PASSIVE SOLAR CONTROL OF INTERIORS

Course Description

Environmentally-conscious design techniques are in the field of architecture. The concepts of sustainability, ecological design, green building design and passive solar building design. Reducing the requirement for active heating and cooling systems. Key passive solar building concepts. The solar path in passive design. Passive solar thermodynamic principles. Passive solar control in the vernacular architecture. Passive Houses in Europe. The course is conducted in two parts. The first, the lecture part, deals with the theories and practical applications of the issues. In the second part the students' work will be evaluated. Students of interior design are expected to set a group and select a building and a research subject. Each group is expected to apply passive solar system solutions on a selected project.

PASSIVE SOLAR CONTROL OF INTERIORS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Design a passive solar house by utilizing basic passive solar design concepts and relevant technical knowledge in the organization of buildings and sites. (5)
2. 02 2. Develop knowledge gathered on vernacular and contemporary models so that innovative design solutions responsive to diverse cultures and contexts can be applied to buildings and sites. (5)
3. 03 3. Ability to develop understanding on renewable energy systems and environmental issues as well as climate on macro and micro scale, thermal comfort and thermal performance of buildings. (5)
4. 04 4. Capability to design energy conscious buildings where climatic parameters such as sun and wind are controlled to provide maximum comfort for buildings. (5)
5. 05 5. Produce a group work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team, as well as gaining proficiency to work in an interdisciplinary medium. (5)

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Francis D. K. Ching, Ian M. Shapiro, (2014) . Green Building Illustrated, John Wiley & Sons , USA.
2. 02 Brown, G. Z., & DeKay, M. (2014). Sun, wind, and light: architectural design strategies.
3. 03 Omidreza Saadatian, K. Sopian, C.H. Lim, Nilofar Asim, M.Y. Sulaiman, (2012).Trombe walls: A review of opportunities and challenges in research and development, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 6340–6351
4. 04 LECHNER, Norbert. (2015). Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects, John Wiley & Sons.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Design a passive solar house by utilizing basic passive solar design concepts and relevant technical knowledge in the organization of buildings and sites. (5)
2. L02 2. Develop knowledge gathered on vernacular and contemporary models so that innovative design solutions responsive to diverse cultures and contexts can be applied to buildings and sites. (5)
3. L03 3. Ability to develop understanding on renewable energy systems and environmental issues as well as climate on macro and micro scale, thermal comfort and thermal performance of buildings. (5)
4. L04 4. Capability to design energy conscious buildings where climatic parameters such as sun and wind are controlled to provide maximum comfort for buildings. (5)
5. L05 5. Produce a group work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team, as well as gaining proficiency to work in an interdisciplinary medium. (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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