COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: DAY LIGHTING SYSTEM DESIGN
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
ARCH 822 D 99 3 0 0 3 7.5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Artan Hysa , TBD
Second 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
Classroom and Meeting Time: TBD
Course Description: -
Course Objectives: 1 To introduce the luminous and thermal effects of the sun, 2 To introduce the methods to benefit and to protect from the sun, 3 To introduce and discuss the national and international scientific studies, applications, computer programs, standards, etc. related with the subject.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to the course / Literature research (A)
2 Discussion on literature research / Basic definitions on sunlighting / Manuscript research (B)
3 Discussion on manuscripts / Sunlighting and solar control principles
4 Innovative daylighting and sunlighting systems
5 Exercise (C) / Deciding the presentation subjects (D)
6 why solar control? thermal and visual effects; solar control systems in traditional architecture; solar control systems in modern architecture
7 solar control with glazing, glazing properties in general; daylight-artificial light integration for energy efficiency
8 Mid-Term exam
9 daylit buildings for lighting energy performance; daylighting and sustainable building design; assessment methods, eu and turkish standards
10 solar control products from national and international market
11 simulation tools /deciding the project for shading device design
12 Shading device design methodology (E)
13 Shading device design (E)
14 Preparation of final work (Shading device design and presented subject)
Prerequisite(s): NA
Textbook: 1 CIE, Guide on Daylighting of Building Interiors, , TC-4, 1990 2 Lam, C.W., Sunlighting as a Formgiver for Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Newyork, 1986 3 Moore, F., Concepts and Practice of Architectural Daylighting, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, Newyork, 1991 4 Robbins, C.L., Daylighting Design and Analysis, Van Nostrand Company, Newyork, 1986
Other References:
Laboratory Work: NA
Computer Usage: NA
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process
2 The ability to use the expert-level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the lighting area
3 Developing and intensifying in the related program’s area, based upon the competency in the undergraduate level
4 Solving the problems faced in the daylighting area by making use of the research methods
5 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of the area
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture Program
1 Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively 2
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
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 3
4 Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work 4
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 3
6 Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites 4
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 4
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 5
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 5
10 Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects 4
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. 1
12 Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment 5
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 3
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
35
Final Exam
1
55
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 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 28 28
Assignments 0
Final examination 1 63.5 63.5
Other 0
Total Work Load:
187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):
7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
7.5