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Acoustic design based on multi-aspect performance analysis
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2013) Atça, Emre; İlal, Mustafa Emre
In current architectural practice, architects, due to time and budget constraints do not analyse their designs and evaluate alternatives from the building physics perspective. They expect this analysis to be carried out by engineers. Unfortunately, engineers mostly get involved late in the design process, after many key decisions are already finalized, leaving them powerless to solve problems employing efficient strategies. However, the rapid advances both in computing and engineering have produced various simulation based tools for evaluating building performance that architects themselves can employ in the early design stages. The proliferation of the utilization of these tools throughout the architectural practice and education is necessary for achieving higher performance levels in the built environment. In this study, the main Lecture Hall at Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Mathematics is diagnosed and documented through measurements and the possibility of predicting this existing level of performance through simulations during the design stage is explored. The brand new Lecture Hall is in urgent need of renovations, with additional costs, in order to improve acoustic, visual and thermal comfort in the space. Architects need to follow a performance based design approach where they consider performance criteria and utilize building simulation tools for design support in order to avoid problems that introduce costs later in the construction and operation of buildings.
The activity of silica immobilized palladium N-heterocyclic carbene complexes toward Mizoro-Heck reaction and their characterization
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2005) Aksın, Özge; Artok, Levent
C-C bond formation reactions are among the important processes in chemistry.A palladium-catalyzed reaction, commonly known as the Mizoroki-Heck (M-H) reaction, is a powerful method in construction of C-C coupling of olefins with aryl and vinyl halides.This thesis describes, mainly development and applications of novel silica anchored saturated molecular Pd-N-heterocyclic carbene (Pd-NHC) catalysts toward the M-H reactions of aryl halides.Characterization of the novel Pd-NHC complexes were performed using elemental analysis, NMR and X-ray crystallography techniques. The synthesized complexes were anchored over an amorphous silica surface through their triethoxy silane groups.On the basis of the results, the silica supported saturated Pd-NHCs were found to be highly active catalyst precursors for Mizoroki-Heck reactions of iodo- and bromoarenes with styrene and butyl acrylate olefins, when reactions were performed at 140 C in the presence of 1.5 molar equivalent Na2CO3 base. The catalyst preserved its original activity for 4-iodoanisole, 4-bromoacetophenone, 4-iodoacetophenone, iodobenzene and 4-iodotoluene reagents at least for 8 uses when Pd concentration, with respect to the aryl halide, was 0.5% in the reaction medium.The higher turnover frequencies were realized at the lower Pd concentrations. The AAS analyses revealed the presence of dissolved Pd species within the reaction medium at the early stages of reaction. Along with this finding, determination of Pd agglomerates onto silica surface by TEM examination indicates that the catalyst acted as a Pd reservoir and reactions were catalyzed homogeneously. In the course of reaction, Pd is liberalized to the solution involved with the reaction cycle and deposited onto silica surface to lead to form less active Pd agglomerates. That no trace of dissolved Pd was detected at the end of reaction by AAS is a positive finding for the purity of product.
Advertising media and housing production: Gated communities of İstanbul in the post-2000s
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2009) Kan Ülkü, Gözde; Erten, Erdem
In this dissertation I investigate how the marketing strategies of the developing consumer society has infiltrated the marketing of high end housing in Istanbul as a corollary development of globalization. I aim to analyze marketing strategies as active agents that shape the design of these newly emerging housing developments based on the theme of .an ideal life style. through advertising media in the form of TV commercials, newspaper ads, publicity brochures etc.This study also focuses on the representation and dissemination of this elusive .ideal. to the public via the advertising campaigns of these housing settlements. Therefore the cases that the study is based on concentrates on the Turkish architectural scene after 1990 when consumer culture.s most significant impacts on architectural products are observed. The study observes that the marketing of this new type of suburbanization in Turkey is concomitant with the rise of a new middle class that has a high purchasing power. Therefore I analyse the life style characteristics of architectural projects that provide for this class, according to Bourdieu.s conceptualization of life styles, and aim to uncover how this conceptualization reflects on the marketing of high-end housing.In this regard, the concept of .distinction. will be used as key theoretical tool to analyse the qualities of environments proposed in the selected cases. The relation between the advertising strategies of a .distinct life style. and its legitimization process which directly affect the .fabrication. of these specialized housing settlements will remain at the core of my thesis problem.
