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Book Part 1960s Tax Law and Non-Muslim Exodus From Istanbul: Turkification of the City(Taylor & Francis, 2023) Akpınar, İpek; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyThis chapter discusses the urban consequences of the expulsion of Istanbul Greeks in 1964. It demonstrates the urban impact of the 16 March 1964 decree that terminated the residence of 12, 000 Greek passport holders in Istanbul (a population of 40, 000 with their relatives), who were given 24 hours to leave the city and allowed to carry only 20 kilograms of belongings or US$22 with them. The event also alarmed many other non-Muslim families to emigrate from Istanbul, while the city was receiving a large influx of immigrants from rural lands due to the growing industrialization and urbanization. Akpinar discusses the urban planning interventions in Istanbul under the Menderes and subsequent governments throughout the 1950s and 1960s as ad-hoc or intentional steps toward Turkification, in which discrimination and the resulting emigration of Istanbul Greeks played a significant part. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Esra Akcan and Iftikhar Dadi; individual chapters, the contributors.Article 20. Yüzyıldan Günümüze Bir Kentsel Doğa Parçası: Papazın Bağı(2023) Tükenmez, Başak; Sökülmez, Buse Ezgi; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyAraştırma, nitelikli bir doğal koruma alanını ve ticari bir işletmeyi içeren doğa parçası Papazın Bağı’nın, 20. yüzyılın başından günümüze mikro tarihinin, şekillenme ve dönüşüm süreçlerinin ‘kentsel doğa’ kavramı çerçevesinde derinlikli bir incelemesini ve değerlendirilmesini yapmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında, bağ ve bağ evi yaşamının Kuloğlu ailesi tarafından terk edildiği ve kentleşmenin etkisiyle alanın kentsel doğa karakteri kazandığı 1960’lı ve 1970’li yıllar dönüm noktası olarak kabul edilerek Papazın Bağı mikro tarihi iki aşamada ele alınmaktadır. Birinci aşamada bağ ve bağ evi kültürü, ikinci aşamada kentleşme ve kentsel doğa ekseninde, Papazın Bağı kentsel doğasının günümüze kadar olan değişim ve dönüşüm süreçlerini meydana getiren etkenler, aktörler ve olaylar; buna bağlı olarak insan, yapılı çevre ve doğanın karşılıklı etkileşimleri ortaya konulmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, Papazın Bağı kentsel doğa parçası, çok aktörlü bir örneklem ve laboratuvar olarak ele alınarak insan, kültür ve kenti doğaya karşıt kavramlar olarak konumlandıran anlatıların ötesine geçilmeye çalışılmaktadır.Article Accessibility in Intensive Care Units: a Qualitative Study on Exploring Architects’ Perspective(İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, 2023) Khoojıne, Negar Sioofy; Kasalı, Altuğ; Bayar, Mualla Erkılıç; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyThisstudyaddresseshealthcaredesigners’perspectivesconcerningthearchitectural features within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) environments that can impact visual and physical access to patients. In line with patient-centered approaches, providing accessible environments in ICUs is becoming increasingly critical for healthcare providers. The existing literature suggests various architectural features to influence levels of access to patients. How architects prioritize these features and translate them into the configuration of ICU environments has not been explored extensively. A series of semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand the perspectives of healthcare architects in the context of Turkey. The interviews were conducted with twelve participants with recent experiences in ICU design. The research followed a thematic analysis to link the qualitative data with the participants’ drawings that emerged during interviews. Five essential themes emerged, including: “Unit Model,” “Unit Layout,” “Unit Size,” “Bed Position,” and “Transparent Material.” The participants implied configurational models, including “open ward” and “single-patient room,” to facilitate high levels of accessibility. Beyond the key decisions concerning layouts, the participants also emphasized the strategic use of transparent materials, which was considered critical in establishing visual access within units. The findings suggest that healthcare architects mostly favor open wards as a suitable model to provide high levels of physical access by decreasing nurses’ walking distances during shifts and visual accessibility by enhancing nurses’ capacity to supervise the patients within ICU environments. The findings can advance our understanding of how the issue of access is formulated and implemented in ICU settings.Article Citation - WoS: 11Citation - Scopus: 11Adapting Cities To Pluvial Flooding: the Case of Izmir (türkiye)(MDPI, 2022-12) Salata, Stefano; Couch, Virginia Thompson; Velibeyoğlu, Koray; Baba, Alper; Saygın, Nicel; Uzelli, Taygun; 