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MIM 448 - Parametric Design

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serhat ANIKTAR

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to explain parametric relations in form, space and structural design, and to enable students to gain the ability to create an architectural setup based on parameters in the design process with the help of computer. In this process, it is aimed to teach an up-to-date software by using the computer.

Course Content

Course content, algorithmic and parametric design; interpreting architectural design information in an algorithmic flow with the help of parameters; In the design process, the components that make up the product and the relationship between the components are fictionalized in the computer environment. In this course, by examining many parametric design products at different scales, it is tried to understand the design process and to reveal the parametric model of the examples. At the end of the course, students construct a parametric design process to create their own designs with the help of software.

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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

  1. 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

  1. Tasarım problemini, parametreler yardımıyla kurgulayarak algoritmik bir akış ile ifade edebilir
  2. Esnek ve parametrelere dayanan form, mekan ya da strüktür ve bina kabuğu tasarlayabilme becerisi kazanır
  3. Students evaluate the relationship between spatial design and its implementation within the context of building ventilation, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, and active and passive fire protection systems in buildings.

Core Area Distribution

(58) Architecture and Building%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionPresentationSelf study

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)15230
Out of Class Study Period14228
Midterm133
Quiz000
Assignment166
Practice000
Final166

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Introduction to Concepts: Parameter, Algorithm, Parametric Design. Examples of Parametric Design and Examination of Parametric Relationships in These Examples.
2Introduction to Digital Tools Used in Parametric Design: The Rhino-Grasshopper Relationship and Interface Introduction
3Mathematical Operations in Parametric Design
4Data Types Used in Parametric Design and Operations on Data (Data Lists)
5Creating Points with Parameters
6Creating Points with Parameters
7Creating Curves with Parameters
8Ara SınavAra Sınav
9Creating Surfaces with Parameters
10Creating Surfaces with Parameters
11Final Project Design – Classroom Work
12Final Project Design – Classroom Work
13Final Project Design – Classroom Work
14Final Project Design – Classroom Work
15Final Project Design – Classroom Work
16Final SınavıFinal Sınavı