Against style: Re-reading "new architecture" in early republican period in Turkey (1931-1940)
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2011) Dündar, Bilgen; Yücel, Şebnem
This dissertation is intended as a contribution to the understanding of modernization in the early Republican period (ERP) architecture, namely including the neglected attitudes. It criticizes the stylistic periodizations such as "National Style" and "International Style" and rigid classifications such as classifications of Sedad Hakkı Eldem only as the forerunner of national architecture and Seyfi Arkan only as the forerunner of the international architecture in Turkey. This study aims to transcend these reified categories by presenting the varieties and contradictory approaches that existed in architectural theory and practice. This dissertation aims to develop a new reading of the ERP architecture by questioning the categories that were constructed by the first generation of architectural historians who produced their texts between 1973 and 1983. The main aim of this dissertation is to show simultaneous existence of different modernities in the ERP architecture. By revealing different understandings of new architecture in architectural theory, architectural pedagogy and architectural practice, this dissertation focuses on the heterogeneity of the architectural milieu. The first generation of architectural historians constructed the ERP architecture with Euro-centric set of theories, and with conventions such as categorizations and stylistic periodizations. They also read that periodʼs architecture within the frame of the nation-building process. In their texts, the architecture followed a linear and progressive modernization process, paralleling the nation-building process. By tracing the different understandings of modern architecture in architectural theory and tracing different tendencies of architects in architectural practice, this dissertation aims to question not only the categorizations and stylistic periodizations, but also this linear and progressive modernization ideal.
An agent based model for exploring the effects of overconfidence on the winner's curse in construction projects
(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2022-12) Aldemir, Bora; Kale, Serdar
As a result of errors in cost estimation, the winning companies in competitive environments such as bids, auctions, etc. fail to achieve the anticipated profit or even incur losses. This phenomenon is labelled as the “winner’s curse.” Diverse causes led to the occurrence of this circumstance. Until recently, technical errors were thought to cause most construction estimation errors. Behavioral economics has shown that certain biases in individual decision-making can also contribute to these undesirable situations. Overconfidence is common. This illusion is when a person thinks they are better at making decisions than they really are. The agent-based modeling method was used to examine this bias. This method investigates the system pattern created by heterogeneous individuals with independent macro-level behavior. In this study, individuals can be considered as construction companies. The prevalent pattern in the sector is the phenomenon of the winner's curse. However, focusing solely on the overconfidence effect may not yield meaningful results. Risk aversion is regarded as a protective behavior against the negative effects of the overconfidence. There may also be a correlation between the number of bidders and the winner's curse. This study demonstrates that the phenomenon of the winner's curse exists in all dimensions of the overconfidence effect. When the number of bidders is small, overconfidence behavior has little impact on the winner's curse, but when the number of bidders is medium or large, the winner's curse increases slightly as the overconfidence effect decreases. Risk aversion does not provide any protection against the winner's curse phenomenon.
Altmann linkage networks and light-shelf application with a single linkage
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2022-07) Atarer, Fulya; Korkmaz, Koray
Today's understanding of architecture has revealed the need for structures that allow geometric form changes due to spatial and functional requirements. For this purpose, deployable structures have taken their place in architecture. These structures provide flexibility and multiple uses. While scissor mechanisms and bar mechanisms have been observed in architectural applications in deployable structures, over-constrained linkages have been used especially in recent studies of deployable structures. Over-constrained linkages make deployable structures more stable to loading. In this dissertation, the possibilities of systematically designing the single degree of freedom (DoF) networks using a kind of spatial overconstrained linkage called Altmann linkage as a basic module. The literature is investigated deeply that the conducted studies on network assemblies have been on different over-constrained linkages as a basic module, such as Sarrus, Bennett, and Bricard. There are few studies related to the Altmann linkage. None of these studies are in-depth studies to design a network based on the Altmann linkage. Also, an architectural application of the Altmann linkage has not been studied yet. This dissertation represents three main subjects: understanding the geometric properties of an Altmann linkage, designing one degree of freedom networks of Altmann linkage, and designing and analyzing an Altmann light shelf. Firstly, the geometry of the unit linkage is parameterized and its position kinematics is solved. Then, ten different single DoF Altmann networks are designed. By choosing one of the ten different networks designed, the network with folded and vault configurations is developed through assembly mode change. Afterward, light shelves are designed in Solidworks. Then, square and rectangular designs are compared in terms of their angles with the building and the west. Finally, daylight performance analyzes are made in the Relux software.
