Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4IAD 254ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL3+0+03528.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the fundamental principles of electrical, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and energy systems that provide environmental comfort in buildings and to integrate these systems into interior architectural design.
Course Content This course covers building electrical systems, lighting design, water supply and drainage systems, hot water systems, HVAC systems, fire protection systems, insulation, energy efficiency, sustainable building technologies, and smart building systems from an interior architecture perspective.
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures, technical drawing reviews, case studies, project evaluations, student presentations, and classroom discussions.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Merve Şahika Erkan merve.sahika.erkan@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. MERVE ŞAHİKA ERKAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ramsey, C. G., & Sleeper, H. R. Architectural Graphic Standards. The American Institute of Architects, USA, 1981. Neufert, E. Neufert Yapı Tasarım Bilgisi. Verlag Ulstein GmbH, Berlin, Germany, 1983. Lichtner, N. Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Design Methods for Architects. John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, USA, 1991. Ching, F. D. K. İç Mekân Tasarımı: Resimli (Interior Design Illustrated). Yapı-Endüstri Merkezi, Yapı Yayın-95, İstanbul, 2004. Ching, F. D. K., & Adams, C. Çizimlerle Bina Yapım Rehberi (Building Construction Illustrated). Yapı-Endüstri Merkezi (YEM Yayın-119), İstanbul, 2008.
Course Notes Lecture notes, technical standards, practical examples, relevant regulations, and scientific publications prepared by the instructor.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 2 % 20
Practice 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Assignments 2 8 16
Presentation 1 12 12
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 14 14
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the fundamental principles of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems used in buildings.
2 Evaluate the impact of environmental control systems on interior architectural design.
3 Integrate environmental control systems into interior design by considering energy efficiency, user comfort, and sustainability.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the course and environmental control systems
2 Building electrical systems: power distribution, electrical installations, and protection devices
3 Electrical installation projects and their integration into interior design
4 Lighting systems and lighting design principles
5 Water supply systems: cold water, hot water, and water heating systems
6 Wastewater, rainwater, and sanitary plumbing systems
7 HVAC systems: heating, cooling, ventilation, and indoor air quality
8 Midterm Examination
9 Fire protection and fire safety systems
10 Thermal, acoustic, and moisture insulation systems
11 Renewable energy systems and energy efficiency
12 Green building rating systems (LEED, BREEAM, WELL)
13 Smart building systems: building automation, lighting, and security systems
14 Vertical transportation systems: elevators, escalators, and accessibility
15 Integration of environmental control systems into interior architecture projects and course review
16 Final Examination

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 2 2 2 3
C1
C2
C3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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