Course Descriptions

Description of building materials. The behavior and usage areas of materials in buildings. Production and application methods.

To create and evaluate the relationship between design, presentation and the ability to manage design process. Being able to comprehend the relationship between form, function and space. To understand and comprehend user-space and outfit-space relationships. Plan-section relationships. To improve project expression and presentation abilities.

This lecture aims to improve the drawing standards and skills of the students, in order to gain a proper representational knowledge throughout their educational and professional life. The lecture teaches to the student to read and describe their designs both two and three(2D-3D) dimensionally, while finding solutions throughout the design process.

The course aims to give the students the ability to draw their designs, where they are understood through the related disciplines and their capacities are improved and described via their abilities of architectural drawings. Graphically the mission is to improve the capacity of the student to define, describe and visualize his design with an accessible and readable graphics and perspectives.

Design and space organization of a house (detached house or apartment). Stages and process of space design, application of presentation techniques.

Design and organization of an office (law, architecture, tourism, etc.) about 100-200 m2. Design process, development of different solutions and presentation.

The introduction of elements that make up the structure of crude in Architecture. Moving in terms of building types : masonry and frame structures. Foundations, walls and floors ; applications at various scales.

Staircases, roofs covered by rough structure. Details of all applications in a variety of sizes.

The functions, the performance evaluation and application principles of fine structure components to complete the rough structure. Joinery, doors, wall and floor coverings.

Functions, performance evaluations and application principles of building components for finishing and completing the structure. Suspended ceilings, raised floors, demountable partitions, windows, ironmongery, balustrades.

Konut dışında kullanılan otel, lokanta, büro, mağaza gibi farklı fonksiyonlarda mekânlarda kullanılacak elemanların boyut ve formlarından başlayarak mekân düzenlemeleri için gerekli bilgiler İç mekân tasarımında geçerli tüm temel bilgilerle, konfor sağlanmasına yönelik olarak ısıtma, havalandırma ve aydınlatma gereksinimleri hakkında genel bilgilere sahip olma, otel, lokanta, büro, mağaza gibi konularda iç mekân projeleri tasarlayabilme.

Necessary information about place designing by starting the elements shapes and forms which can be utilized (used) in varios functions and places except for the recidence like hotel, restaurant, office, shopping center. All current basic informaton in order to ensure comfort by havig general information about the needs for the heating, aeration and illumination. To be able to design interior Project about the subject like hotel, restaurant, Office, shopiing center.

Providing training in computer design and in techical architectural illustrations. Providing education of preparing to presentation using CAD-based programs.

Design and organization of a shopping mall, office, club, restaurant, store etc. according to official regulations and rules of interior architecture. Stages and process of space design, application of presentation techniques.

Design and organization of a public space such as community center, library, clinic, nightclub and boutique according to official regulations and rules of interior architecture. Stages and process of space design, application of presentation techniques.

Creating the power to do computer modeling and design,establishing foundations to prepare the ground for new work,handling concept of place with basic 3D design objects,observing concepts like material,light and texture to the effects on the place.

Design and organization of a public or private building such as school, office building, hotel or movie theater more than 1000 m2; by considering the structural, lighting and HCAV systems. Stages and process of space design, application of presentation techniques.

Design and organization of a mix-used project. Stages and process of space design, application of presentation techniques. Students are encouraged to develop a personal position and an increasing autonomy in design work.

Departmental Elective-I

Departmental Elective-II

Introduction to the scope and vocabulary of architecture. Study of the design activity at different scales and levels of space; order and character of places. Analysis of form, structure, use and meaning. Physical and cultural influences on architectural form.

2D ve 3D modeling. Design elements: point, line, plane, space, texture, colour, light, form. Design principles: repetition, harmony, scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, continuity, complexity, dominance. Visual perception and perceptual psychology. Proximity and similarity. Visual hallucination. Spatial organization and space geometry in two and three dimensional studies. Analysis of natural and artificial environment. Figurative knowledge: point, line, contour drawing, and drawing of movement. Knowledge of colour and psychological effects of colour. Visual arts. Plastic arts.

Various presentation and rendering techniques, free-hand sketching; perception and presentation of natural and man-made environments; analysis of part/whole, figure/ground, form/structure, mass/space, form/function relations. Analytical drawing and visualization techniques of architectural forms through historical and contemporary examples

This course will cover the basic techniques of computer aided design. Introduction to design exploration, visualization and presentation by using SketchUp and Photoshop

English Speaking Skills

Sets of real numbers. Functions, special functions. Symmetry, translations and reflections. Lines. Systems of equations. Exponential and logarithmic functions, properties of logarithms. Limits and continuity. The derivative., Rules for differentiation, Derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions. Implicit differentiation. Logarithmic differentiation. Local and absolute extrema. Concavity. Asymptotes.

