Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF FINE ARTS / İÇM309 - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Code: İÇM309 Course Title: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer EDA BALABAN VAROL (edabalaban@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Teaching the design of the built environment under climate, light and sound control with alternative solution examples.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Critical Thinking: Gains the ability to question, express abstract thoughts, evaluate opposing views, and examine the results with similar measures. PO-1 Students have the skills to transfer and use their knowledge of art and design in the field of interior architecture.
Examination
LO-2 Communication: To be able to read, write, express ideas in accordance with its purpose; gains the ability to use different representation environments that can convey design thinking. PO-1 Students have the skills to transfer and use their knowledge of art and design in the field of interior architecture.
Examination
LO-3 Research: Gains the ability to comparatively evaluate, document and apply the information obtained about the design process. PO-1 Students have the skills to transfer and use their knowledge of art and design in the field of interior architecture.
Examination
LO-4 Research: Gains the ability to comparatively evaluate, document and apply the information obtained about the design process. PO-1 Students have the skills to transfer and use their knowledge of art and design in the field of interior architecture.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Lighting in interior and architecture, sound (acoustic) and temperature control and comfort, natural and artificial lighting principles, mechanical techniques related to ventilation and heat control, basic dimensions, materials, position in the design process and economical use, sample project reviews and sample problem. appropriate analysis.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Features of sound. Expression.
2 Events that occur during the propagation of sound indoors. Expression.
3 Events that occur during the propagation of sound indoors. Expression.
4 Sound absorbing materials and constructions. Expression.
5 Volume acoustics criteria and principles. Expression.
6 Volume acoustics criteria and principles Expression.
7 Acoustic design principles in speech and music halls. Expression.
8 mid-term exam
9 Acoustic design principles in speech and music halls. Expression.
10 Introduction to noise control in interior architecture. Expression.
11 Introduction to noise control in interior architecture. Expression.
12 Airborne sound. Expression.
13 Solid born sound. Expression.
14 Sound insulation materials and constructions. Expression.
15 Sound insulation materials and constructions. Expression.
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Sıdal, C., Öz, E., S. (1984). Yapıda Sıhhi Tesisat. Emel Matbaacılık.
2 Egan, M., D. (2007). Architectural Acoustic. J. Ross Publishing
3 Descottes, H., Ramos, C. (2011). Architectural Lighting: Designing with Light and Space. Princeton Arhitectural Press, 1st Edition.
4 Lechner, N. (2000). Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Design Methods for Architects. Wiley Publisher, 2nd Edition
5 Cottom-Wirslow, M., (1990), “Environmental Design: The Best Architecture and Technology”, PBC, Glenlove.
6 Kreider, J. F., Kreith, F., (1977), "Solar Heating and Cooling" , McGraw-Hill Book Company, USA
7 Anon, (1994), “Code For Interior Lighting”, CIBSE.
Required Course instruments and materials
textbook and additional resources

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project 12 2 20
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 10 20
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 10 20
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 12 24
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 8 16
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 126