Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to develop students’ ability to design and detail appropriate building elements in response to factors affecting buildings, such as wind, water, heat, and noise, in order to achieve healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing buildings. Another objective of the course is to evaluate the possibilities of adapting and further developing traditional Turkish construction techniques for contemporary building element design.
Course Content
This course generally focuses on the structural and construction principles of roof and joinery components of buildings. It addresses the design and detailing of these building elements.
Required Resources
Course Notes
Recommended Resources
Planlı Alanlar İmar Yönetmeliği, 30113, 2017.
Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği, EK: Deprem Etkisi Altında Binaların Tasarımı İçin Esaslar, 2018.
Binalarda Isı Yalıtımı Yönetmeliği, 27019, 2008.
Binalarda Su Yalıtımı Yönetmeliği, 30223, 2017.
Binaların Gürültüye Karşı Korunması Hakkında Yönetmelik, 30082, 2017.
Binan, M., Ahşap Çatılar. Birsen Yayınevi, 1998.
Walter R., Jaggard Francis E. Drury Architectural Building Construction: Volume 1: Text Book for the Architectural and Building Student Cambridge University Press. Angliya, Kembridj, 2013.
Francis D.K. Ching Building Construction Illustrated 5 th Edition Wiley; 5 edition. SShA, 2014.
Eldem, S., Yapı, Birsen Kitapevi Yayınları, İstanbul, 1973.
Toydemir, N., Gürdal, E., Tanaçan, L., Yapı Elemanı Tasarımında Malzeme, İstanbul, 2011.
oygeniş, M., Yapı: 2-3-4, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2014.
Erten, E., Mimarlıkta Yapı-Yapım, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2018.
Explanations
- Midterm Examination: The date, time, and venue of the midterm examination will be announced by the Dean’s Office.
- Practical Exercises: Practical exercises will be carried out in accordance with the topics covered during the course. Submission deadlines for each exercise will be announced separately.
- Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced one week in advance, and the announcement will specify the course content to be covered.
- Final Submission: The final submission will consist of six practical applications completed throughout the semester. These applications must be integrated into the student's architectural design project developed within the concurrent Architectural Design Studio. For each application topic, students are required to prepare one A3 or B2 presentation board that explains both the theoretical framework of the application and its implementation within the architectural project. Final submissions must be submitted both digitally and in printed format.
- Final Assessment Policy: As the final assessment is based on a comprehensive project submission rather than a written examination, there is no make-up (resit) examination for this course.
Rules
Attendance: According to the University Regulations, students who fail to attend at least 70% of the total course hours will receive a grade of DZ (Absent) and will automatically fail the course.
Late Arrival: Students are expected not only to attend class but also to arrive on time. Please note that three late arrivals are considered equivalent to one full absence. A late arrival is defined as entering the classroom after attendance has been taken by the instructor and more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the class.
Seeking Assistance: Students are encouraged to ask questions during class or office hours and to seek assistance whenever necessary. Obtaining timely support is an important part of the learning process and is strongly recommended.
Academic Integrity: All coursework submitted for assessment must represent your own original work and effort. Acts of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, are subject to the University's Academic Integrity and Disciplinary Regulations and may result in disciplinary action and the corresponding sanctions.
Assessment Policy: The assessment methods and grading criteria specified in this syllabus are final. No additional assignments, examinations, or make-up assessments will be offered for the purpose of improving course grades.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Taşıyıcı sistem tipi, yapım sistemi ve malzeme seçimine uyumlu bir şekilde yapı elemanları tasarlanır ve detaylandırabilir
- Yağmur ve rüzgâr gibi etkenler bağlamında yapım türlerine göre çatı biçimi ve kaplamalarını öğrenir ve uygular
- Yapı kabuğunun yük, yangın, su, ısı, ses gibi etkilere karşı korunması ve estetik bir görünüme kavuşması amacıyla gerekli teknikleri öğrenir
- Geleneksel yapım tekniklerinin çağın gereklerine göre uyarlama ve geliştirme imkânlarını kavrar
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 11 | 2 | 22 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Information on the Function, Form, Structure, and Construction of Roofs. Protection of Buildings Against Precipitation, Wind, and Temperature Differences (Concepts of Cold and Warm Roofs). | |
| 2 | Drainage of Water on Flat/Terrace Roofs: Gutters, Drainage Points, and Downpipes. | Short Exercise 1: Calculation of Drainage Points and Slopes in Flat Roof Plans. |
| 3 | Detailing of Accessible and Non-Accessible Flat Roofs: Insulation, Finishes, and Expansion Joints (Dilatation Joints). | Short Exercise 2: Detailing Construction Joints and Connections in Flat Roofs. |
| 4 | Roof Structures According to Form and Material. Planning and Structural Design of Purlin Roofs for Different Spans. | Short Exercise 3: Drawing the Sections of a 6 m Span Purlin-Supported Gable Roof. |
| 5 | Detailing of Insulation and Roofing Materials (Tiles, Metal, Bitumen, and PVC) for Pitched Roofs According to Roof Slope. | Short Exercise 4: Detailing the Section Joints of a 9 m Span Purlin-Supported Gable Roof. |
| 6 | Structural Design of Trussed Roofs. Detailing of Chimneys and Rainwater Drainage Systems in Pitched Roofs. | Short Exercise 5: Drawing the Section Details of a 9 m Span Trussed Hipped Roof. |
| 7 | Comprehensive Exercise 1: Drawing the System Plan and Section of a Purlin-Supported Roof for a Reinforced Concrete Building Based on the Given Building Footprint. | Comprehensive Exercise 1 |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Structural Design of Hipped Roofs for Different Spans. | |
| 10 | Design Principles of Doors and Windows According to Their Function and Materials Used (Timber, Aluminum, PVC, and Steel). | Short Exercise 6: Drawing the Plan, Section, and Elevation of a Fixed Timber Window. |
| 11 | Detailing of Frame-to-Wall, Sill, and Lintel Connections in Operable Windows. | Short Exercise 7: Detailing the Construction Joints of an Operable Timber Window. |
| 12 | Construction of Leaf Frames and Panels in Timber and Metal Interior Doors. Concepts of Full, Half, and Subframes. | Short Exercise 8: Detailing the Wall, Lintel, and Threshold Joints of a Timber Interior Door. |
| 13 | Concepts of Jambs, Architraves, and Thresholds in Exterior Doors. Protection of Interior Spaces Against Water, Dust, Wind, and Fire. | Short Exercise 9: Detailing the Wall, Lintel, and Threshold Joints of a Timber Exterior Door. |
| 14 | Door Leaf Construction Systems: Solid Panel, Plywood, Glass, Wool-Core, Styrofoam-Core Doors, and Pressed Construction. | Short Exercise 10: Detailing the Construction Joints of a Solid-Panel Timber Exterior Door. |
| 15 | Comprehensive Exercise 2: Drawing a System Section of the Given Two-Storey Building Passing Through the Exterior Door, Window, and Roof. | Comprehensive Exercise 2 |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |


