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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
SUSTAINABLE ARCH. and GREEN BUIL. RATING SYS.-Spring Semester2+023
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Ebru ÜNVER KARAER, Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM
Assistant(s)
AimTo provide information about sustainable architecture, green buildings and green building rating systems
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. Week Introduction to the concept of sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable architecture ,2. Week Introducing the purposes and basic features of green building and green building rating systems


,3. Week Site selection and land use principles in Green Buildings ,4. Week Principles for water conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings ,5. Week Material selection and use; life cycle analysis methods in Green Buildings ,6. Week Principles for ensuring indoor quality in Green Buildings ,7. Week Energy conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings, use of renewable energy resources,8. Week Midterm,9. Week Examples of green building rating systes (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,10. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,11. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,12. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,13. Week Student Presentations ,14. Week Student Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
The student gains the ability to recognize and examine sustainable green buildings and green building evaluation systems with examples. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student recognizes national and international sustainable green building evaluation systems and has knowledge of relevant legislation. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student acquires the ability to design and analyze designs at the settlement/building scale in line with the principles of sustainability in architecture. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student acquires basic sustainability principles and sustainability principles in architecture. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student becomes aware of the role and impact of the built environment on sustainability, climate change, resource depletion, etc. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. Week Introduction to the concept of sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable architecture
22. Week Introducing the purposes and basic features of green building and green building rating systems


33. Week Site selection and land use principles in Green Buildings
44. Week Principles for water conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings
55. Week Material selection and use; life cycle analysis methods in Green Buildings
66. Week Principles for ensuring indoor quality in Green Buildings
77. Week Energy conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings, use of renewable energy resources
88. Week Midterm
99. Week Examples of green building rating systes (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1010. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1111. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1212. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1313. Week Student Presentations
1414. Week Student Presentations
Resources
Will be shared in class.
Juniper, T., The Ecology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishers LTD, ISBN: 9780241350386, 2019. Yudelson, J., Meyer, U., The World's Greenest Buildings: Promise Versus Performance in Sustainable Design, Routledge, 2013. Duran, S., C., Herrero, J., F., The Sourcebook of Contemporary Green Architecture, Harper CollinsPublishers, ISBN 978-0062004628, 2013.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
DESIGN (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): During planning, implementation, management and supervision processes; Knowledge of creative problem defining and solving
2
DESIGN (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Design-oriented research fiction, execution and evaluation of results and design process planning, management, application skills
3
DESIGN (Competencies-Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility): Ability to work within a team, to emphasize interdisciplinary interaction and apply technology-based business association methods
4
DESIGN (Competencies-Learning Competence): To evaluate critically the knowledge and skills gained in the field, to plan and to develop constantly professional knowledge, skills and approaches
5
DESIGN (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Transferring design solutions as oral, written and visual (2D and 3D) presentations on national and international platforms
6
DESIGN (Competencies-Field Specific Competence): Contributing to the design of industrial products to improve the quality of life of the society.
7
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): To make connections between the information obtained by the analytical approach and the information on historical and cultural development and current situation in Turkey and in the world, and to expand the boundaries of vocational education proficiency to develop new ideas
8
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Ability to solve the design related problems encountered in concept development, by using the knowledge gained in the field of history, culture and art
9
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Competencies - Independent Work and Ability to Take Responsibility): To be able to do interdisciplinary work by using the knowledge gained in the field of history, culture and art
10
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Competences-Learning Competence): Ability to develop the knowledge gained in the field in the direction needed, using the research methods
11
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Awareness of social and cultural phenomena and continuous change and arranging plans, strategies, projects, collaborations and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness.
12
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): To gain knowledge concerning technology, material, product and production methods - that is to be used in the solution of the problem related to the field.
13
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Knowing materials, technology and production methods and developing designs compatible with these methods, proposing new technologies and production methods, developing creative design solutions by interpreting and using technology.
14
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies - Independent Work and Ability to Take Responsibility): To be able to work together with stakeholders working on different areas and needs in construction and production technologies
15
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Learning Competence): Understand the compatibility and flexibility between the technological tools that meet the requirements according to the needs
16
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Ability to use appropriate communication techniques and technologies
17
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Field Specific Competencies): Producing and applying knowledge to serve sustainable production and life
18
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Filed specific competencies): To be able to develop creative design solutions by mastering technological development, interpreting the developments and pioneering such developments.