An analiytical approach to semi-private and semi-public spaces within the context of urban housing pattern
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2002) Özgen, Elif Yeşim; Eyüce, Özen
This study aims at understanding the changing public private relations in housing environments designed and produced after 80.s as a consequence of redefined context of 20th century life style and housing models. The study also aims to examine and display the transactions of the modernization processes in Turkey. Especially the mass housing settlements, in İzmir are chosen as study areas. The study evaluates the quantitative and qualitative properties of the settlement areas in which masss produced housing units are used repeatedly and monotonously.The .garden city. and .satellite city., which are accepted as the 20th century modern settlement models are surveyed, and their spatial transformations are analyzed. In this framework, the reflections of urban spatial transformation in Europe and Turkey are evaluated whitin the context of city of Izmir. Especially, the presence of semi-private areas, which hold the opportunity, and the spatial potentials of socialization such as gathering, collecting, intersecting, confronting, are surveyed within five different mass housing site examples in Izmir. From the .private space., which is the basic .housing unit. to . public space., levels of the spatial hierarcy, (which is the subject of social psychology), meant to be put forward. The transition spaces, which are semi- private and semi-public, are argued as to whether they constitute criteria in contemporary design applications. Such a concern is evaluated by comparative analysis. The study suggests to create a qualitative contribution for futher designs of quantitatively designed mass housing environments.Key words: modern settlement models, housing spatial transformation, housing pattern/hiyerarchy (public, semi-public, semi-private and public spaces), privacy concept in housing, spatial quality.
Analysis of building information modeling (BIM) performance using big data from a construction project
(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2023-07) Bostan, Berkay Batuhan; Çavka, Hasan Burak
This study aims to propose a systematical approach for evaluating BIM performance from a main contractor's perspective based on big data from a construction project. Retrospective case study is used as the research approach. Data is collected through interviews with the main contractor firm, and data from the logged project information in project databases including ACONEX and Microsoft Excel files. A framework containing performance metrics, specifically tailored to evaluate BIM performance based on big data, is developed from the combined analysis of literature review, interviews with main contractor, and overview of the project data. Collected project data and interview data are analyzed using the developed framework. Results of the data analysis are verified through follow-up interviews with the main contractor firm. Findings of the study suggest that it is possible to evaluate the BIM performance through analysis of collected BIM big data using the proposed systematical approach. Several performance problems were identified during the data analysis. Follow-up interviews revealed that identified performance problems from the data analysis largely coincided with the real-life experiences and accurate data entry is the key criterion for the analysis to yield correct results. The proposed framework should be tested in wider range of studies and may serve as a foundation for a future benchmarking system. Future work should focus on refining performance metrics, establishing a BIM big data database for benchmarking, exploring data's potential to be used for real-time performance assessment, and implementation of emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for the analysis of big data.
