ARCH434 VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
| Course Code: | 1200434 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. VACİT İMAMOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To enhance the understanding of architectural characteristics and a critical evaluation of spatial qualities of traditional residential architecture in different regions of Anatolia;
- To realize the effects of geographical location, climate and topography on vernacular houses and domestic living;
- To point out to the changes, continuities and transformations in the meaning, use and form of the houses and the concept of privacy.
Course Content
Examination of architectural characteristics and spatial qualities of traditional residential archtitecture in different regions of Anatolia; understanding the effects of geographical location, climate and topography on vernacular houses and domestic life; changes, continuities and transformations in the meaning, use and form of the houses and the concept of privacy.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To enhance the understanding of architectural characteristics and a critical evaluation of spatial qualities of traditional residential architecture in different regions of Anatolia;
- To realize the effects of geographical location, climate and topography on vernacular houses and domestic living;
- To point out to the changes, continuities and transformations in the meaning, use and form of the houses and the concept of privacy.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to establish connections between the discipline of architecture and its related areas of competence, with the cultural and social aspects of architectural production. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gaining, evaluating and applying the technical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of the knowledge and values of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Making analysis and synthesis of data by employing theories, methods and currents of thought that aid in the identification and solution of architectural design problems. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Developing creative and original ideas into the stages of theoretical design, projects, application and evaluation of architectural services and realizing them independently as well as in a team. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being able to effectively use the traditional and digital communication technologies and visual expression tools. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Providing leadership to achieve synthesis through a productive coordination of the scientists and professionals of different disciplines taking part in the formation of the built environment. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Being open to lifelong education by internalizing world experiences related to architectural thought and applications and following new developments. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Understanding the requirements of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability in both global and local scales and considering them in all professional activities. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Defending the society's rights to shelter, within nature and city applying universal principles and resisting applications that are against professional ethics and laws while creating unique solutions and putting them into practice. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution