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| Unit | FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE |
| INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PR. | |
| Code | IMS480 |
| Name | Interior Plants |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör. Dr. Emre PINAR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to recognize indoor plants, gain knowledge about major plant groups and their characteristics, and select and use plants appropriately in line with aesthetic, functional, and sustainable design principles. It also aims to equip students with the ability to analyze indoor environmental conditions, identify suitable plant species, apply plant care and management practices, and evaluate plants as an integral part of holistic interior design.
Course Content
The course examines the definition, historical development, and role of indoor plants in design, focusing on major plant groups and analyzing important families, genera, and species in terms of their morphological and decorative characteristics. The aesthetic, functional, and psychological contributions of plants are evaluated within the framework of biophilic design. Environmental factors affecting indoor conditions—such as light, temperature, humidity, air circulation, and soil properties—are analyzed, and criteria for selecting appropriate plant species are explained accordingly. Various usage techniques, including potted plants, vertical gardens, terrariums, and hydroponic systems, are introduced, along with maintenance practices such as irrigation, fertilization, pruning, propagation, and pest and disease management. Additionally, sustainable design approaches, low-maintenance plant species, and current applications in interior planting are addressed through the development of sample arrangements and maintenance plans.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Yalçın Mengi, Y. (2025).İç Mekan Bitkileri. NOBEL Kitabevi. Uzun, G. (2007). Türkiye İç Mekan Bitkileri Tanıtım Kitabı. Floraplus Kitapları. Yazgan, M., Uslu, A., & Özyavuz, M. (2009). İç Mekan Bitkileri ve Tasarımı.
Notes
Edward O. Wilson (1984). Biophilia Stephen R. Kellert (2008). Biophilic Design Lincoln Taiz & Eduardo Zeiger (2015). Plant Physiology and Development NASA (1989). Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement Royal Horticultural Society – Indoor Plant Guides
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes indoor plants by their families, genera, and species. |
| LO02 | Has knowledge of plant-based design in interior spaces. |
| LO03 | Has knowledge of the uses of indoor plants. |
| LO04 | Can make evaluations regarding the use of these plant species in solving problems. |
| LO05 | Has knowledge of the care of indoor plants. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Constantly follows and defines current publications and developments regarding the Interior Architecture profession. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the effects of interior architecture design and applications on universal, social and environmental dimensions. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes project and construction site management and practices, environmental and occupational safety issues. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It explains the basic design, history and technical knowledge that can be used in the profession of interior architecture. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the legal consequences of interior architecture applications. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses visual design elements when preparing reports in the field of Interior Architecture. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the analyses, findings, results and suggestions of a professional idea or an interior project. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Creates/implements contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals within realistic physical, social and economic constraints, within the framework of aesthetic values and user needs. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It uses modern tools, techniques and technologies regarding design, drawing, software and application in all stages of interior architecture projects from design to implementation. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to analyze collected data, synthesize different information and ideas, interpret the results obtained and use them in the interior architecture design process. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to be sensitive to the interiors and built environments we live in, and to identify the problems and needs in these spaces with a critical and rational point of view. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Within the framework of lifelong learning, they gain the ability to develop themselves in scientific, social, cultural and sports fields. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to work individually and use priority. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can follow professional literature and other international developments in interior architecture. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | İç Mimarlık alanının gerektirdiği konularda bilim ve teknolojideki gelişmeleri izleyerek bu gelişmeler doğrultusunda kendisini sürekli yeniler. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Applies the professional, scientific and ethical responsibility rules concerning the interior architecture profession. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses databases and other information sources effectively in the field of Interior Architecture. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In order to practice the profession of interior architecture, he/she is open to interdisciplinary approaches and makes appropriate use of different disciplines. | 5 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the field of Interior Architecture. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses theoretical, methodological and applied knowledge in the professional field together to develop interior architectural design suggestions and applications. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about indoor plants and their areas of use. | There is no preparation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | General information about indoor plants and their purposes of use. | There is no preparation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Environmental factors affecting the use of plants in indoor spaces. | There is no preparation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Assigning students a project to develop a plant-based design for a selected interior space. | Conducting research on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Introduction of indoor plant species 1. | Conducting research on topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 6 | Introduction of indoor plant species 2. | Conducting research on topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 7 | Introduction of indoor plant species 3. | Conducting research on the topic and the assignment. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Discussion of progress related to assignments and student presentations. | Presentation board. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | General information about the Lamiaceae (Labiataceae), Crassulaceae, and Commelinaceae families, including their general characteristics, their use in interior spaces, important species and varieties, and information on their care and cultivation. | Project studies. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | General information about the Liliaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Agavaceae families, including their general characteristics, their use in interior spaces, important species and varieties, and information on their care and cultivation. It also includes information on other bulbous genera and species used in interior spaces, as well as their areas and forms of use. | Project studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | General information about the Rubiaceae and Gesneriaceae families, including their general characteristics, their use in interior spaces, important species and varieties, and information on their care and cultivation. | Project studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Maintenance procedures for indoor plants. | Conducting research on topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Preparation of an interior plant design project. | Project and presentation preparation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Development and presentation of interior planting projects. | Project development and preparation of presentations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Presentation of the project board. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Presentation of the project board. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||