Topics on Architecture & Architectural Synthesis

Prerequisite Knowledge

Basic knowledge of drawing and building technology

Course Units

#	Title	Description	Hours
1	Introduction	Introduction to Architecture. Dimensions of fixed and movable furniture. Description and analysis of the project.	3
2	Elaboration of spaces	Processing of furniture and equipment. Creation of spaces. Exercise with determination of minimum dimensions of basic spaces. Correction of project.	3
3	Building program – relation between spaces	Creation of the building program, relation between spaces, distribution over the height, abstract organization charts. Sketch of the Architectural solution. Correction of project.	3
4	Edition of preliminary design	Specifications of spaces dimensions, standardization, layout. Preliminary design: plan, side views, sections. Correction of project.	3
5	Application of specifications	Building specifications, building regulation, passive fire protection. Correction of project.	3
6	Planning of the main structure	Layout of the structural elements – slabs, beams, columns, foundations. Reinforcement drawings. Correction of project.	3
7	Building morphology	Voids and full. Creation of the building facades. Correction of project.	3
8	History of Architecture	Historical development of Architecture. The importance of the modern movement. Architecture and Engineers. Correction of project.	3
9	Bioclimatic design 1	Presentation of bioclimatic design techniques for the design of buildings. Correction of project.	3
10	Bioclimatic design 2	Presentation of bioclimatic design techniques for the design of buildings. Correction of project.	3
11	Main design	Design specifications. Main design. Topographic layout. Final drawings in plan, side views, cross sections (1/50). Correction of project.	3
12	Other designs	Technical description, cost design, architectural construction details. Correction of project.	3
13	Presentation of architectural works	Applications – architectural examples. Correction of project.	3

Learning Objectives

After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. To design a building
2. To plan and design buildings from concrete and other construction materials
3. To execute a complete architectural design
4. To check beams, slabs, columns based on architectural drawings.

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods	Courses in class Exercises and correction of project in class
Teaching media	Presentation in board Power point presentations
Laboratories	Yes (drawing tables)
Computer and software use	Optional, during the main design after recommendation of the teacher
Problems - Applications	Working out of a group project at home and correction in class
Assignments (projects, reports)	Project that is presented and examined at the end of the semester
Student presentations	When required

Student Assessment

• Final written exam: 50%
• Mid-term exam: Έλεγχος μελέτης
• Assignments (projects, reports): 50%

Textbooks - Bibliography

1. Ernest Neufert, «Building technology and architectural design», Giourdas ed. Or Kleidarithmos ed.
2. DE CHIARA J., CALLENDER J.H., "Χρυσός Οδηγός Κτιριολογίας", τόμος 1 κατοικίες, εκδόσεων Πλαίσιο
3. CECCARINI IVO, "Architectural design of a house"
4. HELLMUTH STING, "Building plans, Examples and design criteria", εκδόσεων Γκιούρδα,
5. WALTER MEYER-BOHE, "Modern single buildings", εκδόσεων Γκιούρδα,
6. Tzonos Panos, "Organization of Architectural design", 1982 Thessaloniki
7. WILKINSON PHILIP, "Buildings", series: books full of knowledge, Patakis ed.
8. Diverse architectural Journals such as: "Architectural subjects,", "BUILDING", "ARCHITECTURE D' AUJOURD' ΗUI", "BAUEN & WOHNEN”

Lecture Time - Place:

• Friday, 13:45 – 16:30,
  Rooms:
  • Αιθ. 3
  • Αιθ. 5
  • Αμφ. 1/2
  • Ζ. Κτ. 1 Πολ., Αιθ. 11
  • Ζ. Κτ. 1 Πολ., Αιθ. 13