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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…

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…

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…

Cities consume over two-thirds of the world’s energy and account for more than 70% of global CO₂ emissions. Given these negative impacts, cities are major contributors to climate change, one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. As dynamic organ…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 paper explores how intra-day volatility behaves across different weekdays during periods of major financial stress, focusing specifically on the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 indices. The analysis spans two significant market disruptions—the 2008 Global Financia…

Kentler, geçmişten günümüze hız ve haz çağının getirmiş olduğu olumsuz etkilerle doğallığını kaybetmiştir. Bu süreç çevre şartlarını da etkilemiştir. İklim değişikliği, hava kirliliği, yeşil alanların tahribatı vb. olumsuzluklar biyoklimatik konfor şartlarını …

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…

Healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) are among the most significant drivers of financial inefficiency in healthcare systems worldwide, with estimates suggesting they contribute to as much as 10% of total healthcare expenditures. In the United States, these…

Kent meydanları, toplumsal hareketliliğin ve kamusal katılımın merkezinde yer alarak bireyler arası sosyal ilişkileri güçlendiren, çok işlevli etkinliklere ev sahipliği yapan kamusal mekânlardır. Kitlelerin kesişim noktasını oluşturan meydanlar, kullanıcı odak…

Kayseri’nin Talas ilçesi, yüzyıllar boyunca pek çok medeniyete ev sahipliği yapmış, bu süreçte önemli kültürel izler bırakan tarihi yapılarla zenginleşmiştir. Ancak bu yapılardan bazıları, çeşitli doğal ve insan kaynaklı etkenler nedeniyle ciddi ölçüde tahrip …

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…

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…

Stone arches have been among the important structures in architecture and engineering throughout history. However, they can be damaged over time due to environmental impacts, conditions of use and natural disasters. Therefore, modern strengthening methods are …