COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH WORKSHOP

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 506	C	8	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)	Prof.Dr. Sokol Dervishi sdervishi@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Prof.Dr. Sokol Dervishi sdervishi@epoka.edu.al , 4
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	A128
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:	The intention is to explore and speculate upon current interpretations of sustainability in and around architecture and urban design, in the broadest sense - from the micro level of materials and technology, through the scale of the building, to the macro scale of urban form and suburbanization. We will be interested in looking at not only how the notion of sustainable architecture is conceptualized, interpreted and implemented at varying scales, but also how we might push the frontiers of knowledge toward new directions and dimensions. These new dimensions should challenge us to be conscious of resource use, ecological balance and minimizing environmental impacts in professional design work and technological applications. The workshop will be interdisciplinary and collaborative in nature and will develop as a forum where students and faculty will engage both in investigative analysis as well as design studies of a speculative nature. The intention will be to produce work of a publishable quality that can then educate and inform a wider professional community.
Course Objectives:	This course will critically examine concepts, theories and practices of sustainable design across multiple scales. "Low tech" and "High tech" strategies will be examined, and exellence in architectural design will be explored through a critical analysis of case studies that employed "state of the art" technologies. The goal is to understand how passive and active sustainable design strategies have not only been integrated into the design process but also drive the architectural and urban form.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Policy and Regulation: Understanding the regulatory landscape and policy frameworks related to sustainability, including environmental regulations, building codes, and standards.
2	Energy Efficiency: Designing and implementing strategies to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in products, buildings, and systems.
3	Sustainability: Understanding the principles of sustainability, including environmental, social, and economic aspects.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Sustainable Approaches in Urban scale
3	Sustainable Approaches in Building scale
4	Landscape Design Concept and Details
5	Landscape Design Concept and Details
6	Workshop 01 Critics
7	Workshop 01 Critics
8	Project Presentations
9	Building Computational Simulation Workshop
10	Urban Simulation and Energy
11	Building Simulation and Energy
12	Workshop 02 Critics
13	Workshop 02 Critics
14	Report

Prerequisite(s):	no
Textbook(s):	Scientific Papers indexed in SCI
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:	Yes
Computer Usage:	Computational Simulation Software
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Technology, Norms and Standards
2	Passive Sustainable Design
3	Analysis of sun orientation and climate, transparency placement and operation,
4	Daylighting and natural ventilation in reducing energy requirements for the building.
5	Analysis Renewable energy systems
6	Understanding of Green Building Materials and Finishes.

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

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Presentation	0	0
Project	1	40
Term Paper	1	20
Attendance		40
	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)	10	5	50
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	2	16	32
Final examination	1	20	20
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

The course discussions underscore the interconnections of environmental, social, and economic systems, highlighting the importance of adopting holistic approaches to problem-solving.