ARCH381 ENVIRONMENTAL AND BUILDING SYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 1200381 |
| 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: | Lecturer LEVENT TOSUN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of the course the students are expected to have the knowledge of;
- the mechanical building services that will be a part of their design,
- how these systems work and function,
- how these systems effect the architectural design.
The students are expected to gain a capability of having a reasonable dialogue with the mechanical / installations engineers on their designs both in design period and in construction period.
Course Content
Creation of basic understanding of issues related to mechanical services in buildings; the requirements related to installation, operation and maintenance of such equipment, technical drawings of such systems, relations with architectural design. Sanitary Services; water supply, storage and distribution, piping, pressurizing, hot water supply, solar heating, waste water systems, fixture and layout planning. HVAC Services; environmental comfort and insulation, heating and cooling loads, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, equipment.
Course Learning Outcomes
Be able to understand, assess the mechanical building services as a part of their design.
Be able to comprehend how these systems work and function
Be able to assess and predict the effect of these systems on the architectural design.
Be able to communicate with the mechanical engineer on his/her design in each phases of the design process.
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