School of Architecture and Design \ Architecture
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
This course provides an introduction to structural systems and building materials, emphasizing their relationship to architectural design. Through lectures and analytical discussions, students will examine material behavior, structural elements, and system performance. The course integrates model-based analysis to develop a deeper understanding of how materials and structural systems contribute to architectural design.
Textbook and / or References
Ching, Francis D.K., Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler. Çev. Neslihan Göçmen. Çizimlerle Taşıyıcı Sistemler (İstanbul: Yem, 2009)
Demirel, Emre. Strüktür Neden Gereklidir? (İstanbul: Janus,2017)
Deplazes, Andrea. Constructing Architecture Materials Processes Structures. A Handbook (Berlin: Birkhauser, 2005)
Eriç, Murat. Yapı Fiziği ve Malzemesi (İstanbul: MSÜ, 2010)
Farrelly, Lorraine. Çev. Derya Nüket Özen. Mimarlıkta Yapım + Malzeme (İstanbul: Literatür, 2017)
Silver, Pete and Will McLean. Çev. Tuğçe Selin Tağmat. Mimarlık Teknolojisine Giriş (İstanbul: Yem, 2011)
Toydemir, Nihat, Erol Gürdal, Leyla Tanaçan. Yapı Elemanı Tasarımında Malzeme (İstanbul: İTÜ, 2011)
This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of structural systems and material behavior in architectural design. Through theoretical knowledge and hands-on model-making, students will develop the ability to analyze and discuss load transfer mechanisms, material properties, and their impact on structural performance. To provide an understanding of the primary materials used in building elements, their properties, and their applications.
1. Posseses knowledge of fundamental structural concepts such as load transfer, supports, stress, and deformation. (Knowledge)
2. Posseses knowledge of the behavior of materials such as stone, brick, adobe, wood, steel, and reinforced concrete under axial and lateral forces.(Knowledge)
3. Identify and compare structural performances of different structural elements including arches, cables, domes, shells, columns, beams and frames. (Skill)
4. Analyze the behavior of materials such as stone, brick, wood, steel, and reinforced concrete in various structural applications. (Skill)
5. Construct physical models to test and demonstrate structural principles.(Competence)
6. Critically evaluate material behavior and load transfer mechanisms 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. What is a structural system?
Week 2: Fundamental concepts: load transfer, support, stress, and deformation. Structural elements: Cable and arch, Systems: Tensile structures Materials: Cables, Stone, brick, mud-brick
Week 3 : Structural elements: Vaults, domes and shellsMaterials: Stone, brick, mud-brick
Week 4: Homework 1: Class discussions and jury evaluation.
Week 5: Structural elements: Columns, beams, trussesMaterials: Wood and steel
Week 6: Structural element: Frame Material: Reinforced concrete
Week 7: Homework 2: Class discussions and jury evaluation
Week 8: Reinforced concrete slabs and thin shellsHigh-rise structures
Week 9: Case studies exemplifying different structural systemsHomework 3: Class discussions and jury evaluation
Week 10: Homework 4: Class discussions
Week 11: Homework 4: Class discussions
Week 12: Homework 4: Jury evaluation
Tentative Assesment Methods
• Homeworks 60 %
• Final Submission and Jury 40 %
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