Facade Design and Technology Certificate Program

2024-2025 Academic Year Program start: October 9, 2024.

Application

The program will be offered by the ITU Continuing Education Center (ITU-CEC) collaboratively with the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Faculty of Architecture, ITU Faculty of Civil Engineering and ITU Faculty of Management. The program will be exclusively for Non-Turkish citizens and will be conducted in English to cater to the international audience.

For further information: https://fdtp.itu.edu.tr 

Admission Requirements: 

Non-Turkish Citizen

A Relevant Undergraduate Degree​

Written and verbal proficiency in English

Currently working in the Façade Industry or willing to work in the field

Program Fee

Program fee for October 9, 2024: 2000 USD, VAT Included

For registration, please click here to obtain the Registration Form.

Please fill the registration form, deposit the registration fee to the Bank, send both the Registration Form and the Receipt  to facadedesign@itu.edu.tr by e-mail at least 15 daysbefore the program starts. Please follow the necessary steps written in the RegistrationForm. 

Contact

Please feel free to contact us for further information and/or application. 

Program Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Ayşe Nil Türkeri

Address: İTÜ Taşkışla Kampüsü, Taşkışla Binası 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Phone: +90-212-2931300, ext: 2390

e-mail: facadedesign@itu.edu.tr

Purpose of the Certificate Program

The new certificate program for façade design and technology is devised to provide cutting-edge theoretical and applied knowledge and skills to professionals in architectural design, component and system design, system production and assembly, and those aspiring to work in these fields. This empowers them to become efficient and proficient contributors to the creation of energy-efficient, sustainable, and distinctly identifiable buildings worldwide. 

The program is organized around the essential and advanced topics in façade design and technology, ranging from design, engineering, project management, and hazard reduction. It covers a comprehensive curriculum that includes materials science, structural analysis, thermal performance, and acoustics, enabling them to design facades that meet rigorous performance standards in the façade design and construction industry. It will also provide acquaintance with the companies in the Turkish facade sector. 

Successful participants will be given a certificate of achievement approved by the ITU Continuing Education Center.

The program seats are limited to 20 for each certificate term. 

The program will be offered fully in English through ITU-CEC Online Learning Platforms: Microsoft Teams + Ninova. 

Scope of the Program

The program has a compact structure with a broad range of topics. Each topic is converted into a two-session module to provide the specific learning content. 

Duration and Schedule

Total Hours: 1 hour Introduction and 69 hours in total

Total Weeks: 6 weeks

The program is held four days a week; at 18:30-21:30 hours Turkish local time during weekdays and 09:00-12:30 hours Turkish local time on Saturday mornings.

Course Plan

Course Week Duration Session Faculty Member
0 1 1hr Introduction to Façade DesignandTechnology Program Faculty
1 1 3+3hrs 2days Structural Design of Façade Systems Assoc.Prof.B.ÖzdenÇağlayan
2 1 3+3hrs 2 days Opaque and Transparent Façade Materials Prof.Dr.HülyaKuş
3 2 3+3hrs 2 days Façade DesignPrinciples   Assoc. Prof.OzanÖnderÖzener
4 2 3+3hrs 2 days Façade Weathertightness Performance   Prof.Dr.A. NilTürkeri
5 3 3+3hrs 2 days Façade Daylight: Design and Performance Prof.AlpinKöknelYener
6 3 3+3hrs 2 days Façade Sound Insulation: Design and Performance Assoc. Prof.T.SerhatBozkurt
7 4 3+3hrs 2 days Climate and Energy Efficient Façade Design   Prof.Dr.GülKoçlarOral
8 4 3+3hrs 2 days Fire Protection Measures in Terms ofEnvironmentalControl and Façade Fires Prof.Dr.MustafaÖzgünler  
9 5 3+3hrs 2 days Design and ManagementofFaçade Manufacturing Systems Prof.Dr.EmreÇevikcan  
10 5 3+3hrs 2 days Detailing of Façade Systems Prof.Dr.FatihYazıcıoğlu
11 6 3+3hrs 2 days Project and Construction Management for FaçadeConstruction Prof.Dr.BegümSertyeşilışık
12 6 3hrs 1day Program Wrap-up,Discussions and Certification Exam Faculty

 

Faculty Members

The faculty members include experts from the field who have research, consulting and teaching experience in the façade industry. The expertise areas underline the diversity and depth of knowledge within the faculty, and their collective experience ensures a comprehensive learning environment where students can gain insights into the latest advancements and best practices in façade technology. Additionally, the faculty's active involvement in industry projects and collaborations with leading companies provides students with practical exposure and opportunities to engage with real-world challenges in the façade sector.

Prof. Dr. A. Nil Türkeri, Program Coordinator 

Prof. Dr. Gül Koçlar Oral

Prof. Dr. Alpin Köknel Yener

Prof. Dr. Hülya Kuş

Prof. Dr. Fatih Yazıcıoğlu

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özgünler

Prof. Dr. Emre Çevikcan

Prof. Dr. Begüm Sertyeşilışık

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Önder Özener

Assoc. Prof. Tarık Serhat Bozkurt

Assoc. Prof. Özden Çağlayan