COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 301	B	5	4	4	0	6	10

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Building construction, environmental control systems and project management within the scope of detailed project. Preparation of detailed project. Preparation of detailed project according to building codes and regulations such as earthquake. Integration of building sub-systems such as load bearing, installation, mechanical, electrical systems. Preparing documents and detail drawings according to municipal drawing principles.
Course Objectives:	The main objective of the course is to make students become aware of the difficulties of transforming the conceptual architectural idea to a real construction project. The course starts from the quick warm-up project. The main project is the multifunctional complex in Durres combining the entertainment, retail and office functions.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction into the course. Delivering of the materials of warm-up project. Site analysis
2	Work on warm-up project
3	Submission of the warm-up project. Work on case study
4	Case study presentation. Site analysis
5	Work on the siteplan in the scale 1:500 (Sketch). First idea proposal for the project in scale 1:500
6	Consultation on plans in scale 1:200
7	Consultation on the whole project in scale 1:100
8	First preliminary jury
9	Consultation on the whole project in scale 1:50
10	Consultation on the whole project in scale 1:50
11	Consultation on the whole project in scale 1:50
12	Second preliminary jury
13	Consultation on the project in 1:50 sc. Consultation on the construction details 1:20-1:10 sc
14	Work on the model in 1:100 sc. Finalization of the whole project

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	Yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understanding the detailing of drawings of the architectural project
2	Understanding the differences between scales
3	Be able to produce the full set of drawings required for the construction project
4	Be able to select and apply appropriate construction system and materials for the project
5	Be able to design a building with simple spatial program (office building)

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	5
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
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
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
Homework	2	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Presentation	2	10
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		5
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)	14	3	42
Mid-terms	1	50	50
Assignments	5	10	50
Final examination	1	60	60
Other			0
Total Work Load:			250
Total Work Load/25(h):			10
ECTS Credit of the Course:			10