COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: URBAN MICROCLIMATE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 456	A	100	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:	Ina Dervishi
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
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	The course deals with the relation between the built environment and climate issues on micro and macro level as well as their relation to energy use. Through creative assignments, it highlights and develops ways to enhance microclimate as well as the potential of renewable energy use such as solar heating and electricity. The course also deals with energy use and daylight conditions in buildings. Using architectural tools, the students will also investigate how innovative and creative urban design solutions can contribute to minimized energy use and prevent negative climate impact.
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to give students the possibility to explore how an adequate building and urban design can minimize negative impact on the climate. It also aims at supporting students’ learning on how the built environment in different climates is affected by the microclimate, vegetation, orientation etc. Moreover the aim is to support the students’ learning on how building and urban design affect energy use and daylight in buildings. Moreover the aim is to highlight the impact of people's attitude and behaviour towards climate and energy issues.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	What is a Heat Island
3	Causes of the Heat Island
4	Measuring and Modelling Heat Islnad
5	From Heat Islands to Cool Communities
6	Cool Roofing
7	Cool paving
8	Cooling with Trees and Vegetation
9	Community Benefits from Heat Island Mitigation
10	Cool Community Action Plan
11	Discussions on the Project
12	Discussions on the Project
13	Discussions on the Project
14	Discussions on the Project

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Climate and site development, Part 2: Influence of microclimate. Building Research Establishment, 1990, ISBN: 0-85125-429-2. BRE Digest 350. Climate and site development, Part 3: Improving microclimate through design. Building Research Establishment , 1990, ISBN: 0-85125-430-6. BRE Digest 350. Brown, G. Z.; DeKay; M.: Sun, Wind and Light , Architectural design strategies. John Wiley and Sons Inc, New York, 2001. Second edition. Emmanuel, M R: An Urban Approach to Climate-Sensitive Design. Spon Press, 2005, ISBN: 0-415-33410-1. Gehl, J: Life Between Buildings, Using Public Space. The Danish Architectural Press, 2001. Givoni, B: Climate Considerations in Building and Urban Design. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1998, ISBN: 0-442-00991-7. Glaumann, M; Westerberg, U: Klimatplanering, Vind. Svensk Byggtjänst, 1988, ISBN: 91-7332-371-3. Lechner, N: Heating, cooling, lighting, Design methods for architects. John Wiley & Sons inc, New York, 2001. Second Edition. 620 pages. Roaf, S; Crichton, D; Nicol, F: Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change, A 21st century survival guide. Architectural Press, Oxford, UK, 2005, ISBN: 0-7506-5911-4. Blackmore, P: Wind microclimate around buildings. IHS BRE Press, 2011, ISBN: 978-1-84806-185-9. BRE Digest DG520. Erell, E; Pearlmutter, D; Williamson, T: Urban Microclimate, Designing the spaces between buildings. Earthscan, 2011, ISBN: 978-1-84407-467-9.
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	show in-depth understanding of the impact of building and urban design on energy use and climate impact;
2	demonstrate knowledge on how the built environment affects wind, solar radiation, temperature conditions and thermal comfort in urban environments;
3	demonstrate knowledge about factors which affect thermal comfort, daylighting and energy use for lighting in buildings
4	be aware of how a climate smart design of buildings can minimize the need for heating and cooling and facilitate maximum use of renewable energy
5	be able to formulate criteria for climate conscious and sustainable architecture and urban design.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Master of Science in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	2
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	3
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	2
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	3
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	1
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	2
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.	1
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	30
Project	1	30
Final Exam	1	30
Attendance		10
	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)	14	4	56
Mid-terms	1	15	15
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	15	15
Other	1	16	16
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6