Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6FAD 312PRODUCTS OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE, PRODUCTION FIRMS AND RETAILING3+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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the production processes of interior architecture products, materials, and building components, recognize the role of manufacturing companies in the industry, and evaluate marketing, distribution, and retailing processes within the context of interior architecture practice.
Course Content This course covers the classification of interior architecture products, production technologies, manufacturing companies, quality standards, brand management, product selection criteria, distribution channels, retailing systems, sales strategies, and current industry practices. National and international manufacturers and sectoral case studies are examined throughout the course.
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, industry analysis, product reviews, student presentations, and evaluation of manufacturers' catalogues.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Ekrem Çağrı Durmuş
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ching, F. D. K. Interior Design Illustrated. John Wiley & Sons. Binggeli, C. Building Materials for Interior Designers. John Wiley & Sons. Corky Binggeli. Interior Graphic Standards. Wiley. Francis D. K. Ching. Building Construction Illustrated. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Notes Ching, F. D. K. Interior Design Illustrated. John Wiley & Sons.
Binggeli, C. Building Materials for Interior Designers. John Wiley & Sons.
Corky Binggeli. Interior Graphic Standards. Wiley.
Francis D. K. Ching. Building Construction Illustrated. John Wiley & Sons.

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 % 20
Assignment 1 % 10
Attendance 14 % 0
Project 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
18
% 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 1 8 8
Presentation 1 16 16
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Project 1 16 16
Final examination 1 8 8
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 Explains the main building products and production technologies used in interior architecture.
2 Evaluates product development, quality, and branding strategies of manufacturing companies.
3 Compares building products according to technical properties, performance criteria, and application areas.
4 Considers quality, sustainability, cost, and user requirements in product selection.
5 Analyzes distribution, marketing, and retailing processes within the interior architecture sector.
6 Integrates current manufacturers and industry practices into design decision-making.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to interior architecture products and the industry
2 Building products industry, manufacturing companies and production systems
3 Material and product groups used in interior architecture
4 Market research and analysis of the building products industry
5 Market segmentation, target users and product positioning
6 Product development, quality management and branding strategies
7 Pricing strategies and cost analysis
8 Midterm Examination
9 Personal selling, customer relations and sales techniques
10 Distribution channels and logistics management
11 Retailing, showroom management and dealership systems
12 Marketing management and marketing strategies for building products
13 Strategic marketing and industry case studies
14 Contemporary manufacturers, innovative products and industry applications
15 Student presentations, case studies and course review
16 Final Examination

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

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

  
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