Building, construction, building materials and structural systems, the rules of a particular construction system. Development of particular skills in determining and representing building elements and systems. Structural properties of the widely used construction systems in our country.

Examination of different building types emerging from activities and needs, their functional and spatial analysis: Analysis of various functional building types such as accommodation structures, education structures, health structures, office buildings and determination of their design criteria.

Building-material-design relation. Basic features of building materials. Binding materials, aggregate, concrete,building blocks, ceramics, glass, wood, plastics, metal, gypsum, asbestos cement, bitumen, mud brick, paintsand protectors. Functional building materials, heat insulating-absorbing materials. Waterproofing materials.Walls and coatings, floors and claddings materials, ceiling coverings. Roof materials.

Force vectors. Moment of a force. Equilibrium of a rigid body in plane. Structural analysis; statically determinate systems. Trusses and frames. Centre of gravity. Moment of inertia. Internal loadings. Moment and shear diagrams. Stress and strain. Mechanical properties of materials. Axial load, torsion, bending, transverse shear. Combined loadings. Buckling of columns.

Academic writing and speaking skills with a focus on organizing a research project involving a proposal, preliminary and ongoing research, annotations, thesis proposal, works cited and an interview to demonstrate the results of their work. Critical thinking, reasoning, logical argumentation, and presentation skills.

The origins of ethical thought; ethical principles and basic theories; personal, academic and professional ethics for engineers; environmental ethics; ethical implications of technology, computer ethics; ethics in research and experimentation.

Design of living spaces formation and organization within interior architecture framework. Definition of the basic functions of dwellings, assesment of the user's social-cultural profile. Setting of dwelling units in coordination of function and user's profile, defining modular patterns in full-scale of interior architecture. Interior architecture development process in view of historical and cultural data.

Concept of space, space defining elements. The theory and application of anthropometric dimensions in space design. Function-activity-equipment relations in space design. Designing dwelling spaces in the context of function-activity-equipment. Preparing an interior architecture project to demonstrate all acquired theoretical knowledge.

HSS Elective-I

A living module for a family of two persons and production of the special module by repeating it in horizontal and vertical axes. The requried analyses and the related basic concepts for the design of the buildings and its immediate environment taking in to account the component of the physical environment.

The design and equipment of the public interior spaces that respond to different functions and human needs. The factors which affect the design of these spaces such as the human-environment relations, technology and culture. The preparation of interior space solutions for non-residential buildings and spaces such as hotels, restaurants, offices and stores and other public buildings.

Summer training. Consolidation of the theoretical and practical acquired knowledge and skills in real construction, management and production process. (Office Internship)

This course aims to discuss political, social, cultural and economic transformations in the 19th century in their relation with the formation of the Republican Turkey and focuses on the modernization process in the early republican period until 1945.

Complementary Elective-I

The application of smallscale interior design projects prepared with technical and aesthetic principles. Design project topics encompass human-environment relationship, physical and psychological environment, values, norms. Using manual and computer tool for the development of design solutions.

History of occupational health and safety. Work law. Occupational health and safety law. National and international conventions. Occupational diseases. Introduction to the concept of hazard and risk

Explanation of communication, explanation of language and its relationship with the thinking proces, culture, society and literature; written and oral communication; main characterisrics of the Turkish language; phrases and types of narration; expressional failure.

Political, social and cultural development of Turkey since WWII. Transition to multi-party system, social transformation in 1960s and 1970s, as well as the demographical change, industrialization and new social movements. The coup d'état of 1980 and its aftermath, political and social polarization in 2000s.

Complementary Elective-II

Considering relations between technology, function, form, space fiction for design of the study subjects design of the building sub-systems and / or selection and implementation of the integration of each other. Starting from the selection of materials, criteria relating to the design of the interior comfort of all sizes aiming to provide the highest level of performance.

Summer training. Consolidation of the in the theoretical and practical acquired knowledge and skills, in real construction, management and production process. (Construction internship)

Hazard and risk concept. Chemical risk factors. Physical risk factors. Biological risk factors. Psychological risk factors. Ergonomic risk factors. Risk analysis and types. Industrial applications

Illustration of “narration” and its types; writing and communication modes; exemplified by masterspieces chosen from Turkish and world literature; exercises in effective writing and public speech.

Complementary Elective-III

Free Elective-I

Projects that consider environmental cues, and build up their own unique concepts. Discussions on the basic topics such as human circulation, form-aesthetics, building material, lighting and technical substructure. Design process techniques like modeling, sketching, drawing and preparing an application Project.

Complementary Elective-IV

Free Elective-II

HSS Elective-II

Preparing under supervision of an academical adviser an interior architecture project with a comprehensive synthesis of the principles of interior design covered in the theoretical and practical courses. Submitting a report with required technical drawing and oral presentation.

