Course Descriptions

The aim of the course is to provide students with the basic principles of current computer softwares. It is aimed that students gain the ability to visualize the designs they have developed using various programs and to turn these images into a means of expression and transfer. The principles of using computer as a design visualization tool, the interfaces of the programs, physical output jobs, data transfer opportunities are to be studied. During the semester, two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawings are carried out, drawing methods and techniques are to be instructed.

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

The main objectives of this course are; grasping of different theoretical approaches concerning architecture and architectural thinking; discussing the interdisciplinary features of architecture and its relations with nature, culture, science and art within the unity of theory and practice; examining various dimensions related to the field of architectural design in the framework of basic concepts, texts, works and figures and raising awareness about contemporary architecture, philosophy and cultural theories that generate critical thinking in architecture.

Creating an idea about the space within the scope of an uncomplicated architectural problem, to express it architecturally and to elaborate the information on building technology at a basic level are the main objectives of the studio. Determining the design problems; generating metaphors on conceptual ideas; examining the physical and social layers of the built environment; data collection, analysis, synthesis and evaluation; architectural program research-development in the context of project area-subject; architectural evaluation - interpretation of the data obtained within the design process and resolving the design problem with a spatial proposal constitute the main steps of the studio.

The course aims to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge on the development of architectural thought and practices from the earliest built environments to the Renaissance period. Selected examples from throughout the world will be analyzed in terms of planning, function, structure, technique, social context and meaning. The course encompasses discussions of the transformation of architecture and the physical environment around the world. It presents an overview of the history of world architecture that takes into account all cultures and societies.

Within the scope of the course, properties of construction systems, structure, material and building components are explained and complex construction systems, current materials and structures are introduced. Building components and elements are detailed specifically in the application of reinforced concrete systems. It is aimed to enable students to use theoretically learned knowledge while designing and producing drawings. Designing a space depending on the structure, functional building elements in the building subsystem are examined and the building components are detailed.

Within the scope of the course, through CAD programs, fundamentals of design, visualization and presentation methods and techniques are studied. Relations and usage of different softwares are taught. It is aimed to strengthen the drawings with effects by using visualization programs and prepare them for the web presentation.

Reinforced concrete as a structural material. Building regulations and hyphoteses in the process ofcalculation. Peculiarities of the method of load bearing. Simple ( rectangular and T section ) and combinedbending under load bearing. Columns. Reinforced concrete sections subject to shear and torsion forces.Foundations. Basic principles for designing the reinforced concrete structure. Renforced concrete skeletonsystems. Special reinforced concrete structures. High rise and large span structures. Study of the structure ofa reinforced concrete building and development of solutions.

In this course, history of the universal design approach is given; and the concepts and principles of accessibility, inclusive design and universal design are discussed. The rights of people with diverse abilities, ages, sizes etc. in using different scales of design products in built environment are examined within the framework of the ideas of equality, equity, discrimination and human rights. Design solutions eliminating physical and social barriers in the built environment to make it universally accessible for all are analyzed for various building typologies.

Communication, items of communication, types of communication, oral and written communication and presentation, effective communication skills. The definition and the importance of language. The relationship between language and society, language and culture. The relationship between language and literature. Spoken language, written language, native language, standard language, dialect, special languages. Features of meaning, sound and style (structure) of Turkish. Rules of writing and punctuation. Features and types of narration. Subject and limitation of the subject. Written language and its features. The layout of written narration (planning of written narration), wording, types of written narration, features of written narration, expressional failure.