ARCH202-8 Architectural Design Studio II
ARCH202-8 Architectural Design Studio II
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Architecture
Ahmed Obralić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
To introduce students with the fundamentals of collective housing design and to develop the students' capability to desing residential buidling using architectural standards, regulations and architectural language.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Neufert, E., & Neufert, P. (2012). Architects' data (4th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.
Additional Literature
/Teaching Methods
Face-to-face lecture
Tutorial
Studio-based learning
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Syllabus overview | |
| 2 | Urban /Site/ Analysis. Historic overview of the development of collective housing | |
| 3 | Residential typologies. Spatial requirements, dimensional standards in collective housing design | |
| 4 | Dimensional standards in collective housing design | |
| 5 | Organizational characteristics of the single residential unit | |
| 6 | Presentation of certain elements in conceptual design project | |
| 7 | Analysis of referent examples. Typologies and practice | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Building envelope and materials | |
| 10 | Studio work | |
| 11 | Facades: Analysis of referent examples | |
| 12 | Work presentation of conceptual design project | |
| 13 | Final review of students' projects | |
| 14 | Final review of students' projects | |
| 15 | Final review of students' projects |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH202-8.1 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 14:50 | A F3.8 - Big Architecture Studio | - | - |
| ARCH202-8.2 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 14:50 | A F3.8 - Big Architecture Studio ' | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 15:00 | A F3.17 | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 15:00 | A F3.17 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 3 4 5
Midterm exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
Tutorials
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 8 ECTS credit course corresponds to 200 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Final exam
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 h)
Midterm exam
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 h)
Lectures
10 hours ⏳ (10 week × 1 h)
Tutorials
50 hours ⏳ (10 week × 5 h)
Tutorials
18 hours ⏳ (3 week × 6 h)
Home study
98 hours ⏳ (14 week × 7 h)
Final exam study
12 hours ⏳ (2 week × 6 h)
200 Total Workload Hours
8 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH202-8] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| ARCH202-8 | Architectural Design Studio II | 1 | 5 | 8 | TBA | |||||
| Prerequisite | ARCH201-8 | It is a prerequisite to | ARCH303-8, ARCH307-6 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Ahmed Obralić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-15:00 Wednesday: 12:00-15:00 |
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| aobralic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | TBA | Assistant E-mail | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | To introduce students with the fundamentals of collective housing design and to develop the students' capability to desing residential buidling using architectural standards, regulations and architectural language. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Neufert, E., & Neufert, P. (2012). Architects' data (4th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Face-to-face lecture, tutorial, studio-based learning | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course. Syllabus overview | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Urban /Site/ Analysis. Historic overview of the development of collective housing | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Residential typologies. Spatial requirements, dimensional standards in collective housing design | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Dimensional standards in collective housing design | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Organizational characteristics of the single residential unit | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Presentation of certain elements in conceptual design project | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Analysis of referent examples. Typologies and practice | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Building envelope and materials | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Studio work | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Facades: Analysis of referent examples | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Work presentation of conceptual design project | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Final review of students' projects | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Final review of students' projects | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Final review of students' projects | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | 1,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm exam | 1 | 20 | 1,2 | Not Allowed | |
| Tutorials | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Final exam | 6 | 1 | 6 | Midterm exam | 6 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Lectures | 1 | 10 | 10 | Tutorials | 5 | 10 | 50 | |||
| Tutorials | 6 | 3 | 18 | Home study | 7 | 14 | 98 | |||
| Final exam study | 6 | 2 | 12 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 200 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 8 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 17/02/2026 | |||||||||