19
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): -Ethics ​​related to the field, -project management issues, -legal rights and responsibilities, -To gain knowledge about legal responsibilities and regulations affecting design works
20
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Ability to recognize and apply the techniques used and legal responsibilities in planning, design, construction and operation phases of project management.
21
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Competences - Capability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility): To adapt to the different working environments and forms required by the profession and to contribute to the development of these environments
22
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Capabilities-Learning Capability): Monitoring and learning the legal, administrative and procedural requirements of design and construction projects throughout professional life, developing new strategic approaches in solving complex problems, taking responsibility
23
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Being able to lead the process -deploying the necessary communication skills and tools- during planning, designing, construction and operation stages, and demonstrating leadership in providing the solution in the work environment.
24
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Competencies-Field Specific Competence): To be able to transfer knowledge to the level of expertise, to use theoretical and practical knowledge on the field of Professional Practice, Project Management and Legal responsibilities, knowledge of interdisciplinary interaction
25
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE AND HUMAN HEALTH (Knowledge-Theoretic, Factual): Methods and techniques that will be used in the solution of the problems related to the field – to gain knowledge to apply the techniques in the context of environmental health, -building health, -human health
X
26
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Understanding the relationships between environment, structure and human health and creating solutions to related design problems.
X
27
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Competences - Capability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility): Taking competence and responsibility in the fields of urban / space / product planning, design, implementation and supervision of environment, strcuture and human health
X
28
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Capabilities-Learning Capability): Competence in researching theoretical and applied information systems on environment, structure and human health
X
29
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Be able to communicate with all areas of expertise in environment, structure and human health
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report13030
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12020
General Exam13535
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)113
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(113/30)4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
SUSTAINABLE ARCH. and GREEN BUIL. RATING SYS.-Spring Semester2+023
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Ebru ÜNVER KARAER, Assist.Prof. Mustafa ERDEM
Assistant(s)
AimTo provide information about sustainable architecture, green buildings and green building rating systems
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. Week Introduction to the concept of sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable architecture ,2. Week Introducing the purposes and basic features of green building and green building rating systems


,3. Week Site selection and land use principles in Green Buildings ,4. Week Principles for water conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings ,5. Week Material selection and use; life cycle analysis methods in Green Buildings ,6. Week Principles for ensuring indoor quality in Green Buildings ,7. Week Energy conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings, use of renewable energy resources,8. Week Midterm,9. Week Examples of green building rating systes (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,10. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,11. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,12. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.) ,13. Week Student Presentations ,14. Week Student Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
The student gains the ability to recognize and examine sustainable green buildings and green building evaluation systems with examples. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student recognizes national and international sustainable green building evaluation systems and has knowledge of relevant legislation. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student acquires the ability to design and analyze designs at the settlement/building scale in line with the principles of sustainability in architecture. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student acquires basic sustainability principles and sustainability principles in architecture. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
The student becomes aware of the role and impact of the built environment on sustainability, climate change, resource depletion, etc. 10, 12, 13, 16, 9A, C
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. Week Introduction to the concept of sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable architecture
22. Week Introducing the purposes and basic features of green building and green building rating systems


33. Week Site selection and land use principles in Green Buildings
44. Week Principles for water conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings
55. Week Material selection and use; life cycle analysis methods in Green Buildings
66. Week Principles for ensuring indoor quality in Green Buildings
77. Week Energy conservation and efficiency in Green Buildings, use of renewable energy resources
88. Week Midterm
99. Week Examples of green building rating systes (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1010. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1111. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1212. Week Examples of green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, EDGE, B.E.S.T, YeS-Tr, etc.)
1313. Week Student Presentations
1414. Week Student Presentations
Resources
Will be shared in class.
