İÇT420

School of Architecture and Design \ Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

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6

Elective

Turkish

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Various spaces of different scales and functions are examined within the scope of Universal Design criteria. Universal design is considered in parallel with its ergonomic foundation, not only for disabled individuals but also with a perspective that enhances the quality of life for all people regardless of age, gender, and ability. It provides a universal and sustainable design approach for designing living and usage spaces under various conditions. Within the course, selected assignments, applications, or projects are discussed weekly in relation to universal design themes, expanding the scope of implementation.

Steinfeld, E., & Maisel, J. M. (2012). Universal design handbook (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Bergman, D. (2009). Sustainable design: A critical guide. Princeton Architectural Press.
Dreyfuss, H. (1967). Designing for people. Allworth Press.
Jackson, G. L. (2003). Architectural design for the elderly. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
Keeney, R. L. (2007). Universal design: Creating inclusive environments. Wiley.
https://www.humanitarianlibrary.org/humanitarian

The aim of this course is to ensure that students develop a deep understanding of universal design principles and gain the ability to apply these principles to spatial designs at different scales. In this context, the course aims to develop accessible, inclusive, and sustainable design approaches that enhance the quality of life for individuals of all ages, genders, and physical abilities.

1. Understands the fundamental principles of universal design and its relationship with ergonomics, developing design solutions that meet the needs of different user groups.
2. Designs accessible and sustainable living spaces that consider differences in age, gender, and abilities.
3. Analyzes living and usage spaces under different conditions and provides innovative and functional spatial solutions from a universal design perspective.

Week 1: Definition of the Course, Course Rules, and Scope
Week 2: Design Process and Fundamental Principles, Sharing the project/application/assignments with students
Week 3: Initiating the design process through presentations by working groups
Week 4: User Needs + Accessibility + Aesthetics + Functionality, Project Critiques
Week 5: Gender and Cultural Factors, Project Critiques
Week 6: Midterm Evaluation
Week 7: Sustainability and Environmentally Friendly Design, Project Critiques
Week 8: Cultural Diversity and Flexibility in Design, Project Critiques
Week 9: Project Critiques
Week 10: Project Critiques
Week 11: Project Critiques
Week 12: Project Critiques

• Midterm Assignments 50 %
• Final 40 %
• Participation 10 %