COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO I

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 401	B	7	4	4	0	6	10

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. Joana Dhiamandi jdhiamandi@epoka.edu.al , Monday 14:45 - 17:30
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	D 101
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	Development of personalized processes of data collection, analysis and building programming which reflect the nature and interests of designers; development of ability of applying the knowledge about structures, construction and detailing all trough the design process by design problems; control of the ability of developing complicated programs for buildings - building groups in complicated environments and finding relevant design solutions.
Course Objectives:	1 - To enable the students to be aware of the various methods through which the architectural design can be suitable for the contemporary real estate market 2 - To teach the importance and role of the market structure in presenting and delivering the design successfully 3 - To teach the relationship between Design - Practice - Economy

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Spatial Organisation
2	Urban Design
3	Architectural Design
4	Space

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Office organization
2	Financial aspects and the legal framework of the professional with emphasis on relation with project preparation and construction practice
3	Financial aspects and the legal framework of the professional with emphasis on relation with project preparation and construction practice
4	Management aspects of the architectural practice
5	Information on professional and administrative bodies
6	Management functions - planning
7	Mid-term Week
8	Economic and financial policies
9	Project and construction management
10	Motivation
11	Collaborations with other professions
12	Time management as a main duty of owners architect and owners project manager
13	Contract Administration as a main duty of owners architect and owners project manager
14	Main duties of contractors project manager

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

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Interpret how contemporary information and communication technologies affect the design and the construction processes.
2	Define the characteristics and the market of the profession of architecture.
3	Describe main business formations and their specific advantages and disadvantages.
4	Perform cost estimation of simple buildings.

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	4
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	5
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	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	2
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	2
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	3
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	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	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Presentation	2	15
Final Exam	1	50
	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	1	16
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Assignments	2	5	10
Final examination	1	16	16
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			10

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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