and behavior of wood, masonry, concrete and steel as subject to lateral forces.

ARCH4913

Culture House & Design

How different cultures relate to their home environments; definitions and the significance of environment&behaviour studies in architectural design and culture&space studies in home design; cultural factors effecting the form of home environments in micro and mezzo scale;the system of interaction among culture, behaviour and home;the exemplifying of the interaction system from Traditional Turkish House to squatter house;the analysis of contemporary housing developments in different cultures.

ARCH4914

Philosophies of Space in Digital Culture

The course exposes students to the use of computer simulations to analyze applicable philosophies in the architectural design process. Virtual environments and special topics include user interface software.

ARCH4916

Construction Industry Seminar

The course focuses on the organizational, professional and economical aspects of the building industry. A series of forums will be organized to represent and discuss current issues and practices in architecture.

ARCH4917

Planting Design

The course focuses on identification, selection and orientation of prominent plants in a landscape depending on micro climate of areas in relation to architectural spaces. Emphasis is on the dynamic nature of plant growth and its design implications with built environment.

ARCH4918

Electronic Media: Physical Design Processes

The course covers mathematical modeling of structural systems. Material behavior, building element design, and 3D modeling of the architectural design problem within a computer context.

ARCH4920

Auditorium Design

To provide complementary knowledge about ancient theatres and development of modern auditoriums with respect to architectural design and new technology.

ARCH4922

Design Concepts in Urban Fabric

The core of the cities reflect not only the life styles but also the level of civilization of their inhabitants. The protection of the cultural values pertaining to those environments is the idea / intention shared by one and all. New needs and developments are unavoidable. The starting point for the designer should, primarily, be the preservation of the cultural, social and economical values within the context of coexistence of old and new.

ARCH4924

Contemporary Structural Systems

System definition, clasification,necesity of comtemporary structural system,exemination of superficial,plain superficial,suspension,pneumatic systems.

ARCH4926

Architecture and Philosophy

Mimarlığın temel problemi “Mekan”dır ve mimari tasarımın özgün çalışma alanı ise “geometri”dir. Bu dersin amacı, felsefenin tasarım bilgisini üretmedeki rolünü sorgulamaktır. Bu bağlamda, Günlük bilgi Bilimsel bilgi arasındaki farklar ortaya konularak, çoğulcu, küreselleşen toplumda, kültür çeşitliliğiyle de zenginleşen tasarım bilgisi tipleri keşfedilecektir. 20. Yüzyılın çağdaş felsefecileri arasından bilimin, sanatın ve tasarım alanlarının temel ilkelerini etkileyenler seçilerek bu dersin kapsamında incelenecek ve ortaya attıkları kuramlar, paradigmalar karşılaştırma yoluyla tartışılacaktır. Odaklanma, her mimarın mekan tasarlarken gereksinim duyacağı tasarım bilgisini desteklemede incelenen felsefecilerin katkısında olacaktır. Dersin sonunda beklenen öğrencilerin tasarım sorunsallarına eleştirel ve kuşkucu bir bakış açısı kazandırmaktır.

ARCH4929

Photography - I

The course deals with the use of photography as a tool of communication and documentation. The role of photography is emphasized for development of design concepts.

ARCH4930

Photography - II

The course is the continuation of Photography-I course and with special emphasizes given to do field studies.

ARCH4931

Geometrical Properties of Structures

This course aims to give the students an understanding of geometry of structures with an emphasis on curved surfaces, which are being used as the primary forms of many contemporary structures and long span buildings. Structural and geometrical properties of some recently applied buildings will be compared and discussed with the students.

ARCH4990

Summer Training

The objective of summer training is for the student to get to know different sectors and expertise areas of his profession, to start building up a CV, and to get the kind of work experience that will put him/her ahead of his peers when he/she goes out looking for a job after graduation.

ARCH5005

Architectural Design Studio

Within the scope of this studio, students are asked to design of a new spatial organization according to contemporary understanding of form giving processes and spatial approaches in design using advanced digital techniques.

ARCH5110

Contemporary Architectural Theory

The objective of this course in to develop awareness on the architectural theories of the 20th century and the contemporary world concentrating on certain themes, through readings and discussions. The course comprises of lectures, readings, discussions and presentations comprising of the ideas of the Western architects and theoreticians.

ARCH5112

Art and Architecture

The aim of the course is to promote advanced study in the history of art and architecture in its cultural contexts. Appreciation of visual culture, theories and criticism.

ARCH5121

Readings on Architecture

This course comprises the understanding and appreciation of a selected concept used in architectural discourse through selected readings and interpretations related to the subject.

