COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Construction and Materials I
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
IAED 203
Fall
1
2
2
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to introduce the students with the fundamental concepts and the general terminology of building construction. Due to the ongoing developments in the construction sector, this information has to be updated continuously. Consequently, another objective of the course is to introduce the students with the means of following the most recent developments and help them gain this habit.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The student will acquire a general knowledge of the basic principles and fundamental concepts related to construction systems, and develop the ability of using this knowledge as a technical basis for his/her projects at the Design Studio.
  • He/she will learn about the roles and responsibilities of professionals from different disciplines (architects and engineers and specialists) within the building design and construction process.
  • He/she will learn about the relationship of the building with its site and context, in terms of location, direction and topography. Through samples and case studies, he/she will gain the ability of using this knowledge in practice.
  • He/she will learn about the universal and local standards and regulations used in the design and construction process, and be able to compare different applications.
  • He/she will also have general information about building materials and develop the habit of following this rapidly developing sector
  • He/she will develop the habit of continuously observing the built environment that we are living in. Through an analytical observation of construction systems, details and materials, the student will gain consciousness and practice about the built environment.
Course Description During the first weeks of the term, the course will focus on an overview of general information on the technical aspects of the built environment. Regarding the construction systems,the course begins with the definition of the basic concepts of stability and strenght. Then it focuses on reinforced concrete, steel and wood structural systems as well as foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, roof & insulation systems.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the course and introduction to Structure Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 1
2 Site and Environmental Factors Materials: for ass.1 as announced. Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 1
3 Structure and forces. Application. Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 2
4 Foundations Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 3
5 Reinforced Concrete Structures & Masonry Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 4-5
6 Technical Trip/ Guest lecture Materials: equipment as announced
7 Masonry construction Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 4-5
8 Steel Structures Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 4-5
9 Steel Construction II & Wood and Timber Frame Construction Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 4-5
10 Roof Systems & Insulation Systems Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 6
11 Technical Trip/ Guest lecture Materials: equipment as announced
12 Door and Window Systems Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 8
13 Staircases Reading: F. D. K Ching, Interior Design Illustrated. Chapter 9
14 Finalization Materials: equipment as announced.
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

• Interior Design Illustrated, F. D. K Ching, 3rd ed. ISBN: 978-1118090718
Suggested Readings/Materials

• Construction For Interior Designers, Ashcroft, Roland, 2nd ed, ISBN: 978-0582081253.

• Materials for Architectural Design, Victoria Ballard Bell & Patrick Rand, 1st ed. ISBN: 978-1856694803

• Green from the Ground Up, David Johnston & Scott Gibson, 1st ed. ISBN: 978-1561589739

• Building Systems for Interior Designers, Corky Binggeli, 3rd ed. ISBN: 978-1118925546

• Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, W.Otie Kilmer & Rosemary Kilmer, 3rd ed. ISBN: 978-1118944356

• Building Design and Construction Handbook, Frederick S. Merritt, Jonathan T. Ricketts, 6th ed. ISBN: 978-0070419995

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
50
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
14
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
14
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to perform, execute and manage the various responsibilities and duties of an interior architecture and environmental design professional

 X
2

To be able to recognize, analyze and integrate within their practice the particular local and regional needs and developments of their profession

 X
3

To be able to communicate and collaborate with other individuals and groups on a national and international level within their profession

 X
4

To be able to develop, integrate and promote independent critical approaches for their professional practice

 X
5

To be able to understand the social and environmental issues and responsibilities of their profession

 X
6

To be able identify, assess and utilize the most up to date research, innovations, trends and technologies

 X
7

To be able to consider the national and international standards and regulations of their field

 X
8

To be able to develop the abilities to communicate and present design ideas within visual, oral and textual formats

 X
9

To be able to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to design on a national and international level

 X
10

To be able to recognize their own strengths, and develop them within an environment

 X
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of interior architecture and environmental design and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language

 X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest