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:

ICM222

Course Name:

Structure

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

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

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. GÖKÇE SAADET ARPACI COŞKUN

Course Lecturer(s):

Şafak Beşiroğlu

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the Structural Design course is to ensure students understand the fundamental structural principles when creating architectural designs. This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of topics such as the durability of structures, the functioning of load-bearing systems, material selection, and structural solutions. By considering both aesthetic and functional aspects of their designs while also taking structural integrity into account, students can develop more robust and secure projects. The Structural Design course familiarizes interior design students with the engineering aspect of architectural design, enabling them to work more consciously and successfully on future projects.

Course Content:

This course instructs Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department students on basic structural concepts while also examining various structural examples. It focuses on different structural systems to understand the interaction of architectural design with structural elements. Students extensively study active structural systems such as form, vector, section, surface, and height. The course emphasizes the importance of structural design to students and provides information on how to design effective structures. Additionally, it includes model applications to give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned. After the midterm exam, students are divided into groups to work on structural examples. By providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the course enables students to succeed in future interior architecture projects.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students grasp fundamental structural concepts and understand the role of structural elements in the architectural design process.
1) Students put their acquired knowledge into practice through model applications and evaluate their progress by critically analyzing the implementations.
2) Students analyze and learn about active structural systems such as form, vector, section, surface, and height through various examples.
3) Students understand how to design effective and robust structures and grasp the significance of structural design in architectural projects.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Provision of Information Regarding Course Structure and Process
2)	Concept of Structure, Examples of Structures from Nature, Architectural and Structural Design Interactions
3)	Form-Active Structural Systems
4)	Vector-Active Structural Systems
5)	Section-Active Structural Systems
6)	Surface-Active Structural Systems
7)	Height-Active Structural Systems
8)	Midterm Examination
9)	Structural Design and Efficiency
10)	Structural Examples, Group Division
11)	Model Application and Critique
12)	Model Application and Critique
13)	Model Application and Critique
14)	Model Application and Critique

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ching, F. D. K., Onouye, B. S., Zuberbuhler, D. (2009). Building Structures Illustrated – Patterns, Systems and Design
Engel, H. (2004). Strüktür Sistemleri.
Hanaor, A. (1998). Principles of Structures.
Onouye, B., Kane, K. (2012). Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction.
Salvadori, M. (1990). Why Buildings Stad Up.
Salvadori, M. (2000). The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects.
Sandaker, B. N., Eggen, A. P., Cruvellier, M. (2011). The Structural Basis of Architecture.
Seward, D. (1998) Understanding Structures: Analysis, materials, design.
Türkçü, Ç. (2009). Çağdaş Taşıyıcı Sistemler.

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	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
2)	Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.	2
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.	2
4)	Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.	1
5)	Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.	1
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.	1
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.	2
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.	3
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.	1
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
Attendance	1	% 10
Application	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	10	36
Application	5	16
Study Hours Out of Class	2	6
Project	4	16
Homework Assignments	2	4
Midterms	1	4
Final	1	4
Total Workload		86