02.03. Department of City and Regional Planning; 03.03. Department of Civil Engineering; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 01.01. Units Affiliated to the Rectorate; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 02. Faculty of ArchitectureIn the coming decades, climate change will be one of the most significant challenges for urban areas. The quantity, duration and intensity of events, such as flash rains and heat waves, will increase the vulnerability of urban regions while exposing citizens to potentially dangerous conditions. According to the current literature, mainstreaming resilience in urban planning means designing rules that strengthen urban systems’ adaptive and self-regulating functions by reducing their vulnerability. In this work, we aimed to build knowledge for the application of the sponge district concept to Izmir (Türkiye), one of Europe’s most vulnerable areas to pluvial flooding. To do this, we first analyzed the runoff in each urban sub-watershed, then employed a composite index to determine potential areas of intervention for nature-based solutions. Results show that 10% of Izmir’s urban areas are extremely vulnerable to cloudbursts, which means that 40% of the urban population is exposed to this phenomenon. Moreover, the runoff calculation in the sub-watershed demonstrated that the potential flood volume is underestimated, especially in the upslope areas. The results can be used as a template to suggest a stepwise approach to mainstream the resilience of densely-inhabited coastal urban catchments.Conference Object Ai Applications in Cultural Heritage Preservation: Technologcal Advancements for the Conservation(2023) Akyol, Gamze; Avcı, Ali Berkay; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyThe protection of cultural heritage is very important for preserving the historical heritage of societies and for the continuation of cultural diversity. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has opened new horizons for innovative and efficient protection methods in this field. This study examines literature examples of applications of artificial intelligence in the preservation of cultural heritage, focusing on its impact on the digitization, documentation, analysis, restoration and preservation of cultural artifacts and historical sites. Artificial intelligence technologies are revolutionizing the digitization and documentation of cultural heritage assets. Automated scanning, 3D modeling, and virtual reality applications facilitate the creation of accurate digital copies, increasing accessibility for researchers, educators, and the public. In the field of conservation, artificial intelligence algorithms play a crucial role in identifying damage and formulating targeted restoration plans for deteriorated artifacts and structures. Using AI, image recognition and pattern detection, it assists experts in preserving sensitive artworks and archaeological items. AI also contributes to the protection of cultural heritage sites by addressing physical effects through environmental monitoring. AI-powered sensors and data analytics detect potential risks such as temperature changes, humidity fluctuations and air pollution, enabling timely response to reduce environmental impacts. Thanks to artificial intelligence, necessary precautions can be taken before existing or potential risks damage the heritage. In conclusion, AI applications in cultural heritage preservation represent a significant advance in the conservation and reintegration of collective heritage. By balancing technological innovation with ethical concerns, cultural heritage can be preserved in a sustainable and inclusive way for future generations.Article Citation - WoS: 24Citation - Scopus: 22Analysing Visual Pattern of Skin Temperature During Submaximal and Maximal Exercises(Elsevier Ltd., 2016-01) Balcı, Görkem Aybars; Başaran, Tahsin; Çolakoğlu, Muzaffer; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyAims of this study were to examine our hypotheses assuming that (a) skin temperature patterns would differ between submaximal exercise (SE) and graded maximal exercise test (GXT) and (b) thermal kinetics of Tskin occurring in SE and GXT might be similar in a homogenous cohort. Core temperature (Tcore) also observed in order to evaluate thermoregulatory responses to SE and GXT. Eleven moderately to well-trained male athletes were volunteered for the study (age: 22.2 ± 3.7 years; body mass: 73.8 ± 6.9 kg; height: 181 ± 6.3 cm; body surface area 1.93 ± 0.1 m2; body fat: 12.6% ± 4.2%; V̇O2 max: 54 ± 9.9 mL min-1 kg-1). Under stabilized environmental conditions in climatic chamber, GXT to volitional exhaustion and 20-min SE at 60% of VO2 max were performed on cycle ergometer. Thermal analyses were conducted in 2-min intervals throughout exercise tests. Tskin was monitored by a thermal camera, while