
| Course Code | : PM318 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 2 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 5 |
The aim of this course is to develop the competency to solve construction problems encountered in landscape architecture applications, to decide among alternative technical approaches, and to convert selected solutions into implementation details. Within this scope, students learn the material properties, construction techniques, and technical specification requirements of paving and flooring systems, timber landscape structures, fences, independent walls, water features, and landscape furniture elements; and they acquire the skill to produce CAD-supported detail drawings, sections, and implementation plans. The course also addresses the relationship between infrastructure projects and landscape construction decisions, and the technical solutions aimed at mitigating environmental impacts.
The course comprehensively covers the main application areas of landscape construction. Paving and flooring systems (concrete pavers, natural stone, granular and open-cell pavements), timber landscape structures (decks, platforms, stairs, railings), fences and independent walls, ornamental pools, landscape bridges, and furniture elements (site furnishings, signage, children's play equipment) are among the main topics. Each construction system is addressed in terms of material selection, ground preparation, application process, maintenance-repair requirements, and detailing in CAD environment. Coordination with infrastructure systems (drainage, irrigation, electrical) and construction solutions for mitigating environmental impacts in large-scale projects are also included in the curriculum. Assessment is based on written exams, class participation/performance, and assignments. In-semester evaluation consists of participation/performance, assignments, and midterm exam totalling 40%. End-of-semester evaluation is based on the final exam (60%).
| Assoc. Prof. Özgür KAMER AKSOY |
| 1. | Defines and comparatively evaluates landscape construction systems (paving, timber structures, fences-walls, water features, furniture) in terms of material properties, construction processes, and technical specification requirements. |
| 2. | Makes justified decisions among different construction alternatives based on technical, environmental, and economic criteria; and converts the selected solution into implementation details. |
| 3. | Produces construction details, sections, and implementation plans in a CAD environment, coordinated with infrastructure systems (drainage, irrigation, electrical). |
| 4. | Examines construction solutions in large-scale landscape projects from the perspectives of environmental impact mitigation, maintenance-repair requirements, and life-cycle cost. |
| 5. | Effectively contributes to professional project production processes by adapting construction knowledge to planning/design office, site, and public institution contexts. |
| 1. | Uzun, G., 2012. Peyzaj Konstrüksiyonu II, Çukurova Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No: 137, Ders Kitapları Yayın No: 42, Adana. |
| 2. | Sauter, David, 2011. Landscape Construction. 3rd Edition, Delmar, Cengage Learning, NY, USA, ISBN-13: 978-1-4354-9718-4 |
| 3. | Neufert, E., 2023. Neufert - Yapı Tasarımı. Beta Yayınları |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %5 |
| Assignment | 4 | %20 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %15 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 35 |
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Assignment | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Individual Work | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 22 | 1 | 23 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 125 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||