Architectural Design

General

• Code: ΔΟΜ027
• Semester: 8th
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Specialization
• Teaching and exams language: Ελληνικά
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Lectures (4)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Course homepage: https://elearning.cm.ihu.gr/
• Class Schedule:
  • Tue 11:00 - 15:00: Θ - Δανιήλ (Αιθ. Αρχιτ)
  • Fri 14:00 - 18:00: Θ - Σαπίδης (204)
• Exams Schedule:
  • 26/06/2026, 12:00 - 14:00:

Course Contents

The course introduces students to basic concepts of Space, Architecture and Architectural Design
with the aim of understanding the importance of architectural projects and mastering an established
scientific language that is used internationally, in the context of the interdisciplinarity required when
different Engineers specialties collaborate for Construction. Emphasis is placed on the
methodological, analytical and synthetic character of Architectural Design with the aim of
familiarizing and acquiring basic knowledge about concepts such as spatial Form and Function, the
integration of the building into its environment (context), the central synthetic idea (concept) and its
transformations, the publicization and communication of the architectural projects, the dialogue of
the composer (Architect/ Engineer) with the scientific and technical world, as well as with the final
recipients of his work (inhabitants).

Educational Goals

• Recognize and define the concepts of Space, Architecture and Architectural Design –
understand and use of the relevant terminology. Analyze small scale architectural projects.
• Understand the purpose of Architectural Design (historically, socially, culturally,
environmentally, technologically) and review its methodology. Define and distinguish the role and
responsibilities of the head designer within a group of engineers having to produce a building project.
• Evaluate the specificities of the designing of a medium architectural complexity project (i.e.
suburban detached house), distinguish and prioritize parameters which determine architectural and
constructional aspects of the project, classify and illustrate design principles. Create and present the
synthetic concept (main design idea).
• Understand and apply the constantly needed modifications in the designing process, become
able to adopt this kind of flexibility, apply methods and tools that support an adaptability process.
• Create (design) small to medium scale building projects of simple functional requirements and
simple but well-defined morphological identity. Organize and present these proposals with a
maximum level of quality and completeness.
• Evaluate in comparison different designed or constructed building-project proposals and decide
for interventions or final options which will support the projects’ sustainability and bring the optimal
conditions for the final occupants.

General Skills

The course contributes to the following skills:
_Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
_Adapting to new situations
_Decision-making
_Working independently
_Team work
_Working in an international environment
_Working in an interdisciplinary environment
_Production of new research ideas
_Project planning and management
_Respect for difference and multiculturalism
_Respect for the natural environment
_Criticism and self-criticism
_Production of free, creative and inductive thinking

Teaching Methods

Face to face.

Use of ICT means

Powerpoint presentations, e-learning platform for
educational material

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

The final evaluation is composed of marks collected from
different parts of the teaching process, as follows:
_Written or oral examination (end of semester): 50% of the
final grade
_ Quality of exercises, assignments, and design projects
(developed during the semester): 40% of the final grade
_Participation in the course procedures (i.e. oral
participation, meeting deadlines for handing in written
work): 10% of the final grade.
The evaluation criteria are listed in the introductory handout
of the course, which is posted on the e-learning platform in
the beginning of the semester and is also distributed and
presented to the students during the 1st class meeting.

Recommended Bibliography

• Ching, D.K. Francis, 2006. Αρχιτεκτονική. Μορφή, Χώρος, Διάταξη (2η έκδ.). Μτφρ. στα
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• Frampton, Kenneth, 2009. Μοντέρνα Αρχιτεκτονική. Ιστορία και Κριτική (4η έκδ.
  αναθεωρημένη και συμπληρωμένη). Mτφρ. Θ. Ανδρουλάκη, Μ. Παγκάλου και (συμπλ.
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• Kleine, G., Quibe, J., 1997. Κατοικίες, Κατοικίες, τυπολογία και μορφή, μορφή, τυπολογία.
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• Πετρίδου, Βασιλική, Ζιρώ, Όλγα, 2015. Τέχνες και αρχιτεκτονική από την αναγέννηση έως
  τον 21ο αιώνα. [ηλεκτρ. βιβλ.] Αθήνα: Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών
  (Κάλιππος). Διαθέσιμο στο: http://hdl.handle.net/11419/3541
• _Francis D. K. Ching, 2014 (4th edition). Architecture: Form, Space, and Order. John Wiley Sons.
  _ Kenneth Frampton, 2007 (4th edition). Modern Architecture: A Critical History. Thames Hudson.
  _ Jordan, R. Furneaux, 1970. A concise history of Western architecture. New York: Harcourt, Brace World.
  _Kleine, G. Quibe, J., 1997. Houses: typology and form. Athens: Giourdas Editions [in Greek].
  _ Petridou, Vasiliki Ziro, Olga, 2015. Arts and Architecture from renaissance to the 21st century. [e-book].
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