Design elements: point, line, plane, space, texture, color, light, form and movement. Design principles: repetition, harmony, scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, continuity, complexity, dominance. Visual perception and perceptual psychology. Proximity and similarity. Visual creativity. Spatial organization and space geometry in two and three dimensional studies. Analysis of natural and artificial environment. Figurative knowledge: point, line, contour drawing, and drawing of movement. Knowledge of color and psychological effects of color.

The interior architectural drawing and presentation techniques. Concepts of scale, materials and techniques. International technical drawing techniques and standarts. Drawing techniques in various scale. Sketching and black and white drawing techniques. Introduction to color and color presentation techniques with an emphasis on advanced interior design graphics. Presentation of compositions.

The basic techniques for the idea presentation, visualization and exploration by using CAD software. Interior architectural drawings by using the conventions of technical drawing through CAD.Three dimensional drawing by using different software. Three dimensional modelsof interior design project through rendering. Digital painting techniques.

Introduction to the scope and terminology of interior architecture. Study of the design activity at different scales and levels of space; order and character of places. Design principles and techniques. Analysis of form, structure, use and meaning. Physical and cultural influences on interior architectural form.

Developing thinking ability, through a creative spatial perception, by folding two-dimensioned plane patterns. Proficiency in considering and defining of spatial scales, using of modular pattern from the planar to volumetric units. Practical proficiency in thinking and using of design tools.

Basic elements and principles for art and design. Manual skills and abilities for different thinking. Developing creativivity in accordance with disciplines such as accuracy, patience and concentration. Methodologies of design thinking and making. Physical 2D and 3D models and diagrammatic descriptions. The fundamentals of freehand drawing and watercolor painting techniques.

The art and design history in a context on sculpture, painting, furniture design, lighting instruments and other decorative arts from prehistoric period to the 21th Century. Focus on art periods, movements, and cultures.

Application of computer aided design on interior architectural drawing. Two and three dimensional interior architectural technical drawing. Coloring interior space drawings realised in CAD program and highlighting the visual aspect of the projects by using various techniques.

Material behaviours which define building and construction principles at the whole of architectural full-scales: The construction relation of land-site, foundation, floors and ceilings, facade-walls, roofs, spatial component and finishes within framework of building techniqes and comparison from traditional to modern. Materials and their use.

Mechanical systems and services integrated with the interior architectural design of the buildings. The building area and service relationships; plumbing for sewage and clean water. Design and selection of mechanical components for the building and sizing of the spatial structures. Air conditioning for heating and cooling systems; support systems; Design of egress for fire and emergency exit. Electrical systems such as lighting, escalators, elevators. Signs and symbols.

The historical development of Interior Architecture from ancient time to the 20th Century within the context of geographical, political, psychological, socio-cultural and aesthetic requirements of societies. Analyses and discussion on the trends of interior architecture. Interior design’s connection to different periods and cultures, and its integral relationship with architecture and decorative arts.

Introduction to measurement and drawing techniques for the determination of the specification of buildings in two and three dimension. Scaled plan, section and elevation drawings of the current situation of the building's interior, exterior architecture, structure and decoration. Field study in real environment.

Integrated building consept for the entire construction system, beginning from the units such as materials and building components. Design principles for vertical and horizontal partitions and vertical circulation, such as stairs, elevator, ramps, walls, floor, windows-doors. Using various traditional and contemporary materials.

The emergence of the modern architectural movement, causes and first buildings. Concept of Modernism and modernity. Examining concepts of the 20th and 21th century modern art movements and information about the interior architecture. Design approaches and buildings of leading architects in the period of modernism. Post-modernism, late modernism and deconstructivism and building samples. Turkey's Republican era architecture and interior design, first and secondnational architectural period and building samples.

Determination of cultural entities to be conserved and analysis of historic buildings. Reasons of deterioration in historic buildings, criteria of protection and rating, restoration and restitution techniques and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Loft design.

Developing interior working and detail drawings for selected case projects. Understanding of detail drawing preparation, selection and the use of appropriate materials together and acquiring the required presentation skills.

Computer aided advanced graphic and presentation techniques. Three dimensional modelling techniques. Creating virtual spaces, building interior and exterior environments. Virtual reality. 3D print techniques.

Basic terminology for lighting. Factors of significance in lighting design. Daylighting and artificial lighting, Definition of visual confort and criteria for design. Lighting fittings. Cost estimation of lighting design.

Basic concepts related to acoustics. Ability to define in the interior architectural projects problem of acoustics and development of a design proposal for the prevention of unfavorable acoustic events such as echo, focus and standing wave. Integrated design of the physical environment control subsystem.

Research of both historical and contemporary material and furniture fabrication processes. Developing a line of inquiry regarding material form and process, leading to the design, prototyping, and finished fabrication of furniture.

The general design principle of bathrooms and WC. Buildings materials which surround wet spaces at walls, floors and ceilings. HVAC and installation systems. Detail solutions at application projects.

The dialectic development of architecture, between late 19th century and the post modern period.