Tcore was recorded via an ingestible telemetric temperature sensor. Thermal kinetic analyses showed that Tskin gradually decreased till the 7.58 ± 1.03th minutes, and then initiated to increase till the end of SE (Rsqr = 0.97), while Tskin gradually decreased throughout the GXT (Rsqr = 0.89). Decrease in the level of Tskin during the GXT was significantly below from the SE [F (4, 40) = 2.67, p = 0.07, ηp 2 = 0.211]. In the meantime, Tcore continuously increased throughout the SE and GXT (p < 0.05). Both GXT and SE were terminated at very close final Tcore values (37.8 ± 0.3 °C and 38.0 ± 0.3 °C, respectively; p > 0.05). However, total heat energies were calculated as 261.5 kJ/m2 and 416 kJ/m2 for GXT and SE, respectively (p < 0.05). Thus, it seems that SE may be more advantageous than GXT in thermoregulation. In conclusion, Tcore gradually increased throughout maximal and submaximal exercises as expected. Tskin curves patterns found to be associated amongst participants at both GXT and SE. Therefore, Tskin kinetics may ensure an important data for monitoring thermoregulation in exercise.Article Citation - WoS: 9Citation - Scopus: 10Analysis of the Relationship Between Daylight Illuminance and Cognitive, Affective and Physiological Changes in Visual Display Terminal Workers(SAGE Publications Inc., 2019-12) Öner, Merve; Kazanasmaz, Zehra Tuğçe; Leccese, F.; Salvadori, G.; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyThis study explored the impact of daylight illuminance on cognitive load during visual display terminal use by means of various physiological, performance and subjective measures. Repeated-measures design was adopted to identify the impact of variations in daylight levels that were manipulated through the shading system configurations (shading-on; shading-off). A total of 30 subjects performed visual and cognitive demanding tests. Performance measures were supported by subjective data and eye-related measures during the experimental analysis. Results revealed that the use of a shading system had positive impact on sustained attention. Concerning ocular measures, percentage of eye closure values showed opposite tendencies among vigilance and sustained attention demanding tests. Eye aspect ratio-max and blink duration were significantly correlated with reported glare sensation. In all tests, eye aspect ratio-max was found significantly higher in lower illuminances. Search velocity was significantly correlated with ocular variables in higher illuminances whereas sustained attention showed an opposite trend. This, initially, explains that even slight differences in daylight illuminance might have distinctive effects on the relationship between different groups of assessment variables while measuring cognitive load. Secondly, it proves the significance of carrying out sensitive experiments in terms of both light levels and test characteristics.Article An Analysis of Visitors’ Perceptions of Shopping Malls †(MDPI, 2023) Çavka, Hasan Burak; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyShopping malls have been a significant part of our daily lives for decades. Their significance is derived from the use of these spaces based on great numbers of people, as well as the role malls play in culture. On the other hand, the design of malls has been constantly evolving according to the needs of users and the market. This study is based on survey data that we collected from ninety visitors of a shopping mall located in Izmir, Turkiye. Through the survey, we collected data on topics such as the participants’ visit frequency and reasons for visiting the mall, architectural and spatial features they favor and/or dislike, their opinions on where they perceive malls in everyday life, and their opinions on alternative spaces to malls. The data collection was finalized right before the pandemic, which significantly changed the way we think about public spaces, as well as malls, in relation to architecture. Analyzing collected data provides further insight into surveyed customers’ perception of spaces, the design of shopping malls, the use of the space, the preferred design features, as well as design features that drive customers away from the mall. The analysis was later compared and linked to studies in the literature. These research findings have the potential to be used in studies that evaluate mall design and space use, as well as in studies that compare the post-pandemic perception of spaces and the use of shopping malls. © 2023 by the author.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Anastelosis of Greco-Roman Temple Remains in Western Anatolia: Principlis, Implementations and Assessment(Taylor & Francis, 2020) Toköz, Özge Deniz; İpekoğlu, Başak; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02.01. Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyAnastelosis, which is defined as the reassembly of a structure by bringing together its existing original fragments, is a technique of conservation and presentation in archaeological sites. The aim of this study is to contribute to the conservation and presentation of the structures and to determine the basic principles to be considered during the implementation by analysing and evaluating the anastelosis implementation at temple structures in Western Anatolia, Turkey. The authors examined on-site evidence, archival and literature review. Analysis criteria were determined as emphasis of the structure within site scale and in original state, structural and visual integrity of the monument, authenticity, reliability, distinguishability, visual and material compatibility, reversibility and re-treatability. As a result, it was pointed out that the principles of reversibility/re-treatability and distinguishability should be managed while providing reliability, compatibility/structural and visual integrity in line with the preservation of authenticity.Article Anastilosis: Antik Tapınak Kalıntılarının Ayağa Kaldırılmasının Özgünlük Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi(2023) Toköz, Özge Deniz; İpekoğlu, Başak; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02.01. Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyArkeolojik alanların korunması ve sunumunda sıklıkla tercih edilen uygulamalardan biri olan anastilosis, yapıların dağılmış özgün parçalarının yerlerine yerleştirilerek ayağa kaldırılmasıyla gerçekleştirilen bir uygulamadır. Uygulamanın temel ilkesi, özgün yapı elemanlarının özgün yerlerine yerleştirilmesidir. Uygulama sayesinde yapıların strüktürel bütünlüğü geri kazandırılır, özgün elemanlar için daha iyi koruma sağlanır, kalıntılar ziyaretçiler için daha anlamlı üç boyutlu hale getirilir ve arkeolojik alanın daha iyi bir sunumu sağlanır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Batı Anadolu’daki tapınak yapılarındaki anastilosis uygulamalarını analiz ederek ve değerlendirerek arkeolojik alanlardaki yapıların korunmasına ve sunumuna katkıda bulunmaktır. Bu amaçla, anastilosis uygulamasının ilkeleri özgünlük kavramı çerçevesinde incelenerek seçilen iki antik dönem tapınak yapısında gerçekleştirilen anastilosis uygulamaları, uygulamadan sonra yapıların arkeolojik alanın bütünü içinde özgünlüğü, malzeme özgünlüğü, strüktür sistemi ve yapım tekniği özgünlüğünün sürdürülmesi ölçütleri çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir. Bu yapılar; Pergamon Traian Tapınağı (MS 114-129, Bergama, İzmir) ve Letoon Leto Tapınağı’dır (MÖ 160-130, Kumluova, Seydikemer, Muğla). Yapılan değerlendirmede, ayağa kaldırılacak olan yapının arkeolojik alanla bütünlüğünün ve yapının özgün durumundaki konumuna geri kavuşturulmasının önemine dikkat çekilmiştir. Ayağa kaldırılacak yapının alanda yepyeni bir görüntü oluşturmaması için özgün malzemesi fazla oranda günümüze ulaşmış yapılar ya da yapı bölümleri seçilmelidir. Yapının strüktürel bütünlüğü geri kazandırılırken, özgün strüktür sistemi ve yapım tekniği sürdürülmeli ya da yapı elemanlarına zarar vermeyecek yeni strüktür sistemi tasarlanmalıdır.Article Citation - WoS: 6Citation - Scopus: 6Applicability of a Prismatic Panel To Optimize Window Size and Depth of a South-Facing Room for a Better Daylight Performance(Znack Publishing House, 2020) Köse, Büşra; Kazanasmaz, Zehra Tuğçe; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyThis study examines the performance of attached prismatic panels, which have shading capability, in a side-lit deep plan room to find out the least possible WWR value in relation to room depth satisfying the required daylight availability. The methodology is based on simulating a base model in Relux and testing it with alternative models composed of incrementally defined WWR and room depth values. In accordance with minimum IES requirements, the most satisfying sDA value was found to be 48.54 % in a room of 12 m depth with 67 % WWR. An sDA of 51.59 % and 59.26 % was achieved in a room of 9m depth with 43 % WWR and 6m depth with 30 % WWR, respectively. The least ASE values were obtained with the least WWR alternative of 30 % in all room depths. This study presents a new approach with the consideration of innovative daylight redirecting systems to propose revisions for the requirements mentioned in standards about daylight in buildings but based on conventional fenestration systems. © 2020, LLC Editorial of Journal ""Light Technik"". All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 14Citation - Scopus: 20Application of Climate-Based Daylight Simulation To Assess Lighting Conditions of Space and Artworks in Historical Buildings: the Case Study of Cetacean Gallery of the Monumental Charterhouse of Calci(Elsevier, 2020) Leccese, Francesco; Salvadori, , Giacomo; Tambellini, Giuseppe; Kazanasmaz, Zehra Tuğçe; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyExhibits are