ARCH521 Enviromental Analysis and EvaluationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PhD in Architecture (English) with a master's degreeGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
PhD in Architecture (English) with a master's degree
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code: ARCH521
Course Name: Enviromental Analysis and Evaluation
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÖZGÜN ARIN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HALİL SEMİH ERYILDIZ
Prof. Dr. GÜLİZ MUĞAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course makes an introduction to general ecosystem of Environmental Analysis (including but not limited to health and safety, ergonomics, acoustics, access, etc.) with particular focus on "Passive Building Design Principles" within the context of “Integrated Design Process”. General vocabulary and concepts are introduced such as Green Buildings, Sustainable Buildings and Regenerative Design. Passive design principles for environmental management of exterior and interior of buildings. How to control and benefit sun’s energy. Calculation methods for passive design of health and comfort ventilations.
Course Content: Conceptual assessment. Ecology and sustainability; human health, comfort and system requirements, Active and passive systems in environmental control, ecologically conscious buildings, Green infrastructure. Integrated design process. Calculation methods of passive ventilation in buildings

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) The scope of environmental analysis and evaluation shall be fully captured and relevant fields of expertise will be explicated.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Ability to perform passive ventilation calculations and ability to determine the opening size of transparent building elements according to scientific calculations.
2) Ability to design a building enclosure (shell) employing scientific methods and according to climate zones.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Ability to take design decisions according to "Life cycle cost", "Carbon footprint" and "Requirements" criteria
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is environmental management? An introduction from the perspective of end user requirements. Needs of a party. Dictionary of Ecodesign Linking Architectural Engineering & Construction Processes through Facility Management Integration, PhD Dissertation, Kerem ERCOŞKUN
2) The Integrated Design Process. General knowledge about climate change and prevention measures. Definitions of “Green Buildings”, “Sustainable Buildings”, “e+ Buildings” and regenerative design. Course Notes: https://archnotesof.blogspot.com/p/environmental-control-fiziksel-cevre.html
3) All about sun and wind, passive design principles Plants for Passive Cooling Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design
4) Site selection criteria and orientation Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design, Passive Climatic Design Course Notes, ITU, Department of Architecture, 1994
5) Design of building shell. Passive heating and cooling Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Plants for Passive Cooling
6) Natural ventilation. Basic principles and methods Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Handbook of Domestic Ventilation Passive Climatic Design Course Notes, ITU, Department of Architecture, 1994
7) Mid-Term Examination Course Notes
8) Calculation methods of “Health ventilation” (using wind and temperature differences). Handbook of Domestic Ventilation Passive Climatic Design Course Notes, ITU, Department of Architecture, 1994
9) Calculation methods of “Comfort ventilation” using natural wind as well as pressure & temperature differences. Handbook of Domestic Ventilation
10) Types of heat transfer (Radiation, conduction, convection). Calculation methods. Tromb wall design. Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design
11) Design of building shell: Calculation of heat capacity and conductance (material selection criteria) Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design, Passive Climatic Design Course Notes, ITU, Department of Architecture, 1994
12) Design of building shell: Roofing, solar collectors, PV Panels, windcatchers Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design, Passive Climatic Design Course Notes, ITU, Department of Architecture, 1994
13) General Review, Critics on Term Work, Q&A Session Course notes for the term
14) General review. Critics on term works. Q&A Session Course notes for the term

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: BRE, Handbook of Domestic Ventilation
Istanbul Technical University, Department of Architecture, Course Notes for Physical Environmental Control Course / Pasif İklimlendirme Ders Notları
References: Ken Young & Lillian Woo, Dictionary of Ecodesign, an Illustrated Reference, Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2010.
AIA, Watson D. et al., Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data, 7th Ed., The Reference to Architectural Fundamentals, Chapters 1-8. McGraw-Hill, 1997

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Yazma Ödev Dosyası 1 % 30
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 3 36
Application 4 4 16
Study Hours Out of Class 8 4 32
Presentations / Seminar 1 24 24
Project 1 24 24
Homework Assignments 2 12 24
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 1 8 8
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 168