School of Architecture and Design \ Architecture
	
	
	
 
				
	Course Credit
	ECTS Credit
	Course Type
	Instructional Language
 
				
				
	Programs that can take the course
	
	
	
 
	Architecture Bachelor's Degree Program
	
	
	
 
				
	This course provides an introduction to building elements and building materials, emphasizing their relationship to architectural design. Through lectures and analytical discussions, students will familiarize themselves with building elements, acquire basic knowledge of materials for building elements, and reinforce their knowledge of architectural expression with building elements. The course integrates model-based analysis to develop a deeper understanding of how building elements and primary materials contribute to architectural design.
	
	
	
 
				
	Textbook and / or References
	
	
	
 
	• Malcolm Millais, Building Structures, A conceptual approach, 1997, E&FN Spom london
• Peter A. Mann, Illustrated Residential and Commercial Construction, Prentice Hall, New Jersey,1989
• Francis D.K. CHING; Building Construction Illustrated, 4th edition, 2008, John Willey&Sons INC, Canada
• Edward Allen, Fundementals of Building Construction, Materials and Methods, Second Edition, John Willey&Sons, Canada, 1990
• Köksal Özcan, Yapı, Bilim Yayıncılık, Ankara, 1998
• William Rupp, Arnold Friedmann, Constructin Materials for Interior Design, New York, 1989
	
	
	
 
				
	The aim of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of structural elements and building materials in architectural design. 
Through theoretical knowledge and hands-on model making;
- Develop students' ability to analyze and discuss structural elements, material properties and their impact on architectural design
- Develop an understanding of the major materials used in building elements, their properties and applications.
	
	
	
 
				
	
					
						1. Have knowledge about basic structural terms. (Knowledge)
					
						2. Have knowledge about building elements and materials used in construction. (Knowledge)
					
						3. Examine, define and compare qualified buildings within the scope of foundations, structural systems, non-bearing building elements (doors, windows, walls, etc.) and roof systems. (Skill)
					
						4. Analyze the use of materials such as stone, brick, wood, steel and concrete in architectural and structural design. (Skill
					
						5. Create physical models using the theoretical knowledge learned in the course. (Competence)
					
						6. Critically evaluate building elements and materials through class discussions and hands-on exercises. (Competence)
					
						7. Develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between structural design, material selection and architectural expression. (Skill)
					
				
	
	
	
 
				
	Week 1: Introduction to the Course - Introduction to Building Elements and Systems
Week 2: Foundations
Week 3: Bearing Walls, Framing and Building Systems
Week 4: Partition Walls
Week 5: Slabs
Week 6: Roofs
Week 7: Roofs
Week 8: Circulation Elements
Week 9: Class discussions 
Week 10: Critics
Week 11: Critics
Week 12: Evaluation
	
	
	
 
				
				
					
					
						
							
								
									| Tentative Assesment Methods | 
								
									| Activities | Number | Weight (%) | 
							
							
								
									
										| Course Attendance/Participation | 12 | 10% | 
								
									
										| Laboratory | - | - | 
								
									
										| Application | - | - | 
								
									
										| Homework | - | - | 
								
									
										| Project | 4 | 90% | 
								
									
										| Presentation | - | - | 
								
									
										| Field Work | - | - | 
								
									
										| Internship | - | - | 
								
									
										| Course Boards | - | - | 
								
									
										| Quiz | - | - | 
								
									
										| Midterm Exam | - | - | 
								
									
										| Final Exam | - | - | 
								
							
							
								
									|  | Total | 100% | 
							
						
						
						
							
								
									| Tentative ECTS-Workload Table | 
								
									| Activities | Number/Weeks | Duration (Hours) | Workload | 
							
							
								
									
										| Course Hours (first 6 weeks) | 6 | 4 | 24 | 
								
									
										| Course Hours (last 6 weeks) | 6 | 5 | 30 | 
								
									
										| Laboratory | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Application | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Homework | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Project | 4 | 16 | 64 | 
								
									
										| Presentation | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Field Work | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Internship | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Course Boards | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Preparation for Quiz | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Preparation for Midterm Exam | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Final Exam | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Preparation for Final Exam | - | - | - | 
								
									
										| Study Hours Out of Class (preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) | - | - | - | 
								
							
							
								
									| Total Workload |  |  | 118 | 
								
									| Total Workload / 30 |  |  | 118 / 30 | 
								
									|  |  |  | 3.933333 | 
								
									| ECTS Credits of the Course |  |  | 4 | 
							
						
					
				
			
				
					
						
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