Analysis of four urban squares in Izmir according to the leading urban design literature
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2018-12) Ceyhan Abacı, Fatma; Çil, Ela; Velibeyoğlu, Koray
The squares are the significant elements of the urban public spaces that provide the users different experience in the city, activate their city life and they are human oriented places for cities and societies. The squares are strong accumulation places where each day a different experience comes true so they transfer society‟s culture, social habits, way of life, memories from past to the future. Since urban squares have those significant roles for cities, researching the spatial, functional and social qualities of the squares are very important to understand and identify them. The aim of this study is to reveal the characteristics of urban squares according to leading literature studies. The study focuses on what are the criteria we need to analyze in order to determining the qualities of the squares. Accordingly, the main common ideas on urban squares in the literature have been categorized to evaluate the squares. The leading qualities of the squares comprise of the ten normative criteria based on sixteen important authors of related studies which are the main textbooks of the thesis. The content of the criteria consists mainly of the characteristics that the square must have physically, socially and functionally. In this study, Ali Paşa Square, Hatuniye Square, Cumhuriyet Square, and Gündoğdu Square are chosen in İzmir as case study area. The study cases are observed and analyzed according to ten evaluation criteria. The analyses results extract the characteristics of each square. All findings, results and normative criteria are together discussed as results. The results of this study may guide to reconsideration of urban squares within modern usages and designing more useful squares for further studies.
An analysis of shoe within the context ofsocial history of fashion
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2006) Sancaktar, Aslı; Kidöz, Şölen
This research explores the many paradoxes inherent in shoes in collecting, consuming, fashioning, representing, and wearing them. It aims to capture the cultural significance of shoes in history, fashion, sociology, psychology, sexuality and dance.
An analysis of the impact of the exchange rate pass-through (ERPT) to construction cost index and housing unit prices in Turkey
(01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2021-07) Lağap, Umut; Kale, Serdar; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
After the high-speed globalization attack, the interrelations between countries have increased significantly, and local economies have become vulnerable to global economic developments. Despite the successful monetary policies in the 2000s, the Turkish Lira has severely depreciated against foreign currencies in the last decade. Thus, the exchange rate pass-through (ERPT) to domestic prices and its relationship with other macroeconomic variables has become a hot topic for governments and scholars in the literature. However, this pass-through effect on the Turkish Construction Industry and the Housing Market is minimal, although they play a pivotal role in the Turkish economy. With Vector Autoregression (VAR) models analyzing the collected monthly data between 2010 and 2020, this study reveals (1) the ERPT to housing unit prices in Turkey (hup1) and Istanbul (hup2), (2) the change in this pass-through effect during economic stabilization, and fluctuation in the Turkish economy. Moreover, this thesis uncovers (3) the ERPT to Construction Cost Index (cci1) and its material component (cci2) between 2015 and 2020. As a result of Variance Decomposition (VD) and Impulse Response Function (IRF), the housing mortgage rate's (hmr) effect on hup2 is much more significant than its effect on hup1 in the first two years. However, there is no significant difference between the nominal exchange rate's (exr) effects on these prices in the same period. Besides, the effects of hmr and exr diminished during economic stabilization. Moreover, the ERPT to cci1 is greater than the ERPT to cci2 at the end of the first year.
Analysis of walkability measurement tools (WMTs)
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019-06) Paykoç, Eda; Akış, Tonguç
Walking is the most basic act of human which makes all equal and liberates them in the built environment. For defining how walking friendly the area is, walkability is an issue started to be discussed from its several different aspects. Although walkability is studied from several different disciplines, it has neither accurate definition nor definite criteria.Starting from 1990s, walkability has started to be measured with hard-copy walkability measurement tools (WMTs) and followed by web-based walkability measurement tools. In the literature, WMTs are generally used as a tool to measure the walkability level of the selected case. However, there are few studies which tries to understand and examine the background process of these WMTs.The aim of this thesis is to categorize and define the background idea of walkability measurement tools by criticizing their keystones and their main ideas. The mapping, clustering, tabling and analyzing processes are the main devices to develop critical analysis. In tabulation, two specific charts are composed: Comprehensive Data Chart and Content Analysis Chart. Under Comprehensive Data Chart, properties of WMT are defined and categorized. In Content Analysis Chart, each tool’s content of WMTs are compared and criticized. Finally, the thesis developed a critical analysis for defining, comparing and understanding each and every single WMT.