Juniper, T., The Ecology Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishers LTD, ISBN: 9780241350386, 2019. Yudelson, J., Meyer, U., The World's Greenest Buildings: Promise Versus Performance in Sustainable Design, Routledge, 2013. Duran, S., C., Herrero, J., F., The Sourcebook of Contemporary Green Architecture, Harper CollinsPublishers, ISBN 978-0062004628, 2013.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
DESIGN (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): During planning, implementation, management and supervision processes; Knowledge of creative problem defining and solving
2
DESIGN (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Design-oriented research fiction, execution and evaluation of results and design process planning, management, application skills
3
DESIGN (Competencies-Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility): Ability to work within a team, to emphasize interdisciplinary interaction and apply technology-based business association methods
4
DESIGN (Competencies-Learning Competence): To evaluate critically the knowledge and skills gained in the field, to plan and to develop constantly professional knowledge, skills and approaches
5
DESIGN (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Transferring design solutions as oral, written and visual (2D and 3D) presentations on national and international platforms
6
DESIGN (Competencies-Field Specific Competence): Contributing to the design of industrial products to improve the quality of life of the society.
7
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): To make connections between the information obtained by the analytical approach and the information on historical and cultural development and current situation in Turkey and in the world, and to expand the boundaries of vocational education proficiency to develop new ideas
8
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Ability to solve the design related problems encountered in concept development, by using the knowledge gained in the field of history, culture and art
9
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Competencies - Independent Work and Ability to Take Responsibility): To be able to do interdisciplinary work by using the knowledge gained in the field of history, culture and art
10
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Competences-Learning Competence): Ability to develop the knowledge gained in the field in the direction needed, using the research methods
11
HISTORY, CULTURE, ART (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Awareness of social and cultural phenomena and continuous change and arranging plans, strategies, projects, collaborations and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness.
12
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): To gain knowledge concerning technology, material, product and production methods - that is to be used in the solution of the problem related to the field.
13
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Knowing materials, technology and production methods and developing designs compatible with these methods, proposing new technologies and production methods, developing creative design solutions by interpreting and using technology.
14
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies - Independent Work and Ability to Take Responsibility): To be able to work together with stakeholders working on different areas and needs in construction and production technologies
15
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Learning Competence): Understand the compatibility and flexibility between the technological tools that meet the requirements according to the needs
16
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Ability to use appropriate communication techniques and technologies
17
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Field Specific Competencies): Producing and applying knowledge to serve sustainable production and life
18
MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (Competencies-Filed specific competencies): To be able to develop creative design solutions by mastering technological development, interpreting the developments and pioneering such developments.
19
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Knowledge-Theoretical, Factual): -Ethics ​​related to the field, -project management issues, -legal rights and responsibilities, -To gain knowledge about legal responsibilities and regulations affecting design works
20
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Ability to recognize and apply the techniques used and legal responsibilities in planning, design, construction and operation phases of project management.
21
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Competences - Capability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility): To adapt to the different working environments and forms required by the profession and to contribute to the development of these environments
22
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Capabilities-Learning Capability): Monitoring and learning the legal, administrative and procedural requirements of design and construction projects throughout professional life, developing new strategic approaches in solving complex problems, taking responsibility
23
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Being able to lead the process -deploying the necessary communication skills and tools- during planning, designing, construction and operation stages, and demonstrating leadership in providing the solution in the work environment.
24
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Competencies-Field Specific Competence): To be able to transfer knowledge to the level of expertise, to use theoretical and practical knowledge on the field of Professional Practice, Project Management and Legal responsibilities, knowledge of interdisciplinary interaction
25
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE AND HUMAN HEALTH (Knowledge-Theoretic, Factual): Methods and techniques that will be used in the solution of the problems related to the field – to gain knowledge to apply the techniques in the context of environmental health, -building health, -human health
X
26
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Skill-Cognitive, Applied): Understanding the relationships between environment, structure and human health and creating solutions to related design problems.
X
27
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Competences - Capability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility): Taking competence and responsibility in the fields of urban / space / product planning, design, implementation and supervision of environment, strcuture and human health
X
28
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Capabilities-Learning Capability): Competence in researching theoretical and applied information systems on environment, structure and human health
X
29
ENVIRONMENT, STRUCTURE, HUMAN HEALTH (Competencies-Communication and Social Competence): Be able to communicate with all areas of expertise in environment, structure and human health
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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