Architecture
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Contextual learning strategies in the early stages of architecture education
(Sciencepark SCI, 2019)The main objective of this paper is to present a series of interconnected contextual learning strategies applied in the early stages of architecture education. The study presents the design and implementation process of a ... -
An illustrated divan of Baki at the Harvard Art Museums
(Istanbul Universitesi, 2019)This paper introduces an unpublished, late-sixteenth-century illustrated manuscript of the Divan of Baki (Harvard Art Museums, 1985.273). The manuscript raises the issue of options and paradigms for illustration in the ... -
Poem to celebrate the seamless synergy of stone and timber: Ormana - a village located in the Taurus within southern Anatolia
(Center for Cities, University of Moratuwa, 2019-06)This article focuses on the design principles of the houses of Ormana; a village located in the Taurus within southern Anatolia, Turkey—including their dual architectural identity and construction details. Ormana, with its ... -
Reminiscences of Ottoman vernacular in Galata
(Center for Cities, University of Moratuwa, 2019-06)The aim of this paper is to present the lost heritage of the vernacular architecture in Galata district in Istanbul that existed during the Ottoman period. It presents the Ottoman vernacular houses that once existed in the ... -
Istanbul's heritage at risk : the Galata district
(FrancoAngeli, 2020)Istanbul's Galata district is a multicultural crossroad in the Mediterranean. Throughout Istanbul's transformation into a modern metropolis Galata maintained its distinctive and cosmopolitan character due to the cultural ... -
Hazard assessment and an adaptation-based design as a tool for coastal resilience in Istanbul
(Springer, 2024-02)Istanbul has to deal with increasing water-based disasters due to global climate change. Current studies commonly look for risk assessment models, but most of them do not offer design strategies for Istanbul. This study ... -
The effects of wood fiber directions on bonding performance
(Elsevier, 2024-01-12)Using engineered wood products (EWPs) in the building technologies is very crucial in terms of sustainable approaches. They provide; low weight, high structural stiffness, carbon storage capacity and easy erection on site. ... -
Assessment of synchronous online architecture education from students’ perspective
(Anadolu University, 2023-10)This research aims to identify and investigate different dimensions and underlying factors influencing the successful implementation of e-Learning, from participants' viewpoint, i.e. architecture students. To examine the ... -
A new look at Sokolluzade Hasan Paşa’s illustrated universal history
(İstanbul 29 Mayıs University, 2023)This article revisits a universal history written in the late sixteenth century for the governor of Baghdad Sokolluzade Hasan Paşa (d. 1602) in light of a new- ly-discovered source that provides the missing concluding ... -
Analysis of behavioural processes in cultural centres through concepts of configuration and time: A three building comparison in Istanbul
(Istanbul Teknik Universitesi, 2023)Cultural centres have changed throughout history in terms of their configuration and usage. Changing design approaches, socio-cultural patterns, technical improvements, and user demands have also changed the usage, content, ... -
A methodology for 3D digital sketching practice in undergraduate architectural education
(Intellect Ltd., 2023)Paper-based sketches used in the first stage of architectural design have started to be replaced by digital sketches. Since many universities have switched to online education during the pandemic period, digital sketches ... -
Teaching earthquake-resistant structural systems in architecture department: a hands-on learning experience
(Taylor & Francis, 2023)This paper addresses challenges in teaching earthquake-resistant structural systems to architecture students and seeks to enhance efficiency. Developing a compatible teaching approach is crucial for better collaboration ... -
The role of art in the construction of public space: Istanbul biennials from 1987 to 2019
(Springer, 2023)This study focuses on the interaction of public space and art, and uses the Istanbul Biennale (1987–2019) as an example to explore the role of art in public space. This study firstly examines public space, art in public ... -
Re-thinking the surface design: How to prevent playground related extremity injuries in children
(İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, 2023)Public playgrounds are specially designed spaces for children to play and develop; however, falls are significant causes of children’s injury and are one of the most common mechanisms of injury in emergency departments. ... -
The contextual information requirements for collection and use of occupant feedback in BIM-enabled FM
(Emerald, 2023)Purpose: Occupant feedback is crucial for healthy, comfortable and productive offices. Existing facility management (FM) systems are limited in effective use of occupant feedback, as they fail to collect the vital contextual ... -
The digitalization of studio practices and its impact on the development of design literacy of first-year architecture students
(Oslo Metropolitan University, 2023-12-31)Digital skills are emphasized in the ongoing process of digital transformation in higher education. In this article, digital literacy is discussed within the broader perspective of design literacy and the acceleration of ... -
Valorization of biomass ashes in the production of cementitious composites: A comprehensive review of properties and performance
(Elsevier, 2023-11-17)The demand for cementitious composites as the most abundantly used construction material is increasing due to rapid urbanization and industrialization, resulting in the exploitation of natural resources. Parallel to this, ... -
Enhancing school buildings energy efficiency under climate change: A comprehensive analysis of energy, cost, and comfort factors
(Elsevier, 2023-12-01)Incorporating future weather predictions into building assessments is essential for enhancing resilience, energy efficiency, cost savings, comfort, and sustainable infrastructure development in response to climate change. ... -
Measuring “sustainable development” in vernacular settlements: a case study Behramkale, Türkiye
(Emerald, 2023-03)Purpose: The main objective of this paper is to critically assess sustainable development in the context of Behramkale, a vernacular village in Türkiye. Design/methodology/approach: Vernacular Heritage Sustainable Architecture ... -
Projetowanie gier i transektów dla zrównaważonego miasta. Gaming and transect design for a sustainable city
(Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej, Gliwice, 2023)In the past 20 years the gaming industry has exploited the global market with the introduction of immersive technologies. The effects of this gaming revolution are visible in different areas. For sure the education of our ...
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