ARCH489 LIGHTING IN ARCHITECTURE
| Course Code: | 1200489 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer S.FUNDA ATAYLAR (İĞDİR) |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide the students to use light (natural and artificial light) and color as design tools in architectural design process starting from the concept phase to the application phase. A consciousness about the integration of architecture and light which is the basis of “Architectural Lighting” will be developed by providing an understanding of the behavior of light in the built environment. The significant role of natural and artificial lighting in creating different atmospheres will be emphasized to be able to recognize and solve problems concerning lighting. Analysis of existing applications, discussions on lighting projects and developing design proposals are used to support the theoretical and technical knowledge given during the course. Sustainability issues are also emphasized.
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to have the knowledge of;
- light and color as design tools in architectural design process
- the behavior of natural and artificial light in the built environment
- basic principles related to light and color in architecture
- the importance of lighting design starting from the concept phase to the application phase
- the integration of architecture and light which is the basis of “Architectural Lighting”
- visual comfort
- role of lighting in creating different atmospheres
- problem solving strategies concerning natural and artificial lighting
- analysing existing applications and lighting projects
- proposing natural and artificial lighting design solutions for different application areas
Course Content
Basic principles related to light and color in architecture; importance of light and color as design factors; ligth and vision; light sources and lighting methods; lighting fundamentals; visual comfort; design of artificial lighting systems; types of lighting, luminaires and applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
Be able to use color, natural and artificial lighting in architectural design process starting form early stages of design to integrate architecture and light
Be able to understand the behaviour of natural and artificial light in built environment
Be able to use lighting and color to create different atmospheres according to the requirements of different application areas
Be able to recognize and solve problems concerning lighting by the help of analysing existing applications, lighting projects and developing design proposals for small-scale interior and exterior spaces.
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