EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: HOUSING SYSTEMS |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH 413 | D | 7 | 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 |
| Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Anna Yunitsyna , Tuesday 13-30-15-30 |
| 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: | Elective |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | |
| Course Description: | The course deals with the main principles of organization of the residential environment. The process of the dwelling design is reviewed by the division of the living environment into different architectural levels – from the individual dwelling or apartment to the multifamily housing, housing complexes and residential districts. The theoretical set of lectures aims to understand the functional and spatial basis of the dwelling design, to study the low-rise and hi-rise housing typologies, to overview the influence of the climate and culture factors to the dwelling spatial organization. The set of lectures is supported by selected readings from the scientific research regarding the dwelling. The practical part of the course is the analysis of the physical environment of the selected case studies in order to find the connection between the cultural identity and the built construction , the cultural cues in the organization and shape of the spaces and to understand how the recent transformation of the tradition. |
| Course Objectives: | The course deals with the main principles of organization of the residential environment. The process of the dwelling design is reviewed by the division of the living environment into different architectural levels – from the individual dwelling or apartment to the multifamily housing, housing complexes and residential districts. The theoretical set of lectures aims to understand the functional and spatial basis of the dwelling design, to study the low-rise and hi-rise housing typologies, to overview the influence of the climate and culture factors to the dwelling spatial organization. The set of lectures is supported by selected readings from the scientific research regarding the dwelling. The practical part of the course is the analysis of the physical environment of the selected case studies in order to find the connection between the cultural identity and the built construction, the cultural cues in the organization and shape of the spaces and to understand how the recent transformation of the tradition and culture and influenced to the spaces, which are used for everyday life. For the evaluation of the case studies the quantitative methods of Space Syntax will be used. |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Introduction into the course. Residential environment. The main types of residential buildings. Typology of residential development. |
| 2 | Main factors affecting the housing design. Case studies selection |
| 3 | Functional basis of the apartment design. Presentation of the case studies |
| 4 | Space Syntax analysis of the apartment. Work on the connectivity graphs, demonstration of the software and practice |
| 5 | Typology of apartments and the building spatial organization. Work on the apartment plans |
| 6 | Architectural and spatial organization of the apartment. The influence of climate |
| 7 | Midterm. Presentation of the case studies data |
| 8 | Flexibility in dwelling. Distribution of the tasks for final research |
| 9 | Classification of the low-storey residential buildings. Main design elements of low-storey residential buildings. Consultation on the final research |
| 10 | Low-storey residential buildings with the entrance from the ground. Individual and detached house. Consultation on the final research |
| 11 | Low-storey residential buildings with the common communications. Consultation on the final research |
| 12 | Specificity of the design of the high-rise residential buildings. Consultation on the final research |
| 13 | Typology of the high-rise residential buildings. High-rise residential buildings and the specific of climate and landscape conditions. Consultation on the final research |
| 14 | Architectural composition of the high-rise residential buildings. Multifunctional residential complexes. Final project submission(PowerPoint + booklet) |
| Prerequisite(s): | |
| Textbook: | |
| Other References: | |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | Yes |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | Understand the basics of the typologies of the residential buildings and individual dwellings |
| 2 | Demonstrate an understanding of factors influencing the spatial and functional organization of dwelling |
| 3 | Demonstrate the ability to recognize housing solutions that are well adapted to people's needs |
| 4 | Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the quality of the spatial structure of dwelling and to offer an alternative design solutions |
| 5 | Understand the regional and cultural tendencies of the spatial development of the residential architecture in Albania |
| 6 | Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the importance of cultural background for the process of planning and designing the space |
| 7 | Demonstrate an ability to use Space Syntax methods in order to evaluate the housing design |
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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 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
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25
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| Presentation |
1
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10
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| Project |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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30
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| Attendance |
10
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| 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 | 6 | 96 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Assignments | 0 | ||
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | ||
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Total Work Load:
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150 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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6 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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6 | ||