INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
- Course
- ARCH521 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
- Department
- Architecture - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Payam MAHASTI SHOTORBANI
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course aims to understand the conceptual framework in an architectural research. The course focuses on the research methods and it aims to provide students qualitative and quantitative skills; and to help students to conceptualize how research can be used in the design process, and how research findings can be integrated into design. The content of the course includes the definition of a research, the process of problem statement, the methodology of literature review, data collection and evaluation, which are correlated with the research design. The students are expected to study a textbook/paper or a case study by its various interpretations; and to define, plan, execute and complete a research project; and understand the basic principles of scientific investigation and the architectural research process.
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 20 |
| Final | Final | 20 |
| Presentation | Presentation | 15 |
| Final Article | Project | 45 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1. DERIVE the existing information and need for new investigation. (SOLO:4)
- 02 2. EXPLAIN a subject as a research field. (SOLO:4)
- 03 3. RELATE the data obtained from different sources. (SOLO:4)
- 04 4. CATEGORIZE the subjects under relevant groups. (SOLO:4)
- 05 5. RELATE the subjects to each other. (SOLO:4)
- 06 6. ANALYZE and CONCLUDE the subjects. (SOLO:4)
- 07 7. DEVELOP a research and DISCUSS the findings. (SOLO:5)
- 08 8. SYNTHESIZE and EVALUATE the findings. (SOLO:5)
- 09 SOLO TAXONOMY AVERAGE = 34 / 8 = 4.25
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction; Approaches, Research Methods versus Methodology, Scientific Method, Research Process, |
| Week 2 | The research process: a quick glance |
| Week 3 | Defining the Research Problem; selecting, necessity, technique involved |
| Week 4 | Research design; features of a good design, important concepts relating to research design, different research design, |
| Week 5 | Methods of data collection; collection of primary data, collection of data through questionnaires, collection of data through schedules, collection of secondary data, case study method, |
| Week 6 | Processing and analysis of data; processing operations, elements/types of analysis, statistics in research, central tendency, dispersion, asymmetry (skewness), relationship, regression analysis, multiple correlation and regression |
| Week 7 | Sampling Fundamentals; important sampling distributions, sampling theory |
| Week 8 | MidTerm Exam Week |
| Week 9 | MidTerm Exam Week |
| Week 10 | Multi Criteria Decision Making Analysis |
| Week 11 | Quantitative researches |
| Week 12 | Qualitative researches |
| Week 13 | Writing a research proposal |
| Week 14 | Values (Ethics) in research |
| Week 15 | Final Exam Week |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research Methodology; Methods and Techniques, NewDelhi: New age international (p) limited, publishers.
- 02 Groat, L. N., & Wang, D. (2013). Architectural Research Methods. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
- 03 Cryer, P. (2006). The Research Student’s Guide to Success. New York: McGrow-Hill.
- 04 Kumar, R. (2011). Research Methodology; A step-by-Step guide for beginners. London: SAGE.
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 The student will be able to create projects and researches with particular awareness of environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design.
- P02 The student will be able to design by engaging in the development of interior spaces from an ethically responsible perspective for the purpose of improving the quality of life.
- P03 The student will be able to make research to increase productivity and in the same context to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the society in the frame of their profession.
- P04 The student will be able to create a supportive learning environment that allows developing individual expression of knowledge and skills to create a connection with the practice of interior design. tir.
- P05 The student will be able to use and evaluate the conceptual elements and aesthetic principles of interior design in visual, verbal and written form at an advanced level.
- P06 The student will be able to distinguish an advanced level of competence in design practice and production that shows an awareness of professional standards appropriate to the field. .
- P07 The student will be able to interpret key concepts, theories and research approaches in interior architecture and relates them with current research in the field.
- P08 The student will be able to construct an artistic and designerly insight; to apply design knowledge to their creative design process, and to deepen their expertise in materials, knowledge of design tradition, and cultural discussion.
- P09 The student will be able to manage design processes, apply the regulations in construction, material knowledge, skills in 3D composition, and evaluate the spatiality of people and products by deepening the skills learned in Bachelor's studies and broaden their knowledge in spatial design and furniture design.
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