often displayed in spaces originally not designed to be museums. Thus, is common for those spaces to fail adequate lighting display conditions, both in terms of the artworks’ conservation and visitors’ comfort. In order to objectively assess if an exhibition meets the required standards it is necessary to establish a proper evaluation method. This work proposes a novel procedure relying on climate-based data and dynamic daylight metrics. The procedure, that considers both artworks’ and visitors’ needs, can provide museum curators with scientific, repeatable data. These data can help them screen out potential interventions until the most adequate is found. The main advantages of the new approach are that, if properly validated, the simulations can substitute annual measurement campaigns (thus leading to time and costs savings), and the results are very reliable (thanks to the use of climatic data specific for the site in exam) and that the effectiveness of potential interventions can be predicted simulating as many sceneries as needed. The novel procedure can be applied to assess the exhibits’ display conditions in historic building whenever daylight is the main light source. The validity of the procedure is demonstrated through its application on a case study: the Cetacean Gallery of the Monumental Charterhouse of Calci, near Pisa. The outcome of the assessment demonstrated that the Gallery is over-lit and the exhibits are being damaged, for this reason four potential interventions have been analysed and compared. The accuracy of the simulations was validated through a comparison with on-site measurements. © 2020 Elsevier Masson SASConference Object Citation - WoS: 20Citation - Scopus: 25Applying Underfloor Heating System for Improvement of Thermal Comfort in Historic Mosques: the Case Study of Salepçioglu Mosque, Izmir, Turkey(Elsevier Ltd., 2017) Bughrara, Khaled S. M.; Durmuş Arsan, Zeynep; Gökçen Akkurt, Gülden; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 03.06. Department of Energy Systems Engineering; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 02. Faculty of ArchitectureMosques differ from other types of buildings by having an intermittent operation schedule. Due to five prayer times per day throughout the year, mosques are fully or partially, yet periodically, occupied. This paper examines the potential of using an underfloor heating system for improvement of indoor thermal comfort in a historic mosque, which is naturally ventilated, heated and cooled, based on adaptive thermal comfort method. The selected Salepçioǧlu Mosque, housing valuable wall paintings, was built in 1905 in KemeraltI, Izmir, Turkey. It requires specific attention with its cultural heritage value. Firstly, indoor microclimate of the Mosque was monitored for one-year period of 2014-15. Then, dynamic simulation modelling tool, DesignBuilder v.4.2 was used to create the physical model of the Mosque. The ASHRAE Guideline 14 indices were utilized to calibrate the model, by comparing simulated and measured indoor air temperature to achieve hourly errors within defined ranges. The results of calibrated baseline model indicate that the Mosque does not satisfy acceptable thermal comfort levels for winter months that provided by the adaptive method. Then, the effect of underfloor heating was examined in the second model by the.Article Citation - WoS: 53Citation - Scopus: 59An Approach for Developing Sensitive Design Parameter Guidelines To Reduce the Energy Requirements of Low-Rise Apartment Buildings(Elsevier Ltd., 2012-05) Yıldız, Yusuf; Korkmaz, Koray; Göksal Özbalta, Türkan; Durmuş Arsan, Zeynep; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyHigh levels of energy consumption in residential buildings and global warming are important issues. Thus the energy performance of buildings should be improved in the early stages of design. This article describes an approach for developing guidelines on sensitive and robust design parameters for the present, the 2020s, the 2050s and the 2080s. Such guidelines can help architects to design low-rise apartment buildings that require less energy for various purposes, such as heating or cooling. The article consists of a general literature review, interviews with architects, the generation of case-specific information and a mock-up presentation and a meeting with professionals. An example guideline that aims to reduce annual cooling energy loads under global warming in low-rise apartment buildings located in hot-humid climates is presented to demonstrate how the proposed approach can be applied. For this guideline, case-specific information was generated, and a global sensitivity analysis based on Monte Carlo Analysis and the Latin Hypercube Sampling technique was performed. The results show that the suggested approach is feasible and could be used to provide helpful information to architects during the design of low-rise apartment buildings with high energy performance. The most sensitive design parameters that affect annual cooling energy loads in low-rise apartment buildings were natural ventilation, window area, and the solar heat-gain coefficient (SHGC) of the glazing. The results are relevant for the present, the 2020s, the 2050s and the 2080s.