ARCH5122

Architecture and Globalization

The course aims presentation and interpretation of architecture produced in the ?Globalization Era?, through key examples, with a perception of the built environment both as physical and as social/cultural expression. Urban settings, metropolis, globalism will be key issues open to discussion and interpretation.

ARCH5123

Architectural Types and Typology

This course is concerned with taxonomic classification of characteristics common to groups of buildings including shape and form, organization of parts, construction and structure, symbolic meaning, and program/use. Typology in architecture is about origins -finding the essence of an architectural work in place and time and also about creating conceptual models or paradigms for future designs.

ARCH5124

Turkish Architecture I

Advanced in-depth studies on Turkish Architecture: modernization and westernization projects, foreign architects, architecture schools, their effects in architectural discourse during the Republican Period.

ARCH5125

Turkish Architecture II

Contemporary Turkish Architecture; advanced research on practice and practicing architects.

ARCH5221

Conceptual Terminology in Architecture

This course comprises the appreciation and dimension on the conceptual terminology of architecture and theory of architecture based on readings and interpretations of the subject

ARCH5222

Space Concepts and Spatial Organizations

The scope of this course includes discussions about the basic vocabulary of architectural space and spatial organizations such as introversion, extroversion, interrelations, interdependence, character and etc.

ARCH5223

Architecture in Istanbul

Understanding architecture in relation social, political and technological dynamics of a multi-layered city, modernization project and its effects on the physical environment, field studies; on the spot teaching in characteristic parts of the City, reflecting different historical periods or different worldviews.

ARCH5224

Traditional Architecture

The course includes researches on the organization of traditional settlements, characteristics of building form and space. The process of evolution of space organizations and building production traditions are also within the scope of this course.

ARCH5225

Research on Special Topics in Architecture

The aim of this course is to carry out a research and documentation work in specific fields of architecture or research on selected topics in contemporary architectural discourse.

ARCH5227

Selected Periods in Architectural History

A special study will be carried out on a specific period in architectural history.

ARCH5229

Selected Examples

A study of selected examples of adaptive reuse from Turkey and abroad; Design and construction processes, functional changes; additions are the key issues in this course.

ARCH5231

Culture and Space Studies

This course aims at discussing the relations of space and culture in the light of environment and behavior studies; philosophical and theoretical parameters in design problems, and effects of cultural factors on the shaping of physical environment are the key issues of this course.

ARCH5232

Urban Dwelling

Discussions on the basic spatial need of human being: differences between ?house? and ?home?; transformations in housing environments; social and spatial problems of urbanization and suburbanization; housing policies, area development, and gentrification.

ARCH5301

Behavior of Structures and Materials

The purpose of course is to develop in the students an experts understanding of the basics of structural behaviors and also the behavior of materials under different loading conditions.

ARCH5302

Contemporary Structural Systems

Structural properties and potentials of large?span structural systems such as trusses, cable systems, etc.; architectural tectonics of spanning structures.

ARCH5341

Architectural Tectonics

Technological advances in materials and methods of construction; Material, detailing, construction process and their effects on design are the key concepts of this course.

ARCH5342

Architecture of Industrial Buildings

Architecture of production spaces, characteristics of spaces in relation to production line, plan layouts, spanning structure, construction and detailing.

ARCH5501

Computer Aided Design

Advanced computer based techniques for the visualization of designs to communicate with others: clients, etc. and two-and three-dimensional digital representation, i.e., painting, drafting, multi-media, hyper-media, modeling, and basic VRML; issues related to rendering, animation, and scripting.

ARCH5611

Architecture of Tourism

Tourism industry: definitions and concepts; types of tourism, development and change during history; tourism industry and statistical data; tourism planning process and policies; related regulations; investment, management, marketing and architectural design processes and relations.

ARCH5614

Waterfront Architecture

Definitions of the concept of waterfront according to natural, physical and social aspects; Architecture of waterfront; waterfront management; tourism architecture and sustainability of waterfronts.

ARCH5701

Contract Management

In this course, contracts and related documents for building design and construction process prepared and used between the parts, their legal aspects will be dealt with.

ARCH5801

Research Methods

This course aims to help students understand science and the scientific method, and looks at research in architecture and urban environments. It also aims to provide practical skills in finding and using sources of research information, research management, and basic data analysis techniques and representing the findings.

ARCH5887

Seminar

A non credit course; presentation of a selected subject; prepared and presented to a jury prior to Thesis.

ARCH5888

Thesis

Submission and presentation (defense) of a thesis as the culmination of student?s research on a subject approved by the Chair.