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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| ARCHITECTURE (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MM517 |
| Name | Integrated Net-Zero Carbon Building Design |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ahadollah AZAMI |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The primary aim of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of net-zero-carbon building design through an integrated, performance-driven approach. The course explores key themes such as energy efficiency, renewable energy integration—particularly Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)—climate-responsive design strategies, and life-cycle carbon assessment. Students will develop the ability to formulate context-sensitive design solutions tailored to diverse climatic conditions, utilize advanced simulation tools, and critically evaluate building performance. By bridging theoretical knowledge with applied methodologies, the course prepares students to design, analyze, and optimize buildings that meet net-zero carbon targets in real-world architectural practice.
Course Content
This course addresses integrated net-zero carbon building design. It covers energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, carbon reduction, and life cycle assessment. Students develop climate-responsive design strategies, perform building performance analyses, and create sustainable, low-carbon solutions aligned with net-zero targets and environmental performance goals in diverse climatic contexts.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Weekly Program PPS Presentations
Notes
• Edward Mazria (2018). Architecture 2030: The Role of the Built Environment in Achieving Carbon Neutrality. Architecture 2030. • Norbert Lechner (2015). Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects (4th ed.). Wiley. • David J. Sailor (2014). A Review of Methods for Estimating Anthropogenic Heat and Moisture Emissions in the Urban Environment. International Journal of Climatology. • International Energy Agency (2021). Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector. IEA. • U.S. Green Building Council (2023). LEED v4.1 for Building Design and Construction. USGBC. • Passive House Institute (2019). Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Guidebook. PHI. • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2022). Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. Cambridge University Press. • Mark Z. Jacobson (2020). 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything. Cambridge University Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Critically analyze the principles and emerging frameworks of net-zero carbon building design |
| LO02 | Develop climate-responsive architectural strategies tailored to diverse environmental conditions |
| LO03 | Utilize building performance simulation tools to evaluate and compare design alternatives. |
| LO04 | Interpret life-cycle carbon and energy performance data to inform optimized design decisions. |
| LO05 | Design and communicate integrated net-zero carbon architectural solutions at a professional level. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Deepens and develops its knowledge about architectural theory, history and practice and other related arts, technologies and human sciences at the level of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the knowledge she has acquired on architecture, urban design and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | In a research process, he/she selects and uses the methods related to research and evaluation that are suitable for his/her purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops critical thinking about the nature of information, its sources, production of information and problems related to testing of information within the field of architecture. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement at an expert level. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets the relationship between humans and the environment they live in from a structural, functional, technical or aesthetic perspective, using interdisciplinary knowledge. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Competent in theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Uses knowledge with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet needs. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects and uses appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, interpret and present data, information and findings obtained in the subject area. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility and carries out a study in its theoretical and practical aspects independently or in harmony within a group. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In order to conduct in-depth research or produce solutions within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics on a selected subject area or a determined problem for the benefit of society, it uses appropriate methods to access data, interprets the results and announces them in various media. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Produces information experimentally by individually acquiring relevant information in architectural processes, selecting, evaluating, recording and various applications. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Expresses his/her thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules by knowing field-specific concepts and terminology, attending meetings and congresses, making presentations and using appropriate communication tools. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans in matters related to the field of architecture, taking into account innovative ethical, environmental and social values, and evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets current developments in the field at home and abroad by following publications using her foreign language knowledge. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction by using knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills related to the discipline of architecture in interdisciplinary studies. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to net-zero carbon concepts and global targets | No preliminaries | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Climate change, emissions, and the building sector | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Principles of climate-responsive architectural design | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Building energy performance fundamentals | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Passive design strategies (shading, natural ventilation) | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Active systems and energy-efficient technologies | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Renewable energy systems (focus on BIPV) | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Relevant Reading and Research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Introduction to simulation tools (energy & PV) | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon accounting | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Case studies (global + Türkiye context) | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Design optimization and parametric approaches | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Net-zero energy vs. net-zero carbon | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Integrated design process and interdisciplinary workflow | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Examination/Discussion/Recommendations Assessment | Relevant Reading and Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Project Submission | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Project Submission | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||