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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:

ARCH093

Course Name:

Parametric Design

Semester:

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:

Öğr. Gör. MEHMET SARPER TAKKECİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Mehmet Sarper Takkeci, Mehmet Berk Bostancı

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This elective course is structured to introduce and develop an understanding of computational methods and parametric modelling through various tutorials and design tasks. Through this process, students will acquire diverse computational skills covering basics of parametric tools and computational geometry. In addition to this, students will be introduced physics simulations tools to generate form through mesh relaxation. Finally, students will experiment with digital fabrication techniques that will equip students with modelling and fabrication protocols to create physical models generated by parametric workflows. The main idea behind the structure of the class is to engage students with diverse computational workflows that can have a cumulative input towards couple of design tasks.

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of computational thinking and parametric modelling. The semester is organized around four stages that will combine various concepts such as NURBS modelling, data-handling and manipulation, form-finding and digital fabrication. The semester is organized to facilitate the timely completion of weekly tutorials, design tasks and a final project. To facilitate this outcome, the students will investigate diverse methods and experimental procedures that will involve arithmetic, geometry, design rules, materials, fabrication. In addition, the class is geared towards covering rigorous methodologies, procedures and theories of the digital age while covering a foundational understanding of parametric modelling and computational thinking and their complementary relation to design.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Develop an understanding of computational geometry and parametric modelling
2) Ability and clearness to present ideas through parametric workflows
3) Understand the basic relationships between digital models, scale and space
4) Clearness and precision to model and represent advanced geometry
5) Ability to combine digital fabrication techniques with design
6) Ability to develop advanced knowledge about digital fabrication
7) Develop an interest in experimental design strategies combining different computational mediums and tools

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Parametric Modelling
2)	Data, Data Handling
3)	Vectors & Planes
4)	Domains, Ranges, Series
5)	Spatial Transformations
6)	Form Finding I (Kangaroo)
7)	Form Finding II (Kangaroo)
8)	Form Finding III (Kangaroo)
9)	Volumetric Modelling
10)	Sectioning & Nesting
11)	Prototyping & Fabrication
12)	Individual Work
13)	Individual Work
14)	Final Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Jason S. Johnson & Joshua Vermillon, Digital Design Exercises for Architecture Students

References:

Marjan Colletti, Digital Poetics: An Open Theory of Design-Research in Architecture
Scott Marble, Digital Workflows in Architecture: Design – Assembly – Industry
Achim Menges and Sean Ahlquist, Computational Design Thinking
Jenny Sabin, Meander
Mark Garcia, Diagrams of Architecture
Lars Spuybroek, Nox: Machining Architecture
George Stiny, Shape
Dimitis Kottas, Contemporary Digital Architecture: Design and Techniques
Lisa Iwamoto, Digital Fabrications: Architectural and Material Techniques

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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) 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.
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.	3	3	3	3	3	3	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.
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.
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)	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.
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.	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.
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.
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
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	3	% 60
Final	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Presentations / Seminar	2	2
Homework Assignments	13	26
Final	1	5
Total Workload		75