An analysis on the aqua-architecture and its internal dynamics
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2000) Ay, Nevin; Eyüce, Ahmet
Water has always been an undeniable element of the settlement, nature and continuity. At the beginning water has seen as a need for living organisms, (i.e. drinking, heating, worshipping, washing, etc.) later on with the urbanization the importance and necessity of the water has increased and has started to carry more social meanings. In the course of time, people wanted to use all the gadgets and functions to make their lives much more comfortable. Human settlements next to the water resources are a basic example for the importance of water in our lives. The connection between water and people has shown varieties from society to society and culture to culture. But it has always got the priority in our lives. Even different professions saw the water in a different perspective and used in their occupations. The designers and architects who are not denying all those different point of views have been taken water as an element into the world of design.In architectural designs sometimes water can be used as a design tool and sometimes as one of the components, which constructs the concept. Also water has the potential to effect its environment. So those features have made water an important element in design.The concern of this thesis is about; How the alterations in water utilization is effecting the architecture discipline and; How can water element be used in the course of periods and cultures? In this study the internal dynamics of water element have been introduced and those internal dynamics have been discussed and categorized. At the mean time proposed conclusions of this study are that the importance of water element in architecture should be underlined and increased. And water element should take its place in the architectural design literature more actively.
An analytical approach to the concept of 'Topography' in architecture
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2003) Muyan, Cem; Eyüce, Özen
The symbiosis of man and nature reveals their diverging interrelations, which are based on man's shifting idea of nature throughout history. These alterations in man's conception of nature have changed his attitudes towards it, thus his creations in relation with topography. Hence, within the scope of the study, the idea of nature, exploring its shifted meanings, is analyzed in order to contemplate the relationship between manmade and natural environment. Being guided by the urge to anchor to the world, man has always been in search of establishing somehow ideal relationship between manmade and natural environment within which topography remains as the most prominent concept in the context of physical surrounding. Therefore, the concept of topography is handled as the main concern of the thesis. By means of treating topographical formations whether as sacred places or as physical aspect of the world with which to create intimate relationship or as mere subordinate elements, man testifies that topography has had differing impression on his mind in accord with his idea of nature.In today's world where everything may be questioned about its authenticity or its state of being natural, the concept of topography in contemporary architecture, which has also an artificial sense and very different understanding than its precedent conception, is aimed to be explored while revealing its roots.Consequently, in the context of the study, besides the investigation of the changes in the conception of nature and its reflections on manmade environment, the concept of topography is examined in order to disclose the changes in its meaning that direct the way man deals with it. The consequences are aimed to be justified through an analytical method.Keywords: nature, topography, ground, folding, continuity.
An analytical study of the design potentials in kinetic architecture
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2004) Korkmaz, Koray; Arkon, Cemal
This dissertation is concerned with the potentials of kinetic structures in architecture; what they are, what they can do for us, and how we can go about designing them. Ultimately, it aims at proving the applicability of kinematic methods in the design process of the adaptable space organizations by carrying out a personal design process of a novel kinetic structure. The course of this dissertation explores the ways in which kinematic synthesis methods contribute to the design processes of kinetic structures and adaptable spaces, which we call kinetic architecture.The idea of motion is not new. However, the concept of motion and its practical reflection appear more in end-products because of the dynamic, flexible, and constantly changing activities and developments in building technology. As a result of the rapid change in activities of modern society and developments in building technology, a need of the adaptable space emerged which was the necessary precondition for the rise of the concept of motion in architecture. This conceptual transformation may be dated to the end of the twentieth century. What marks the approach to the design of this new, late twentieth-century conception of space is 'motion', which will now play an increasingly important role both conceptually and in applications of design. Our capability of utilizing kinetics in architecture today can be extended far beyond what has previously been possible. The present dissertation describes kinematic analysis and synthesis methods used so far in mechanical engineering and explores its direct or in-direct applications into the architectural field.Arguing that the potential of kinetics in architecture remains far from fulfilled, it offers concrete direction and method for innovation. Focusing on responsive spatial adaptability and kinetic structures, it develops a foundation for the application of kinetic structures as a means of enhancing the performance of space. The motivation lies in creating adaptable spaces. There is a need for adaptable spaces and a design method for achieving this by building kinetic structures that can physically convert themselves through kinetics to adapt to the ever-changing requirements and conditions. This thesis proposes the use of kinematic methods in the design process of kinetic structures to create adaptable space organizations. In order to show the applicability of kinematic methods in the design process of the adaptable space organizations, a new type of an architectural umbrella covered by flexible material is developed for covering open-air spaces. Graphical synthesis method is used in the design process and the performance of the architectural umbrella is analyzed with Visual Nastran 4D. This is a CAD program capable of kinematic analysis.
