COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ARCHITECT'S MARKET STRUCTURE AND REAL ESTATE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 414	D	8	3	0	0	3	4

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Enables 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
Course Objectives:	An understanding of the profession of architecture, Knowledge of professional issues that regulates the profession of architecture Knowledge of developing and running an architectural business, Knowledge of project life cycle stages and cost estimation,

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:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
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
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	2
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	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	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	4
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.
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	15
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Project	1	25
Final Exam	1	25
	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:			4