Continuity and Conservation In Timber Architecture
Architecture
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuity and Conservation In Timber Architecture | MIM534 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Emre KİSHALI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain construction technology of timber structures which were constructed with traditional systems in Turkey and the World.
2) Evaluate current problematics of old timber structures.
3) Evaluate construction of timber structures in terms of cross disciplinary of architecture and engineering.
4) Discuss the continuity of historical timber structures and its production culture.
5) Discuss the conservation approach of traditional timber structures.
6) Know new timber construction technology.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
5144082 MIM Structural Engineering on Historical Buildings
Course Contents
Construction system, architectural space organization, detailing, structural behaviour and conservation approaches and problems of Hımış, dizeme, timber framed and timber masonry buildings constructed in Turkey are discussed. Contemporary timber architecture and its production are presented. The cases constructed by industrial timber products are evaluated via comparing the traditional construction techniques and methods.
Weekly Schedule
1) Timber construction materials2) Traditional timber structures
3) Traditional timber structures
4) Current problematics of historical timber structures
5) Preservation and values
6) Conservation practices for timber structures in Turkey
7) Conservation practices for timber structures in the world
8) Mid-term/Evaluation
9) Industrial timber and architectural productions
10) Current construction techniques: cities and patterns
11) Contemporary timber construction techniques
12) Timber structures: Ecology
13) Timber structures: Earthquake and production
14) Practice - Presentation
15) Practice - Presentation
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Brain Storming
3) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required