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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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 …

Microalgae are recognized as environmentally sustainable and biologically renewable resources for the production of high-value products such as biomass, biofuels, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals. However, their large-scale cultivation is highly sensit…

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…

A universally applicable “optimal photobioreactor” design has yet to be established, as the success of such systems varies depending on the algal species used, environmental conditions, and intended applications. Meanwhile, the accelerating pace of climate cha…

Maritime vessel detection in satellite images address real time issues such as maritime security, illegal fishing and environmental monitoring, which require efficient tracking of vessels in large scale. Maritime vessel detection is challenged by limited annot…

Moda endüstrisinde hızlanan üretim ve tüketim döngüsü ciddi çevresel sorunlara yol açmaktadır. Bu nedenle sürdürülebilir tasarım ve üretim uygulamaları büyük önem kazanmıştır. Temelleri 1960’lı yıllarda atılan sürdürülebilirlik hareketi, moda endüstrisinde çev…

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 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…

Generative Artificial Intelligence is gaining popularity every day and uses contextual data to personalize and enhance user experiences. This paper explores music generation that is conditioned on weather. It influences musical compositions by connecting MIDI …

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…

Afet risklerinin azaltılmasında, fiziksel zarar görebilirlik düzeylerinin mekânsal olarak belirlenmesi ve görselleştirilmesi, kentsel dayanıklılığın artırılması açısından kritik bir öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışma, Amasya kent merkezinde afet kaynaklı fiziksel kırı…

The Walking Mansion in Yalova, Türkiye, holds a special place as a symbol of the Early Republican Period. In 1929, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic, took a journey from İstanbul to Bursa aboard the Ertuğrul Yacht and encountered a remarkable …

Kadınlar, gündelik yaşamda suyun temini, kullanımı ve korunmasında kritik roller üstlenmelerine rağmen, su yönetimi politikalarında yeterince temsil edilmemektedir. Bu çalışma, Amasya Merkez ilçesinde farklı yaş, eğitim ve meslek gruplarından 60 kadınla gerçek…