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Courtyards hold significant functional value in both traditional and contemporary architecture. They serve as open-air spaces that facilitate social interaction for users within urban environments. In order for these spaces to be utilized more efficiently by u…

Few ancient structures inspire spiritual reverence and architectural awe like the Roman Pantheon. Designed as a temple and a cosmological instrument, the Pantheon depicts how Roman architects transformed daylight into a divine symbol. This paper examines the s…

This study presents a comparative analysis of post-earthquake recovery governance in Türkiye and Japan, focusing on the 1999 Kocaeli, 2011 Tōhoku, and 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. Employing qualitative document analysis and cross-case timeline mapping, it e…

Airport terminal buildings are a reflection of modern technology, as well as representation of the distinctive identity of each country and contemporary interior design trends. This paper aims to examine the impact biophilic design has on passenger perception.…

This paper explores the role of archival study in exploring site integrity within the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) framework, using the case of Islamic heritage sites in Java, Indonesia. In contexts where material traces have been lost or obscured, archival …

This study proposes a climate-adaptive framework for modular micro-living units as a construction-based response to growing urban challenges related to climate resilience, densification, and housing affordability. The design integrates prefabricated cross-lami…

Heritage restoration projects face numerous challenges, including the preservation of historical accuracy, effective stakeholder collaboration, and maintaining transparent records of interventions. This paper proposes a theoretical framework that integrates Bu…

This paper examines the development of sustainable architectural design strategies in office buildings from 1970 to the present. Drawing on literature, policies, and historical examples, it traces the transformation of sustainability from a loosely defined env…

Interior lighting profoundly affects health, perception, and comfort. This study investigates key lighting parameters—intensity, spectrum, exposure timing, and spatial layout—and their physiological and psychological effects. Based on scenario simulations, thi…

This study aims to evaluate fire safety and escape route design in student dormitories. Ismail Necati Efendi KYK Dormitory and Hubbi Hatun Dormitory in Karabük province were comparatively examined in terms of space organization, user density, number and placem…

İnsan, ergonomik yaklaşımın temel bileşenlerinden biri durumundadır. Bu nedenle ergonomi, insanın yaşadığı ortamın ve onun kullandığı her türlü araç ve donanımın insana ve topluma uygun olmasını amaçlar. Bu amaçla, ergonominin dayandığı bilim dallarından biri …

Throughout history, earth as one of the most basic building materials of architecture, has stood out as a culturally and environmentally sustainable resource thanks to its local availability, compatibility with natural cycles and renewability. Increasing envir…

Yapay zeka (YZ), tasarım sürecinden karar destek sistemlerine, maliyet analizinden malzeme tespitine kadar pek çok alanda kullanılmakta; tarihi yapılarda ise malzeme bozulmalarının tespiti, restorasyon süreçlerinin iyileştirilmesi ve kültürel varlıkların belge…

Sanayileşme, insan yaşamına pek çok alanda konfor ve kolaylıklar kazandırmıştır. Ancak bu sürecin tetiklediği seri üretim ve tüketim alışkanlıkları, çevresel tahribatın yanı sıra sosyal eşitsizlikleri de beraberinde getirmiştir. Bu durum, günümüz dünyasında sü…

Understanding pedestrian perception is essential for designing walkable and inclusive urban environments. This study employs real-world eye-tracking to investigate how pedestrians visually engage with urban streetscapes during everyday navigation. Using wearab…

This study presents a comprehensive overview of biophilic design research that incorporates ecological considerations, specifically focusing on energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and sustainability. While biophilic design has traditionally emphasized human we…

The rapid growth of city populations and the increasing complexity of managing city infrastructure have led to the emergence of smart cities, which rely on advanced technologies to optimise urban services. However, one of the key challenges facing smart cities…

Heritage buildings are valuable cultural and historical assets that create tangible connection to our past and provide many social and economic benefits. These buildings are often threatened by various environmental and human factors, which impose the need for…

Bu çalışma, dijitalleşmenin tüm katmanlarına nüfuz ettiği bir çağda yetişen Alfa kuşağının özgün bilişsel, duygusal ve sosyal özelliklerini iç mekân tasarımı bağlamında incelemektedir. Araştırma, dijital teknolojilere yalnızca hâkim değil; onlarla bütünleşik y…

This study presents a Hybrid Digital-Physical Risk Management Framework designed to enhance urban climate resilience through the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. By combining real-time IoT sensor networks, AI-based predictive analytics, and blockchain…