BUILDING PHYISCS IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE-I

Course Description

This course aims to examine the principles of building physics that affect user comfort and environmental performance in interior design. Within the scope of the course, climate factors, thermal comfort, energy-efficient design approaches, passive climate control strategies, natural and artificial lighting systems, and acoustic comfort principles are studied. Students analyze spatial design variables affecting light, sound, temperature, and energy control; and evaluate the impacts of window openings, spatial geometry, surface characteristics, building envelope, and environmental arrangements on interior performance. Visual comfort, integrated lighting design, and acoustic regulation principles are examined through interior architectural projects. By the end of the course, students are expected to relate environmental data to design decisions and develop interior solutions that support user comfort.

BUILDING PHYISCS IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1.The student is expected to define the relations and interactions of environment and human being .
2. 02 2.Assessment of buildings in terms of building physics.
3. 03 3.To define and solve the problems of building physics that may be encountered in the design and production of buildings.
4. 04 4.Ability to define and develop the comfort conditions in buildings in terms of building physics.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Knaack, U., & Koenders, E. (2018). Building physics of the envelope: Principles of construction. Birkhäuser.
2. 02 Hens, H. S. (2017). Building physics - Heat, air and moisture: Fundamentals and engineering methods with examples and exercises. John Wiley & Sons.
3. 03 Barron, M. (2009). Auditorium acoustics and architectural design. Routledge.
4. 04 S., Frank, L., Doug, D. , Jeff, C., Josh. (2014). The use and environmental impact of daylighting. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 85, pp. 462-471. (www.sciencedirect.com)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the concepts of thermal comfort, lighting, and acoustics within the scope of interior building physics. SOLO 2
2. L02 Analyze the design variables affecting energy, light, and acoustic performance in interior spaces. SOLO 4
3. L03 Relate the principles of natural lighting, artificial lighting, and acoustic design to interior design decisions. SOLO 4
4. L04 Develop interior design solutions that support user comfort by evaluating environmental performance criteria. 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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