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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5ARCA201BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION IN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE2+2+04619.09.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program ARCHITECTURE
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course O1. Explaining methods and tools for building performance simulation (BPS).
O2. Discussing case studies that utilize BPS in an architectural context.
O3. Examining BPS methods and tools appropriate for analysis objectives.
O4. Conducting case studies that integrate BPS tools into architectural design and existing building analysis processes.
Course Content “Building Performance Simulation in Architectural Practice” course focuses on building performance simulation (BPS) methods and tools employed both in the architectural design process and in the analysis of existing buildings. The significant contribution of the course is to equip students with the ability to select and apply appropriate methods and tools for computer-based building performance analysis. The “Exploring BPS” module primarily focuses on existing simulation methods and tools, analyzing their user interfaces, data requirements, limitations, and the provided results through existing applications. During the “Applying BPS” module, selected tools are used to conduct analyses within the architectural design process and to analyze existing buildings.
Course Methods and Techniques Research presentation
Studio works
Mid-term submission
Final submission
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( ARCH201 ) and ( ARCH221 ) and ( ARCH223 ) and ( ARCH231 ) and ( ARCH202 ) and ( ARCH222 ) and ( ARCH224 ) and ( ARCH232 ) and ( ARCH250 ) and ( ARCD203 ) and ( ARCD204 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Dr. Bahar Elagöz Timur https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/bahar.timur bahar.timur@agu.edu.tr
Associate Prof.Dr. Buket Metin https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/buket.metin buket.metin@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
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Documents http://ww.canvas.agu.edu.tr
Assignments http://ww.canvas.agu.edu.tr
Exams http://ww.canvas.agu.edu.tr

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
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 50
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 3 10 30
Ara Teslim ve Jüri 1 20 20
Tartışma 14 3 42
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 7 3 21
Kişisel Çalışma 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the BPS in architecture.
2 Identify existing BPS methods and tools used in architectural practice.
3 Distinguish the objectives of BPS tools in relation to building performance goals and the architectural practice context.
4 Evaluate the BPS results obtained in a defined architectural practice scenario.
5 Adapt BPS tools to support performance-driven design in architecture.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Building Performance Simulation in Architecture
2 Building Performance Simulation in Architecture
3 Building Performance Simulation Methods
4 Building Performance Simulation Methods
5 Building Performance Simulation Tools
6 Building Performance Simulation Tools
7 Fall Break
8 Mid-term Submission
9 Building Performance Simulation Case Studies
10 Building Performance Simulation Case Studies
11 Building Performance Simulation Case Studies
12 Building Performance Simulation Case Studies
13 Building Performance Simulation Case Studies
14 Building Performance Simulation Case Studies
15 Building Performance Simulation Case Studies
16 Final Submission

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 5 1 3 5 1 3 1 1 5 5 5 3
C2 5 3 4 5 1 3 1 1 5 5 5 3
C3 5 3 4 5 1 3 1 1 5 5 5 3
C4 5 1 2 5 1 3 1 1 5 5 5 3
C5 5 1 4 5 4 5 4 3 5 5 5 3

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

  
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