BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Course Description

This course aims to transform the fundamental knowledge acquired by interior architecture students regarding building elements, construction methods, and detail resolution principles into advanced application-based knowledge. Within the scope of the course, roof systems, stairs, door and window systems, wall openings, parapets, railing and handrail details, as well as wall, floor, and ceiling finishes, are examined at the interior architecture scale. Flat and pitched roofs, roof covering systems, waterproofing, rainwater drainage solutions, and terrace roof details are evaluated in terms of building performance. Students analyze the relationships between structural and finishing elements, integrating material selection, detail development, and application decisions with interior design processes. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop applicable interior design decisions by considering technical requirements, construction methods, and detail resolution principles.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Ability to develop design language and extend architectural vocabulary.
2. 02 2. Ability to examine and discuss (5) as the best way of building design knowledge.
3. 03 3. Ability to develop form and function concepts at the architectural design
4. 04 4. Capability to represent a design concept by using different drawing techniques.
5. 05 5. Ability to develop knowledge on structural systems
6. 06 6. Competence to developing an awareness and sensitivity to built environment, aesthetic values and taste
7. 07 7. Capability to creating design solutions responsive to diverse contexts.
8. 08 8.To be able to recognize the role of individual and the group in the creative process.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ching, F. D. K. (2024). Building Construction Illustrated (7th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
2. 02 Rand, P., Miller, J., & Allen, E. (2024). Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructability, Aesthetics (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
3. 03 Hens, H. (2024). Performance-Based Building Design: From Below Grade to Floors, Walls, Roofs, and Windows to Finishes. Ernst & Sohn.
4. 04 Ching, F. D. K., & Winkel, S. R. (2025). Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2024 International Building Code (8th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the fundamental characteristics of building elements, roof systems, and construction methods used in interior architectural applications. SOLO 2
2. L02 Analyze roof systems, stairs, door-window systems, surface finishes, and other building details in terms of material, function, and application requirements. SOLO 3
3. L03 Integrate the relationships between structural and finishing elements with interior design decisions, technical requirements, and detail resolution principles. SOLO 4
4. L04 Develop technically applicable solutions for interior architectural applications by utilizing construction methods, material knowledge, and detail resolution principles. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
2. P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
3. P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
4. P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
5. P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
6. P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
7. P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
8. P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
9. P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
10. P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
11. P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
12. P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.

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