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Approaches To Optimization for Movable Shading Systems: a Review of Optimization Methods and Tools(Znack Publishing House, 2021) Keskinel, Yeşim; İlal, Mustafa Emre; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyStudies show that movable shading systems have lots of benefits for building performance. Minimizing energy consumption and maximizing daylight usage are natural expectations when using these systems. To find optimal solutions for these systems, different methods have been used. Today, optimization methods are used to solve this problem. In the literature, there are few studies about optimization of movable shading systems. This paper aims to identify different movable shading systems, optimization types, and computational optimization tools that are used. Research findings and future projections based on the reviewed papers are summarized.Conference Object The Architectural Application of Altmann Linkage as a Light Shelf(Yaşar Üniversitesi, 2020) Atarer, Fulya; Kazanasmaz, Zehra Tuğçe; Korkmaz, Koray; Kiper, Gökhan; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 03.10. Department of Mechanical Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 02. Faculty of ArchitectureDaylight and its penetration in a room are significant concerns in architectural design. Light shelves are necessary to control daylight on fenestration. In the literature, there are many daylight controller systems such as light shelves. This paper presents the possibility of using Altmann linkage as the basis of constructing such a light shelf in rectangular form. It is basically a horizontal or inclined device, having high reflectance on the upper surface to control and redistribute daylight, placed above the eye-level in the fenestration system. The performance of a light shelf varies according to its dimensions, distance to window sill, distance to window head, its rotation angle and orientation in terms of daylight efficiency and visual comfort. It is also used to provide shading. This system can be internal or external and being static or movable. A light shelf presents its maximum efficiency in south facing façades receiving higher direct sun incident angles in medium latitudes of northern hemisphere. The aim of this study is to explain the design process of an adaptable Altmann light shelf including dimensioning the links in a rectangular form, calculating rotation angles, modelling this device in Relux to test its daylight performance. Regarding the Altmann geometries, three variations are set while changing its distance to window sill. The aim is to test illuminance and uniformity. Relux calculates illuminance and uniformity at four significant dates and three chosen hours for each one, to obtain the best design.Article Citation - WoS: 7Citation - Scopus: 11Architectural Design Students' Explorations Through Conceptual Diagrams(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2013) Doğan, Fehmi; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyViews of creativity highlight the importance of incubation or the significance of sketching as a means of seeing emergent properties. Both views put design students at a disadvantage. This study investigates the strengths and weaknesses of an alternative approach to design education, in which students were asked to develop a design idea through conceptual diagrams. This study investigates how conceptual diagrams might help architectural students to see the relationships between concepts and space and coordinate their dual development through conceptual diagrams. The study presents the development of the ideas of 13 second-year architectural students. Students' logbooks, together with their midterm and final review presentations, were studied to determine whether students drew any conceptual diagrams, whether they were instrumental in spatial organization, and how they introduced changes during the design process. The findings showed that this particular design education approach helped students start the design process and stay focused throughout the design process.Article Art and Construction Related Qualities of 14th‒15th Century Monuments in a Rural Landscape on the Western Coast of Türkiye(KeAi Communications Co., 2024) Hamamcıoğlu Turan, Mine; Aktaş, Engin; Toköz, Özge Deniz; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02.01. Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage; 03.03. Department of Civil Engineering; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 02. Faculty of ArchitectureThis study aims to contribute to the understanding of the evolution of art and construction in the early settlements established by Turkish communities on the far west Asian coast by focusing on two developed examples in Urla Peninsula. Conventional surveying and evaluation techniques of architectural restoration and civil engineering were utilized. Key findings include the understanding of the hierarchy of rural settlements in the studied landscape: old Çesme the most developed village of peninsula in the 16th century. It was positioned along a valley in distance to coast, but in control of harbor that played significant role in commerce between Europe and Asia. Its mosque and tomb, dated to late 14th – early 15th centuries, used to crown it. Cylindrical minaret tower of mosque, domed tomb tower on a cubical base and squinch in the transition zone of mosque are evidences for Central Asian roots. Usage of local lime stone, re-usage of andesite blocks, framing of the stone blocks with bricks, and pendentive in tomb refer to Roman-Byzantine constructions. The study presents the development of Turkish art and construction on the far west Asian coast in the 14th‒15th centuries. Findings will be a guide for related conservation management in similar contexts. © 2024 The Author(s)Article Citation - WoS: 89Citation - Scopus: 120Artificial Neural Networks To Predict Daylight Illuminance in Office Buildings(Elsevier Ltd., 2009-08) Kazanasmaz, Zehra Tuğçe; Günaydın, Hüsnü Murat; Binol, Selcen; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyA prediction model was developed to determine daylight illuminance for the office buildings by using artificial neural networks (ANNs). Illuminance data were collected for 3 months by applying a field measuring method. Utilizing weather data from the local weather station and building parameters from the architectural drawings, a three-layer ANN model of feed-forward type (with one output node) was constructed. Two variables for time (date, hour), 5 weather determinants (outdoor temperature, solar radiation, humidity, UV index and UV dose) and 6 building parameters (distance to windows, number of windows, orientation of rooms, floor identification, room dimensions and point identification) were considered as input variables. Illuminance was used as the output variable. In ANN modeling, the data were divided into two groups; the first 80 of these data sets were used for training and the remaining 20 for testing. Microsoft Excel Solver used simplex optimization method for the optimal weights. The model's performance was then measured by using the illuminance percentage error. As the prediction power of the model was almost 98%, predicted data had close matches with the measured data. The prediction results were successful within the sample measurements. The model was then subjected to sensitivity analysis to determine the relationship between the input and output variables. NeuroSolutions Software by NeuroDimensions Inc., was adopted for this application. Researchers and designers will benefit from this model in daylighting performance assessment of buildings by making predictions and comparisons and in the daylighting design process by determining illuminance.Article Citation - WoS: 64Citation - Scopus: 79Assessing Coordination Performance Based on Centrality in an E-Mail Communication Network(American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2015-05-01) Doğan, Sevgi Zeynep; Arditi, David; Günhan, Suat; Erbaşaranoğlu, Bengi; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyBuilding design and construction require the collective effort of diverse project participants. The coordination performance of these project participants is important for effective management and needs to be assessed periodically. However, there is no uncomplicated quantitative way to measure coordination. Measuring coordination is cumbersome and time-consuming particularly during the project execution phase. This study proposes an easy procedure for monitoring the coordinative performance of project participants. The degree, betweenness, and closeness centrality measures of the project participants in a wayfinding signage project at a major airport construction project are calculated using social network analysis on the e-mail communication network between the participants. A centrality index is defined for each firm based on the average of these three centrality measures. The firm's coordination score is also calculated based on content analysis of the sent and received e-mails between the participants. The coordination scores are found to be highly correlated with the centrality indices. To define the coordinative role of a firm, its centrality index could therefore be measured easily using a simple software and only the number and direction of e-mails exchanged between