DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Course Description

This course introduces the concept of "sustainability" since it gained gradually importance. It is integrated into design projects. In this course guidelines and examples are be used to emphasize the practical aspects of sustainable design. The course aims to challenge students to re-evaluate the discipline with an ecological consciousness on human health and environmental issues. The course includes initiate discussions on issues such as factors causing environmental problems, philosophical approaches towards the environment, the power of design to contribute to environmental concerns, consumption habits etc. Valuable case studies are included in the course and while considering the design aspects of the product, students are required to design a project with awareness of the global environment.

DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1- Conduct(3) and extend(3) geen design
2. 02 2- Decribe(3) methods of sustainability in design
3. 03 3- Reproduce(2) and reuse recycling material in design
4. 04 4- Calculate(2) and Extend(3) the life cycle of products
5. 05 5- Process(3) sustainable design in practice

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 E.Karana, O. Pedgley and V. Rognoli, Materials Experience, Fundamentals of Materials and Design. Book, 2014
2. 02 R. Proctor, Upcycle, 24 Sustainable DIY Projects. Laurence King Publishing, 2015
3. 03 Bob Doppelt, Leading Change Toward Sustainability , Greenleaf Publications, 2003
4. 04 Nathan Shedroff, Design Is the Problem: The Future of Design Must Be Sustainable, 2009

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1- Conduct(3) and extend(3) geen design
2. L02 2- Decribe(3) methods of sustainability in design
3. L03 3- Reproduce(2) and reuse recycling material in design
4. L04 4- Calculate(2) and Extend(3) the life cycle of products
5. L05 5- Process(3) sustainable design in practice

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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