COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 320	B	5	3	0	0	3	4

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:	Julian Beqiri , Wednesday 9:45 - 12:30
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:	Compulsory
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Course Description:	This subject provides an outline of the recent history of architecture and urbanism. Students analyze buildings and the built environment as the products of culture and in relation to the special problems of architectural design, with an urbanist perspective that stresses the cultural and political context from which building arises. How theory influenced the practice of architecture by introducing new perceptions of the same events - new ways of looking at reality and therefore new ways of representing that reality in built form. The course develops critical tools for the analysis and appreciation of architecture, and focusing on key figures, movements, and texts, this course provides an overview of the principal theories that have informed, animated, or destabilized recent architectural, urban, and landscape discourse. Instruction and practice in oral and written communication are also provided aiming to furnish students with a set of questions, techniques, and tools for criticism and self-critique.
Course Objectives:	1 - To ENABLE the students to be aware of the various theories, which direct the architectural design 2 - To teach the importance and ROLE of theory in demonstrating and explaining the design 3 - To teach the relationship between Theory - Practice - Research / Education

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction and Overview: Topics to be covered, working table
2	Concepts: theory, design, practice, architecture, space relations
3	Design generations
4	Sources of Design Information
5	Archetypes in Architecture
6	Behavioral theories and architecture , quality of life and sustainability
7	Mid-term Week: Abstract submission
8	Design for special people: for children, elders
9	Housing theory
10	Architecture in Urban Context
11	Creativity in architectural design
12	Overview: historical development of architectural movements
13	Student term paper presentations
14	Student term paper presentations

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Bachelard, (transl. by the Orion Press), (1992). POETICS OF SPACE, Beacon Press, Boston.O. Cappleman and M.J. Jordan, (1993).FOUNDATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York P.Laseau and J. Tice, (1992). F.L.WRIGHT: BETWEEN PRINCIPLE & FORM, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.T.Mitchell, (1993). REDEFINING DESIGNING: FROM FORM TO EXPERIENCE Van Nostrand Reinhold, NewYork,Design Research (PART 1) pp. 35-61.Intangible Design (PART 2) pp.119-131 S.E. Rasmussen, (1994). “On the Planning Crises: Systems Analysis of the First and the Second Generation”, working paper, No: 107, Institute of Urban and Regional Development, University of California, Berkeley.H Sanoff, (1995). Sommers, (1969). PERSONAL SPACE, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall.C.Spencer, M. Blades. (2006). CHILDREN AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS: LEARNING, USING AND DESIGNING SPACES, Cambridge University Press, ISBN0521837782, 9780521837781.Tashen, (2006). ARCHITECTURAL THEORY: FROM RENAISSANCE TO THE PRESENT, Köln. C.S. Weinstein, T.G. David, (eds), 1987. SPACE FOR CHILDREN, The Built Environment and Child Development, Plenum Press, New York. Venturi R., (1966) COMPLEXITY AND CONTRADICTION IN ARCHITECTURE, The Museum of Modern Art Papers. Palladio A., (1965), THE FOUR BOOKS OF ARCHITECTURE, Dover Publications, Inc., New York. Bacon, E., (1967) DESIGN OF CITIES, Published by Penguin Books. Koolhaas R., (1978) DELIRIOUS NEW YORK, The Monacelli Press. JACOBS J., (1989) The Death and life of great American Cities. Vitruvius, M.,THE TEN BOOKS ON ARCHITECTURE
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To be able to analyze the tangible and intangible factors in architectural design
2	To develop communication skills: ability to read, write, speak and listen effectively
3	To assess the architectural elements and materials in view of theory
4	Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form, and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior.
5	To develop design thinking skills on theoretical fields

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	5
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	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
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	3
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	1
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	1
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.	2
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	2
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	2

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Presentation	2	20
Term Paper	1	60
	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	2	32
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	2	5	10
Final examination	1	10	10
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4