At the end of this course, the students; 1) 1. An understanding of recent developments and technologies in sustainable design 2) 2. Critical thinking approach that take social, economic and ecological dimensions into account in order to develop sustainable solutions for potential problems of the built environment, 3) 3. An understanding of sustainability measurement criteria and certification systems.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
-
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, new technologies in sustainable architecture and urban design will be introduced and recent innovative approaches in this field will be discussed. Sustainable certification systems and criteria will also be explored to increase the awareness of students in sustainable architectural design. It is aimed to develop critical thinking skills within the framework of social, ecological and economic dimensions of sustainable architecture by examining existing examples of sustainable design.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction of the Course
2nd Week
History of the sustainability concept
3rd Week
Sustainability as an ethics issue. Sustainability in everyday life, in science, in industry and technology.
4th Week
Sustainability assessment tools in architecture ( LEED, BREEAM, DGNB)
5th Week
LEED assessment criteria and examples in Turkey and in the world
6th Week
Site visit to a LEED certified building
7th Week
Site visit to a LEED certified building
8th Week
Project and research paper proposal presentations
9th Week
New technologies of sustainability in energy
10th Week
New technologies of sustainability in insulation
11th Week
New technologies of sustainability in air conditioning
12th Week
Project work
13th Week
Project work
14th Week
FINAL
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Ali Sayigh. (2014). Sustainability, Energy and Architecture?: Case Studies in Realizing Green Buildings: Vol. First edition. Academic Press. Bergman, D. (2012). Sustainable Design?: A Critical Guide: Vol. 1st ed. Princeton Architectural Press. Brandon, P. S. (2010). Evaluating sustainable development in the built environment. Charles Eley. (2016). Design Professional?s Guide to Zero Net Energy Buildings. Island Press. Charles J. Kibert. (2016). Sustainable Construction?: Green Building Design and Delivery: Vol. Fourth edition. Wiley. Giuliano Dall?O?. (2013). Green Energy Audit of Buildings?: A Guide for a Sustainable Energy Audit of Buildings. Springer. Hocine Bougdah, & Stephen Sharples. (2009). Environment, Technology and Sustainability. Taylor & Francis. Holley Henderson. (2012). Becoming a Green Building Professional?: A Guide to Careers in Sustainable Architecture, Design, Engineering, Development, and Operations. Wiley. Jay Yang, Peter S. Brandon, & Anthony C. Sidwell. (2005). Smart and Sustainable Built Environments. Wiley-Blackwell. Journal of sustainable architecture and civil engineering. (2012). Koc?, G., & Christiansen, B. (2019). Reusable and Sustainable Building Materials in Modern Architecture. Engineering Science Reference. Marian Keeler, & Prasad Vaidya. (2016). Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building: Vol. Second edition. Wiley. Materials and technologies for green construction. (2015). Miles Keeping, & David Shiers. (2017). Sustainable Building Design?: Principles and Practice. Wiley-Blackwell. Nevin Cohen. (2011). Green Cities?: An A-to-Z Guide. SAGE Publications, Inc. Peters, S. (2011). Materialrevolution?: Sustainable and Multi-Purpose Materials for Design and Architecture. Sayigh, A. A. M. (2014). Sustainability, energy and architecture?: case studies in realizing green buildings. Schröpfer, T. (2012). Ecological urban architecture?: qualitative approaches to sustainability. Simon Guy, & Steven A. Moore. (2005). Sustainable Architectures?: Cultures and Natures in Europe and North America. Routledge.
