Introduction to Built Environment

So, finally after 2 weeks, we had our IBE, short for Introduction to Built Environment class...

Thus, here is the course outline...

Kulliyyah: CELPAD
Department: Architecture and Environmental Design
Course Title: Introduction to Built Environment
Course Code: BAE 1310
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Course Assessment:

• Report (5%)
• Mid Term Test (20%)
• Forum (10%)
• Case Study (15%)
• Final Examination (50%)`

Week 1-2

Subject briefing
Introduction to subject AED 1233
Introduction to:

• Natural and Built Environment
• Environmental Design Components
• Design Process

Week 3

A Brief History:

• Early Human Settlements
• Nature of Cities, Landscape and Buildings

Urban Design Principles and Elements

Week 4

A Preface towards Urban Regional Planning

• Planning Scope and Process
• Types of Planning
• Planning in Malaysia

Week 5 Introduction to Architecture of the Muslim World

• Introduction to the history of the Islamic World
• The Main Urban Components of traditional Islamic City
• Suq
• Mosque
• Other public facilities (baths, caravanserai, madrasah, hospital)

Traditional Malay House

• The Characteristics and Elements
• Structure and Materials
• Design for Climatic School

Week 6

• Landscape and Civilisation
• The Characteristics and Elements

Week 7

MID-TERM Examination

Week 8

Appreciating Art and Its Meaning

• Definition and Terms
• Philosophy and Themes
• The Characteristics and Elements

Introduction to Islamic Arts

Week 9

Applied Arts and Design: Its Application

The Importance and Functions of Product Design

Week 10 

Sustainability in Built Environment

• Global Environment Issues
• Introduction to Barrier Free Design
• Islamic Principles and Values in Built Environment

Week 11 & 12

Forum (Presentation)

Week 13

Introduction to Profession in the Built Environment:

• Planner
• Architect
• Landscape Architect

Week 14 Introduction to Professions i the Built Environment:

• Quantity Surveyor
• Industrial Designer
• Interior Designer
• Conservator