COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: DESIGN WITH PREFABRICATED BUILDING ELEMENTS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 570	C	6	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:	Prof.Dr. Sokol Dervishi sdervishi@epoka.edu.al
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	M.Sc. Artemis Hasa ahasa@epoka.edu.al
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:	N/A
Course Description:	This course gives an overview/background of the advanced construction methods/technologies available in civil engineering, industrial, offshore and building type projects, and the considerations in equipment selection. In a building construction project, the selection of construction method and equipment are important considerations that can affect project execution, productivity, quality, safety and cost. It also introduces the basic design considerations, advanced construction technologies, productivity improvement methods, BIM/VDC implementation and optimization methods related to allocation of resources, transportation, process planning and inventory checking and usage of digital design data.
Course Objectives:

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Understanding the basic concepts in prefab design
2	understanding the technology used in prefab design and fabrication
3	Understanding the production process and the material availability

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	introduction to prefab architecture
2	history of prefab arch
3	modernism and prefab
4	prefab materials
5	prefab construction techniques
6	BIM and CNC
7	Prefab systems
8	sustainability in prefab architecture
9	applicability of prefab architecture
10	project consulting
11	project consulting
12	project consulting
13	project consulting
14	project consulting

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	gaining basic knowledge in prefab construction techniques
2	gaining basic knowledge in prefab construction materials
3	gaining knowledge in system integration of prefab construction
4	understanding the scope and potential of local market on prefab applicability
5	understanding the advantages and disadvantages of prefab architecture and construction

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	4
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	5
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
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	5
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	5
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	5
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	4
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	4
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	5
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.	3
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	4
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	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	15
Project	1	80
Other	1	5
	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)	10	4	40
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	1	12	12
Final examination	1	40	40
Other	1	10	10
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

The course is not appropriate for the 3rd year students because they are not able to fully comprehend the substance, maybe suitable for the 5th year.