COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: DESIGN WITH CLIMATE
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
ARCH 492 C 9 3 0 0 3 6
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Dr. Ina Dervishi iosmani@epoka.edu.al , Tuesday: 10:30-11:30
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Code of Ethics: Code of Ethics of EPOKA University
Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:
Course Description: -
Course Objectives: The course aims to provide basic knowledge on the topic of sustainability and resilience applied to urban planning, policies and design, and to explore possible future scenarios of urban transition for implementing sustainability in place.
BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
1 Urban Resilience, Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change
2 urban sustainability
3 smartness principles
4 human well-being and environmental quality
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Overview |Key concepts
3 Project &Site Introduction
4 Research topics discussions
5 Site Analysis
6 Mapping
7 Mapping
8 Midterm
9 Design Proposal
10 Design Proposal
11 Proposals assessment
12 Proposals assessment
13 Proposals assessment
14 Proposals assessment
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Acquiring theoretical knowledge on the concept and recent policies on urban transition, including sustainable development, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, urban greening and NBS, with a focus on urban planning application
2 Integrating urban transition knowledge to urban planning and design, in particular mitigation and adaptation strategies and measures transferred to the built environments in urban regeneration projects.
3 Learning and applying design tools and software for spatial analysis and mapping of urban energy and climate.
4 The awareness to pay due attention to environmental conditions, not only as design requirements but also with respect for cultural, natural and moral values
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1 Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively
2 Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards
3 Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process
4 Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work
5 Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design
6 Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites
7 Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team
8 International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9 National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10 Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11 Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12 Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13 Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Project
2
40
Case Study
1
10
Final Exam
1
Attendance
10
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 12 192
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 12 4 48
Mid-terms 0
Assignments 3 13 39
Final examination 1 21 21
Other 0
Total Work Load:
300
Total Work Load/25(h):
12
ECTS Credit of the Course:
6
CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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