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: www.facadedesign.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: 1600 USD + VAT = 1800 USD
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
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| | | | Introduction to Façade DesignandTechnology Program | |
| | | | Structural Design of Façade Systems | Assoc.Prof.B.ÖzdenÇağlayan |
| | | | Opaque and Transparent Façade Materials | |
| | | | | Assoc. Prof.OzanÖnderÖzener |
| | | | Façade Weathertightness Performance | |
| | | | Façade Daylight: Design and Performance | |
| | | | Façade Sound Insulation: Design and Performance | Assoc. Prof.T.SerhatBozkurt |
| | | | Climate and Energy Efficient Façade Design | |
| | | | Fire Protection Measures in Terms ofEnvironmentalControl and Façade Fires | |
| | | | Design and ManagementofFaçade Manufacturing Systems | |
| | | | Detailing of Façade Systems | |
| | | | Project and Construction Management for FaçadeConstruction | Prof.Dr.BegümSertyeşilışık |
| | | | Program Wrap-up,Discussions and Certification Exam | |
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
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Önder Özener
Assoc. Prof. Tarık Serhat Bozkurt
Assoc. Prof. Özden Çağlayan