ARCH514 Understanding Design Behavior

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Course Code Course Title Weekly Hours* ECTS Weekly Class Schedule
T P
ARCH514 Understanding Design Behavior 2 0 6 Tuesday 17:00-18:50
Prerequisite None It is a prerequisite to

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Lecturer Adnan Zoranić Office Hours / Room / Phone
Wednesday:
9:00-11:00
Thursday:
12:00-15:00
A F3.13
E-mail azoranic@ius.edu.ba
Assistant Assistant E-mail
Course Objectives This course introduces students to:
• the knowledge of the processes of design;
• the critical thinking about results of architectural design;
• acquire a methodology to study designers; and
• report on their observations in an assignment.
Textbook Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012. Nesbitt, Kate, „Theorizing a new agenda for architecture: an anthology of architectural theory 1965-1995“, Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 1996 Clark, H. and Brody, D., Design Studies: A Reader, Berg Publishers, 2009. Hearn, Fil, „Ideas That Shaped Buildings“, The MIT Press Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, 2003. Laaksonen, E., Simons, T. and Vartola, A., Research and Practice in Architecture, Rakennustieto Publishing, 2008. Project Management in Construction, Sidney M. Levi, Me Grow Hill Professional;2006;
Additional Literature
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Learning Outcomes After successful  completion of the course, the student will be able to:
  1. Develop the knowledge of the processes of design and understanding of how designers think.
  2. Acquire a methodology to study designers. This is highlighted by assignments which require students to study designers and report on their observations.
  3. Achieve an understanding of the issues involved in design thinking research and gain knowledge of methods for studying design thinking.
  4. Identify developement of design thinking, activity and processes during times, ideas and styles.
  5. Apply basic ideas, principles, skills and techniques to their own research.
Teaching Methods Lectures with examples and class discussions. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. In this course, students will have worked closely with a team on a unique architectural design and research.
Teaching Method Delivery Face-to-face Teaching Method Delivery Notes
WEEK TOPIC REFERENCE
Week 1 Introduction to Understanding Design Behavior. N/A
Week 2 Presentation of assessment requirements with all basic information for designing of those types of buildings. Site analysis and understanding of surroundings, context, climate, sun orientation, circulation accessibility. Neufert, Ernst, Neufert, Peter, "Neufert Architects' Data", Wiley-Blackwell; 4 edition, 2012
Week 3 Methodology, processes and thinking in architectural design. Clark, H. and Brody, D., Design Studies: A Reader, Berg Publishers, 2009.
Week 4 Students presentations. N/A
Week 5 Contemporary trends in design behavior. Nesbitt, Kate, „Theorizing a new agenda for architecture: an anthology of architectural theory 1965-1995“, Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 1996
Week 6 Contemporary trends in design behavior. Nesbitt, Kate, „Theorizing a new agenda for architecture: an anthology of architectural theory 1965-1995“, Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 1996
Week 7 Midterm project submission and presentation. N/A
Week 8 Day critiques, discussion about design development. N/A
Week 9 Architectural theory and criticism. Hearn, Fil, „Ideas That Shaped Buildings“, The MIT Press Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, 2003. Project Management in Construction, Sidney M. Levi, Me Grow Hill Professional;2006;
Week 10 Architectural theory and criticism. Hearn, Fil, „Ideas That Shaped Buildings“, The MIT Press Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, 2003. Project Management in Construction, Sidney M. Levi, Me Grow Hill Professional;2006;
Week 11 Using of research in architectural practice. Laaksonen, E., Simons, T. and Vartola, A., Research and Practice in Architecture, Rakennustieto Publishing, 2008.
Week 12 Using of research in architectural practice. Laaksonen, E., Simons, T. and Vartola, A., Research and Practice in Architecture, Rakennustieto Publishing, 2008.
Week 13 Day critiques, discussion about research and design development. N/A
Week 14 Day critiques, discussion about research and design development. N/A
Week 15 Final project submission and presentation. N/A
Assessment Methods and Criteria Evaluation Tool Quantity Weight Alignment with LOs
Final Project 1 50 1,2,3,4,5
Semester Evaluation Components
Presentation of site analyses 1 10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Midterm presentation 1 25 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Activity/Progress 1 15 N/A
***     ECTS Credit Calculation     ***
 Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours
Lecture hours 2 6 12 Active tutorials 3 6 18
Final project 7 5 35 Home study and work 5 9 45
In-term exams/projects 10 2 20 Final project presentation 10 2 20
        Total Workload Hours = 150
*T= Teaching, P= Practice ECTS Credit = 6
Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey Last Update Date: 18/10/2024

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