Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ICM068

Course Name:

Sustainability in Interior Architectural Design

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. BİLGE YARAREL DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Zuhal Ayanoğlu

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to create basic knowledge about sustainability in interior design; To gain the ability to use sustainable design strategies such as energy conservation, water conservation, material conservation and human health and comfort as data in interior design; To examine environmental performance systems in interior design and to gain the ability to prepare and present research reports on sustainability problems in interior design.

Course Content:

Concept of sustainability, sustainability in the built environment, sustainable interior design, sustainable space design strategies according to the lifespan of spaces (temporary, flexible, long-term), certification systems related to environmental performance, environmental performance evaluation of interior spaces, preparation of technical reports.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding Sustainable Design Principles
2) Sustainability Consciousness in Material Selection
3) Ability to Design in Compliance with Green Certification Standards

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: Information about the purpose and scope of the course
2)	Concept of sustainability, environmental, socio-cultural and economic sustainability, sustainability in the built environment, concept of sustainable architecture
3)	Sustainable interior design, sustainable space design strategies according to the lifespan of spaces (temporary, flexible, long-term)
4)	Certification systems related to environmental performance
5)	Strategy 1: Energy and water conservation: Passive design, selection of energy-efficient equipment, use of renewable energy, reuse of water, selection of water-saving equipment
6)	Strategy 2: Material conservation: Reduce, reuse, recycle
7)	Strategy 3: Human health and comfort: Thermal, auditory, visual comfort and indoor air quality
8)	Midterm
9)	Environmental performance assessment of interior spaces: Research, data collection, analysis, evaluation 1
10)	Environmental performance assessment of interior spaces: Research, data collection, analysis, evaluation 2
11)	Student presentations-Discussion
12)	Student presentations-Discussion
13)	Student presentations-Discussion
14)	Student presentations-Discussion

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Bauer, M., Mösle, P., & Schwarz, M. (2009). Green building: guidebook for sustainable architecture. Springer Science & Business Media. Edwards B.(1998). Sustainable architecture, Architectural Press. Jones D.L. (1998). Architecture and the environment, Laurence King Publishing,Londra. Jones, L. (2008). Environmentally responsible design: Green and sustainable design for interior designers. John Wiley & Sons. Moxon, S. (2012). Sustainability in interior design. Laurence King Publishing. Sassi, P. (2006). Strategies for sustainable architecture. Taylor & Francis. Schmitz-Günther, T.(1998). Living spaces, sustainable building & design, Könemann, Cologne. Spiegel R. and Meadows, D. (1999). Green building materials, John Wiley&Sons Inc., New York. Williamson, T., Radford, A., & Bennetts, H. (2003). Understanding sustainable architecture. Taylor & Francis. Winchip, S. M. (2011). Sustainable design for interior environments second edition. A&C Black.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.
2) Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.
3) To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.
4) Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5) Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.
6) To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.
7) Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.
8) To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9) Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10) To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11) To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12) To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13) According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14) Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.
2)	Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.
3)	To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.
4)	Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5)	Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.
6)	To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.
7)	Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.
8)	To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9)	Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10)	To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11)	To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12)	To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13)	According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14)	Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Project	4	8
Final	1	2
Total Workload		38