COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: URBAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 816	D	99	3	0	0	3	7.5

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:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	At the end of the course, the students will have acquired knowledge on: 1) European Architectural history, since knowledge of this subject is essential for preservation. 2) Background and context of the historic preservation movement, 3) Historic preservation theory, mechanisms, and policies, ranging from landmark designation to tax incentives.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	An Introduction to Historic Preservation
2	Philosophical and practical positions of preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse
3	International Approaches - The European Model: Authenticity of the object, The Asian Model: Abstraction - Transcendent ideas, Sites and landmarks of worldwide importance
4	Legal decisions as basis for current preservation law and community activism
5	Economics of Preservation - TIF's, DDA's, Tax Program, Mainstreet Program, Façade Grants, Saving buildings and revitalizing urban centers, Districts, Ordinances, Zoning
6	Heritage: Cultural significance and uniqueness of place, the elements of character and quality
7	Architectural and design principles in action – successes and failures
8	Mid-Term l
9	The Preservation Ordinance and Building Construction Process, rules and regulations, ordinances, commissions, districts, landmarks
10	Building Documentation and Evaluation of Significance, sketches, surveys, measured drawings, photos, laser scanning, Examining different techniques of recording physical features of historic buildings, Analysis and synthesis: Proforma’s and working plans for reuse strategies
11	Analysis of building codes, construction and zoning restrictions on reuse, examples of updating buildings for contemporary uses and occupancy
12	Understanding historic styles and materials – Basic features
13	Common historic building materials and techniques - terra cotta, woods, metals, stone, glass
14	Future Trends: Design, public policy, economics, guidelines, substitute materials, etc. A designer’s commitment to an intelligent relationship with the past

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

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Doctorate (PhD) in Architecture 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
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
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
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
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
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
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
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Project	1	60
Case Study	1	15
Attendance		5
	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	5	70
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Assignments	1	10	10
Final examination	1	40	40
Other			0
Total Work Load:			188
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.52
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5