GRADUATE SCHOOL

Design Studies (With Thesis)

FFD 557 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Ecological and Bio-climatical Design
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FFD 557
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The general objective of the semester course is to strengthen the knowledge and sensitivity of a student towards an ecological and sustainable design.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Student will be able to recognize ecological and bioclimatic design concept and attitudes.
  • Student will be able to develop sensitivity towards an ecology.
  • Student will be able to analyze the effects of an ecological design behavior.
  • Student will be able to identify research opportunities in this field.
  • Student will be able to evaluate an ecological and bioclimatic design project.
Course Description The course analyzes, discusses and researches the eco system, ecological construction methods, bioclimatic design, environmental problems and pollution including air pollution, water pollution, solid wastes and noise pollution. Additionally, the course guides towards an investigation of ecological principles in human relationships, and the interaction with the environment.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction (Definition and Aim of the course)
2 Ecological, Bio-climatical and Sustainable Design Principles
3 Ecological, Bio-Climatical and Sustainable Design Documentary Series I/ Discussions I
4 Ecological, Bio-Climatical and Sustainable Design Documentary Series II/ Discussions II Project Study
5 Project Study I Project Study
6 Ecological, Bio-Climatical and Sustainable Design Documentary Series III/ Discussions III
7 Ecological, Bio-Climatical and Sustainable Design Documentary Series IV/ Discussions IV
8 Student Presentations-I
9 Student Presentations-II
10 Ecological, Bio-Climatical and Sustainable Design Documentary Series V/ Discussions V
11 Ecological, Bio-Climatical and Sustainable Design Documentary Series VI/ Discussions VI
12 Project Study & Evaluations Preparation for the presentations of Project Studies
13 Ecological, Bio-Climatical and Sustainable Design Documentary Series VII/ Discussions VII Preparation for the presentations of Project Studies
14 Evaluations and discussions of Project Studies Preparation for the presentations of Project Studies
15 Submission of the Final Project TBA
16 Exhibition of the Final Project TBA

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

1.“The New Ecological Home, A Complete Guide to Green Building Options” by Daniel D. Chiras, Chelesa Green publishing Company, 2004 2.“Green from the Ground up, Sustainable, Healty, and EnergyEfficient Home Construction” by David Johnston & Scott Gibson, The Taunton Press, 2008 3.The Green Imperative: Natural Design for the Real World by Victor Papanek, Publisher: Thames & Hudson (October 1, 1995).

Suggested Readings/Materials 1.“The New Ecological Home, A Complete Guide to Green Building Options” by Daniel D. Chiras, Chelesa Green publishing Company, 2004 2.“Green from the Ground up, Sustainable, Healty, and EnergyEfficient Home Construction” by David Johnston & Scott Gibson, The Taunton Press, 2008 3.The Green Imperative: Natural Design for the Real World by Victor Papanek, Publisher: Thames & Hudson (October 1, 1995) 4. Several internet sources

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
45
Project
1
55
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
4
20
80
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
40
40
Project
1
57
57
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
0
    Total
225

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

to be able to expand the practical knowledge gained in undergraduate programs with theoretical field of design research,

2

to be able to examine, interpret data and assess concepts and ideas with research methods of design theory and social sciences,

3

to be able to identify problems of design disciplines in times of global / environmental crisis and to be able to develop possible solutions for design practitioners,

X
4

to be able to expand knowledge on the history of material culture as it relates to design practices of the past,

5

to be able to promote research on local practices of everyday life and assess the outcome to implement design solutions,

X
6

to be able to facilitate interactions in between varied design disciplines and to promote collaborative work to solve complex problems,

X
7

to be able to process outcome of design research to be applied in design education,

X
8

to be able to instigate research on the new tools, technologies and materials of production in order to accelerate changes in design practices,

X
9

to be able to develop an ethical approach towards design professions in order to install social and environmental responsibilities,

X
10

to be able to use a foreign language for both chasing the scientific publication and developing proper communication with colleagues from other countries, in written and verbal ways.

11

to be able to use computer programs needed in the field design as well as information and communication technologies in advanced levels (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level”).

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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