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This study investigates the return on investment (ROI) of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction industry and addresses common barriers to its adoption such as high start-up costs and lack of familiarity with the technology. Despite its prove…

Günümüzde hızla artan kentleşme, doğal çevrenin geri plana itilmesine ve bireylerin doğayla olan bağlarının zayıflamasına neden olmaktadır. Bu durum, sadece yaşam kalitesini değil, aynı zamanda kültürel ve tarihî çevrelerle kurulan ilişkiyi de olumsuz etkileme…

This study emphasizes the significance of integrating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a systematic method used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a process throughout its entire life cycle, as a vital tool for cultural heritage conservation in Türkiye. The …

Afet sonrası mekânsal planlama yaklaşımları, yalnızca fiziksel altyapının yeniden inşasına değil; aynı zamanda sosyal iyileşme, çevresel sürdürülebilirlik ve geçici yaşamın örgütlenmesine yönelik çok boyutlu müdahaleleri içermektedir. Özellikle deprem gibi afe…

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…

This paper explores the transformative role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in enhancing stakeholder engagement in transportation infrastructure projects. Drawing on literature, real-world case studies, and survey results from 32 stakeholders, the rese…

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…

In this paper, a thermal insulation analysis was carried out for a building using paper waste reinforced clay brick as building material. Firstly, the analysis was made using two different normal wall bricks as building material for the sample building. Later,…

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…

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…

This study investigates the heightened vulnerability of children residing in disaster-prone informal settlements in the southwestern coastal city of Khulna, Bangladesh. The study focuses on both social and physical factors contributing to children's vulnerabil…

Bu çalışmada kent meydanı kavramına ait bazı temel tanımlar ve kent meydanı kullanımları hakkında bilgiler verilerek, Havuzbaşı Kent Meydanı olarak bilinen alanın kentsel peyzaj açısından kullanımını değerlendirmek amacıyla 20 kişiye bir anket çalışması uygula…

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 study offers a comparative analysis of construction risk management practices in the United Kingdom (UK) and Türkiye, focusing on regulatory frameworks, technological integration, and practical methodologies. The UK, utilizing the Construction (Design and…

The increasing world population has increased the demand for food. Many threats such as agricultural land use, environmental impacts, global warming and drought risks necessitate industrialization of agricultural production and optimum utilization of existing …

Geçmişin tanıklığını yapan sosyo-ekonomik, kültürel ve mimari değerlere sahip yapılar sonraki kuşaklar için mimari mirasın önemli bir parçasıdır. Döneminin ruhunu ve kimliğini taşıyan mimari yapıların korunması tarihi ve kültürel bilincin canlı tutularak toplu…

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…

In this article, the influence of the use of three different bricks on the building heat performance is compared for use on wall surfaces as a building construction element. At the beginning of the analysis, the thermal analysis of the building was carried out…

Low energy and water consumption of green buildings during the life cycle, waste management, minimizing the impact of projects on the ecosystem and increasing the use of environmentally friendly materials have made high performance green buildings attractive…

Experimental design methods used in optimization of engineering problems and processes in many industrial fields have been shown to be applicable in road superstructures within this study. Using the special purpose statistical experiment design program, opti…