Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Interior Architecture and Environmental Design · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to comprehend the historical development, spatial organization and cultural context of traditional Turkish housing, to analyze materials and construction techniques, to understand regional differences and to master conservation issues. In addition, to examine the impact of traditional Turkish housing on modern architecture.
Course Content
This course covers the historical development, design principles and sociocultural context of the traditional Turkish house. The course offers a wide range of information from materials and building techniques to spatial organization, façade design and regional differences. It also provides a different perspective through field trips and student presentations. Current debates such as the impact of traditional Turkish houses on modern architecture and their preservation are also addressed within the scope of the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Geleneksel Türk evinin mimari özelliklerini ve sosyokültürel bağlamını kavrar
- Geleneksel yapım tekniklerini ve yapı malzemelerini tanımlayarak güncel uygulamalarla ilişkilendirebilir
- Bölgesel farklılıkların yerel konut mimarisi üzerindeki etkilerini öğrenir
- Geleneksel Türk evinin modern mimari tasarımlara katkılarını araştırarak yorumlayabilir
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - Explaining the Course Procedure, Sharing Audience - General Definition and Importance of Traditional Turkish House | - |
| 2 | - Formation Process of Traditional Turkish House - The Effect of Sociocultural, Geographical and Climatic Factors on Architecture | - |
| 3 | - Building Materials and Construction Techniques Used in Traditional Turkish House | - |
| 4 | - Spatial Organization of the Traditional Turkish House | - |
| 5 | - Plan Typologies of Traditional Turkish House | - |
| 6 | - Facade Design in Traditional Turkish House | - |
| 7 | - Regional Differences in the Traditional Turkish Home | - |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Ornamentation and Details in Traditional Turkish House Importance of Traditional Turkish House and Conservation Problems | - |
| 10 | Site visit | - |
| 11 | - The Effects of Traditional Turkish House on Modern Architecture | - |
| 12 | Site visit | - |
| 13 | Student presentations | - |
| 14 | Student presentations | - |
| 15 | Student presentations | - |
| 16 | general assessment | - |