Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
DESIGN FOR ALL AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 801600715120 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Aysel USLU
Assistants
Goals Different physical and cognitive abilities / features for individuals to be informed about landscape design, barriers and obstacles to empathize against type, to perform the design of barrier-free spaces.
Course Content Design for all, universal desgin, barier free design, Independent design concepts, Principles of Universal Design and to connect with Landscape Architecture, diversity of users and their experiences in built environment, evaluation of good samples, determination of problems, analysis of problems, development of solutions proposals. Case study, development of new/good design dolutions related with universal design principles.
Learning Outcomes 1) makes logical relations between ones physical and cognitive diffrences with landscape design
2) define basic elements of handicaped
3) make project about barrier free places
4) applicate knowledge and standarts on her/his projects ( landscape design plan)
5) create barrier free landscape design ( solve problems to design for all)
6) make proper project for barier free design
7) counts related with natıonal legal procedures to barrier free design

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The Introduction, scope and purpose of giving information about the operation of the course Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Introduction Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week It is associated with landscape architecture design principles and products for everyone, for example, field observations Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Debate
Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
4. Week The analysis of the built environment and with different qualities and functions to be associated with universal design principles Lecture; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Verification of universal design principles in urban areas (campuses, hospitals, public institutions and schools, shopping malls) Lecture; Discussion; Case Study
Workshop
Project Based Learning; Scenario Based Learning; Play Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
6. Week Verification of universal design principles In urban areas (parks, squares, streets and so on. public spaces) Lecture; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Explanation of basic concepts; universal design, barrier-free design, design for all, the description of the examples of independent design and principles. Landscape accessibility, explanation of the concept of physical accessibility. Lecture; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Verification of design principles for everyone rural areas (camping, picnic, camping areas, such as areas) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Verification of design principles for everyone rural areas (camping, picnic, camping areas, such as areas) Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Disabled-friendly approach in landscape Architecture, example case studies Lecture; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Selected urban or rural character of the area analyzed in terms of the principles of universal design, land survey Lecture; Case Study
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Field studies differ with respect to user expectations, analyzes, design and planning. Lecture; Case Study
Debate; Workshop
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Developing proposals for structural landscape elements; evaluation to upholstery, stairs, equipment, huts, toilets and so on. Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Development of proposals in terms of plant landscape design (type selection, plant color texture form and other features) Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Workshop
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Barış, Mehmet Emin ve Uslu, Aysel (2009), “Accessibility for the disabled people to the built environment in Ankara, Turkey” African Journal of Agricultural Research 4 (9), s. 801-814.
Blankenship, J., 1998.” Outdoor Accessibility”. Section 240, Time- Saver Standards for Landscape Architectere:Desgin and Construction Data.Co-editors Harris, C., and Dines, N., Page 240-2, 240-24. McGraw–Hill Publishing Company, New York.
Bunch, G. ; Valeo, A. (2004), “Student Attitudes Toward Pers with Disabilities in Inclusive and Special Education Schools”, Disability and Society, 19 (1): 61-76.
Burcu, Esra (2002), “Üniversitede Okuyan Özürlü Öğrencilerin Sorunları: Hacettepe Beytepe Kampusü Öğrencileri Örneği”, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 19(1): 83–103.
Coles, R., And caserio, M., 2001. “ Social Criteria for The Evaluation and Development of Urban Green Spaces.” URGE(Urban Green Environment, Development of Urban Green Spaces to Improve) The Quality of ( Life in Cities) and Urban Regions.EVK-4- ET-2000- 00022.
Francis, M., 2003. “ Open sapces- case studies Urban Open Spaces Designing for User neeeds”.
Seeland, K., and Nicole, S., 2006.” Public Green Space and Disabled Users.” Urban Forestry and Urban Greening Volume 5.Issue 1, 13 June 2006. Page 29- 34.Science Direct.
T.C. Başbakanlık Özürlüler İdaresi Başkanlığı (2005), II. Özürlüler Şurası: Yerel Yönetimler ve Özürlüler, Ankara.
T.C. Başbakanlık Özürlüler İdaresi Başkanlığı, (2005) II. Özürlüler Şurası, Yerel Yönetimler ve Özürlüler, Komisyon Raporları ve Genel Kurul Görüşmeleri, 26–28 Eylül 2005, Ankara.
Türk Standartları Enstitüsü, 1999. “ Şehir İçi Yollar- Özürlü ve Yaşlılar İçin Sokak, Cadde, Meydan ve Yollarda Yapısal Önlemler ve İşaretlenmelerin Tasarım Kuralları. ICS 11.180:91.040.30;93.080.30, TS 12576/Nisan 1999. Ankara
Uslu, A., 2005.” Yaşlılıkta Yaşam Kalitesi ve Sosyal Etkileşimin sağlanması İçin Dış Mekan Tasarımının Rolü”. 16-19 Kasım 2005 , 3. Ulusal Yaşlılık Kongresi, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi, Okullar Yayınevi, ISBN: 975- 00591-07 . İzmir.

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 6 10
Homework 4 16
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 8
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 2 10
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 2 8
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 1 5
Seminar 1 3
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2 4
1 2
1 2
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