Architecture Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code:

MIM483

Course Name:

Innovative Building Materials

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Requirement:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Area Ellective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÜRÜN BİÇER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Ürün Biçer

Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives:	Information about innovative approaches in building material technology obtain. To gain general information about new material development processes. Information about the relationship between innovative materials and sustainability in architecture obtain.
Course Content:	Processing of innovative materials, technologies and systems in architecture with detailed applications and presentations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Getting to know innovative materials
2) Learning new material development processes
3) Learning the usage areas of innovative materials
4) Learning the relationship between sustainability and materials in architecture

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, purpose and scope	None
2)	Materials in architecture and design	None
3)	Classification of building materials	None
4)	Architecture, sustainability and energy	None
5)	Green buildings, zero energy buildings, smart buildings	None
6)	Smart materials	None
7)	Innovative insulation materials	None
8)	Midterm Week	None
9)	Energy changing materials	None
10)	Phase change materials	None
11)	Nanotechnological materials	None
12)	Advanced building glass	None
13)	Dynamic building facades	None
14)	Energy producing building envelope	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Casini, M., Smart buildings : advanced materials and
nanotechnology to improve energy-efficiency and environmental
performance, Woodhead Publishing, Duxford UK, 2016.
Addington, D.M., Schodek, D.L., Smart Materials and New
Technologies: For the Architecture and Design Professions,
Architectural Press Elsevier, 2005.
Kretzer, M., Information Materials: Smart Materials for Adaptive
Architecture, Springer, Switzerland, 2017.
Fernandez, J., Material Architecture, Architectural Press Elsevier,
2006.

References:

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Medium	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Research and Critical Thinking Skills: The ability to access information, evaluate it, record it, apply it, use it to express abstract ideas, evaluate opposing views, and test it with criteria and standards such as reaching well-questioned conclusions
2)	Graphic Expression Skill: Ability to formally express each stage of the programming and design process using a variety of techniques, including two and three-dimensional hand drawings and computer technologies, to make appropriate presentations
3)	Legal Responsibilities, Ethical and Professional Provisions: To understand the legal responsibilities of the architect in matters affecting design such as property rights, zoning and settlement regulations, user rights for public health, safety and welfare
4)	Having Knowledge About World Architectural History: Understanding the rules of world and local architecture in architecture, landscape and urban design, and the climatic, technological, socio-economic, cultural factors and effects of historical heritage that shape and sustain these
5)	Environmental Systems and Sustainable Design: To understand the basic principles in the design of environmental systems and to be able to protect artificial resources and create healthy buildings and settlements in architectural and urban design decisions of sustainability	1
6)	Formal Composition and Design Skills: Understanding the formation, development and applications of visual perception and arrangement systems in architectural and urban design and the ability to apply basic architectural principles at the level of building, interior and settlement design
7)	Load-bearing Systems: Understanding the principles of behavior of structures standing with vertical and lateral forces and the development and applications of contemporary load-bearing systems
8)	Building Materials and Applications: Understanding the principles and standards regarding the production, use and applications of building materials and components	3
9)	Construction Management and Application Skills: Understanding the basic principles of office organization, business planning, marketing, financial management, project management, risk reduction and leadership, and the issues of globalization, expanding application area and diversity that affect the profession

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Course
Homework

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	52
Study Hours Out of Class	14	56
Midterms	1	4
Final	1	4
Total Workload		116