MIM443 Urban Design

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code MIM443
Name Urban Design
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ONUR ERMAN
Course Instructor Ahadollah AZAMI (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and practical applications of sustainable urban design. The course seeks to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to create urban environments that promote ecological balance, social equity, and economic viability. Students will explore how to design cities and neighborhoods that are resilient to environmental challenges, reduce their carbon footprint, and enhance the quality of life for urban inhabitants. Through theoretical knowledge and hands-on projects, the course will enable students to critically assess and implement sustainable urban solutions that address the complex needs of modern cities while ensuring long-term environmental sustainability.

Course Content

This course provides an in-depth exploration of sustainable urban design, focusing on strategies to create environmentally resilient, socially inclusive, and economically viable cities. Students will engage with the principles and practices that promote sustainability in urban environments, including land use planning, green infrastructure, transportation, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation. The course will combine theoretical discussions with practical case studies and design projects to equip students with the skills to shape sustainable urban futures.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Weekly Program PPS Presentations

Notes

1) Friedman, A. (2021). Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2) Barnett, J., Beasley, L. (2015). Ecodesign for Cities and Suburbs, Island Press, London, UK. 3) Sheppard, M. (2015). Essentials of Urban Design, CSIRO Publishing, Clayton South VIC., Australia 4) Steiner, F.R., Butler, K. (2007). Planning and Urban Design Standards Student Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. 5) Thwaites, K., Porta, S., Romice, O., Greaves, M. (2007). Urban Sustainability Through Environmental Design, Routledge, New York, USA.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the key principles and theories of sustainable urban design.
LO02 Analyze the environmental, social, and economic factors affecting urban sustainability.
LO03 Develop strategies for integrating sustainable practices into urban design and planning.
LO04 Apply sustainable design concepts to real-world urban projects.
LO05 Critically evaluate urban sustainability policies and frameworks.
LO06 Demonstrate proficiency in using urban design tools for sustainable development projects.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses digital technologies and three-dimensional models in architectural technical drawings and presentations in order to express the design idea with appropriate methods.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands changes and developments of architectural examples within historical and cultural processes within local, regional and global frameworks.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Creates solutions based on the basic principles of lighting, acoustics, insulation, air conditioning and energy use in the design of environmental systems.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic principles of service systems consisting of vertical and horizontal circulation elements, installation, infrastructure, communication, security and fire systems.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the knowledge of the development of contemporary structural systems and load-bearing system applications in the selection of the structure system based on the principles of behavior of the structure against vertical and lateral loads.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic principles of how building elements, building components and building materials joins with another in design based on their properties.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interprets the design knowledge about elements such as environment, people and culture in the function-form relationship in design from a critical and innovative perspective and uses it at the level of building, interior, immediate surroundings and urban design.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses sustainability principles in architectural design to protect artificial resources, including naturally and culturally important buildings and areas, and to create healthy buildings and settlements. 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the application project phase (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, separators, regulations etc.).
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the design knowledge that produced based on data tools, sample applications, data collection methods, evaluations, definitions and comparisons in the field of architecture.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares documentation and restoration projects of historical buildings and monuments with the necessary techniques, in accordance with the characteristics of the historical environment.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Independently carries out a study in the field of architecture for which plan, technical specifications and project individually prepared.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik In the building production process; issuing the building quantity, estimating the building cost and controlling the cost of the building by associating it with the work schedule, preparing documents that can protect the interests of the parties during professional studies-applications (Tender, contract, etc.).
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses relevant databases to access information by determining learning needs in the context of professional, cultural and artistic development with the motivation of lifelong learning.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses design knowledge for sustainability purposes based on social awareness regarding architecture.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Understanding ethical values ​​in architecture, designing for the benefit of society, respecting history and culture, knowing its professional and human responsibilities towards nature.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Synthesize the data by taking into account the effects of human, social and environmental conditions in architectural design and planning processes.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Accepts the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Presentation of the course content and meeting preparetion for the course Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 The City, urban life and requirements related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Urban life and needs of the urban user 1 related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Urban life and needs of the urban user 2 related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 The concept of urban space 1 related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Urban space concept 2 related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Urban public spaces related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam reviewing the previous topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Scale concept and scale thresholds in urban design related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Design in different scales in urban design 1 related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Design in different scales in urban design 2 related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Design equipment in public design related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Sustainability in urban design related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Current Urban Design examples related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 End of the course and general evaluation not available Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams reviewing the previous topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams reviewing the previous topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 14 14
Total Workload (Hour) 77
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,08
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 14.10.2024 07:01