At the end of this course, the students; 1) Develop inclusive and flexible building and space design solutions that can be used by the largest possible number of users, with various individual, physical, cultural and social differences.
2) Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions by analyzing and criticizing existing built environment and space designs within the framework of seven basic universal design principles. 3) Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions for new architectural design projects within the framework of universal design principles. 4) Develop critical thinking that foresees the needs that may arise as a result of climatic, cultural and economic changes and developments over time and reflects these predictions to design solutions. 5) Determine and follows national and standards, policies and regulations that are related to sustainable universal design approach. 6) Demonstrate ability in collaborative thinking, working and design.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
This course will introduce Universal Design approach, which is an important approach for sustainable development, emerging from the concepts of accessible, flexible, adaptable and inclusive design,. In the course, the history and development process of universal design, seven basic universal design principles and its contribution to the structural environment in terms of ecological, economic and social sustainability will be discussed. In addition to these discussions, students are expected to produce universal design solutions by thinking, discussing and analyzing existing public spaces and housing designs and new architectural design problems in individual and group studies throughout the semester.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction and course description
2nd Week
User characteristics and diversity in design
3rd Week
Universal Design principles and their relationship with Sustainability
4th Week
The concepts of accessibility, adaptability and usability
5th Week
National and international standards, directives and regulations regarding, Universal Design / accessibility
6th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
7th Week
Identification of groups and topics for the group project
8th Week
Discussions on the Universal Design Project
9th Week
Universal Design Project - Group Work Presentation 1 and Jury
10th Week
Discussions on the Universal Design Project
11th Week
Discussions on the Universal Design Project
12th Week
Universal Design Project - Group Work Presentation 2 and Jury
13th Week
Discussions on the Universal Design Project
14th Week
Universal Design Project - Group Work Final Presentation and Jury
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Environment, information and consumer behavior / edited by Signe Krarup, Clifford S. Russell. Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar, c2005. Universal design handbook / Wolfgang F.E. Preiser, Elaine Ostroff eds.New York : McGraw-Hill Pub, 2011. Universal design: creating inclusive environments / Edward Steinfeld, Jordana Maisel and Danise Levine. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., apr.2012. Universal design: principles and models / Roberta Null. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2014. Universal principles of design: 125 ways to enhance usability, influence perception, increase appeal, make better design decisions, and teach through design / Jill Butler, Kritina Holden, William Lidwell. Rockport Publishers, 2010.
