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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ARCH085

Course Name:

High Performance Green Buildings and LEED Cerftification

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

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:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ZEHRA TONBUL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Examining the importance of high performance green buildings. Definition of the sustainability discipline. Description of high performance green buildings. Introduction to LEED certification. Learning green design techniques, methodology, and process.
Course Content:	Elective course for architecture students with professional English and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can define the sustainability dicipline
2) will be introduced and informed the importance of high performance green buildings
3) learn the green building design methodologies and techniques

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and meeting
2)	Introduction to the high performance green buildings and description of sustainability
3)	The role and the importance of the architect in green building design, Green building design and certification process
4)	Introduction of LEED certification and certification structure and process
5)	Location and Transportation, Credits and Example Performances
6)	Sustainable Sites Prerequisite, Credits and Example Performances
7)	Water Efficiency Prerequisites, Credits and Example Performances
8)	Materials and Resources Prerequisites, Credits and Example Performances
9)	Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisites, Credits and Example Performances
10)	Submission of homework Part 1 Essay Submission
11)	Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisites, Credits and Example Performances
12)	Innovation Prerequisites, Credits and Example Performances Regional Priority, Energy Modeling, Carbon Footprint Dicipline , Life Cycle Assesment
13)	Innovation Prerequisites, Credits and Example Performances Regional Priority, Energy Modeling, Carbon Footprint Dicipline , Life Cycle Assesment
14)	Innovation Prerequisites, Credits and Example Performances Regional Priority, Energy Modeling, Carbon Footprint Dicipline , Life Cycle Assesment
15)	Submission of Research Assignment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	References: USGBC LEED Reference Guide, Published by USGBC Green Build and LEED Core Concepts Guide, Published by USGBC
References:	Cradle to Cradle : Remaking the Way We Make Things , Michael Braungart, William Mcdonough Green Source Magazine, Green Building Projects and Sustainable Design Case Studies, Published by Mc Graw Hill Construcition Eko Yapi Dergisi, Cedbik

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.	3	3	3
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.	2
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.		2	2
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.	2
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.	3	3	3
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.	3	3	3
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach.
2)	She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles.	3
3)	She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects.
4)	Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action.	2
5)	She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices.	2
6)	She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements.	3
7)	In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field.	3
8)	To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues.
9)	She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member.
10)	Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture.
11)	Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality.	3
12)	She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster.
13)	She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning.	3
14)	She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights.
15)	Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Homework Assignments	1	2
Final	1	3
Total Workload		75