ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPUTING PROGRAM

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Architectural Design Computing is a graduate program under the Department of Informatics, provides training in master and doctorate levels. For more info, please visit the ITU Graduate School website.

RESEARCH AREAS

Research on the Tools, Products, and Media as well as Modeling Approaches and Paradigms that Enhance and Facilitate Theoretical and Applied Studies in the Intersection of Architecture and Information Technologies
Concepts Emerging in Parallel with the Developments in the Intersection of IT and Design Disciplines: Cyberspace, Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Communication, Interface Design, Embedded or Pervasive Environment, Metaverse, MR, VR, AR XR in Architecture, Internet of things and built environment
Computational Design Methods
Artificial Intelligence in Architecture
Robotic tectonics, automation, and interaction
Generative Approaches, Shape Grammars and Fractals in Architectural Design
Genetic, Nanotechnological, Evolutionary and Generative Approaches in Architectural Design
Design and Representation in Multimedia and Web Environments
Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Processing
Data Mining in Architecture
Theory of Space with regards to Information Technologies
Cognitive Processes, Their Extensions and Related Tools in Architectural Design
Building Information Models

RESOURCES

Virtual Design Studio (VDS): Computers, Laser Printers, A4 Color Printer, A4 Scanner, Video Conference System, Web Cameras, 3D Mouse, A4 Graphical Tablet
Faculty Computer Labs
Laser Cutter and Rapid Prototyping
3-Axis CNC-Milling
KUKA KR 2100

WHO CAN APPLY?

Architects
Industrial Product Designers
Interior Designers
Landscape Architects
Computer Engineers
Informatics Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Electronics Engineers

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

For Master’s, accepted and registered students, with counsel from their advisor, have to successfully complete 4 must courses of the program, one of which has to be MBL531E, 4 elective courses, the seminar MBL596, and thesis. It is advised that students complete the seminar in their 2nd or 3rd semester. Once their course load is complete, they can then register for a thesis. The thesis procedure is defined by ITU Graduate School. It is advised that each student publishes their research during their studies.

For a Doctoral degree, accepted and registered students, with counsel from their advisor, have to successfully complete 7 courses offered by the program, the seminar MBL696, and thesis. The thesis procedure is defined by ITU Graduate School. Doctoral candidates have to comply with the publication requirements as specified in ITU Graduate Education Regulations and Principles (İTÜ Lisansüstü Eğitim-Öğretim Yönetmeliği ve Esasları).