Analyzing the communication and coordination processes in Sabiha Gökçen International Airport's new terminal building wayfinding project
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2011) Erbaşaranoğlu, Bengi; Doğan, Sevgi Zeynep
Coordination is the third main function following design and construction in the building process. It is a sensitive managerial activity involving well-defined procedures and smooth flow of communication in all directions to achieve project objectives. This study builds on existing coordination theory and utilizes the four key coordination processes defined by Malone and Crowston (1994): (1) Managing shared resources (2) Managing producer-consumer relationship (3) Managing simultaneity constraints (4) Managing task/subtask dependencies. Four processes were interpreted and operationalized for the study of the e-mail data obtained from the wayfinding project coordination of new terminal building of Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The organizational schema of the wayfinding project defined the e-mail communication analysis to be among the contractors, consultant and the design firm. Social network analysis is conducted for network centrality measures. Degree, betweenness and closeness centrality values are calculated for each project participant. There are three major findings from these analyses. First finding suggests that centrally positioned Wayfinding and Signage Design Project Contractor in the organization schema shows more coordination. Second finding suggests that task/subtask dependencies, producer-consumer relationship, simultaneity constraints and shared resources need respectively more coordination effort to manage in a wayfinding project. Third finding shows e-mail communication has a profound effect on coordination. The implications of these findings mean that companies involved in design and construction process may consider providing new approaches affecting dayto-to-day interactions depending on the power of new technological coordination mechanism.
Annexes and extensions in historical buildings: An ideological perspective
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2002) İlter, Buket; Çıkış, Şeniz
The art of designing additions carries with it a host of unique challenges. Especially, in the case of annexes and extensions in historical buildings, ideology can be an important factor in shaping the design of the addition. Ideology.s close relation with the concept of identity also makes it a factor in shaping additions in historic buildings. However, studies about the subject generally address themselves to the examination of the functional necessities, and aesthetic concerns. Additions in historic buildings are mostly evaluated within the scope of conservation, and with their harmony to the historical context. This study attempts to analyse the design of additions in historical buildings from a different perspective, leaving aside the principles conservation and discussions of contextualism. The aim of the thesis is to analyse the reflections of ideological and social changes in the physical environment, and to examine the additions in historic buildings from that point of view. Within the scope of this thesis additions in historical buildings are investigated with special emphasis given to the concept of ideology. The interaction between ideology and architecture is explained through an examination of international and local samples. Also, the concept of conservation and historic building is discussed in relation to ideology. Basic reasons for building new architecture in historic settings are examined. Finally, classifications of addition buildings according to their location design approaches, and combined expressions are made.
Architectural characteristics and construction techniques of domes in a group of Ottoman baths
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2011) Reyhan, Kader; İpekoğlu, Başak
In Ottoman bath architecture, domes adjoined in varied numbers and sizes are structural element ensuring dynamic superstructure adjustment exterior and fascinating spatial features involving the interior lighting elements. The examination of cause-effect relationship in the original architectural and constructional characteristics of domes, the main elements of dynamic superstructure adjustment, is significant in terms of pointing out the retention features of construction details. In addition, informed knowledge for the purpose of contributing to conservation works of the baths is necessary to focus on in this dissertation. The aim of the dissertation is to identify the original morphological characteristics, construction techniques and use of materials and to investigate the relationship between architectural and constructional characteristics that involve span, height, thickness, bond types, the number and rows of oculi, the type of transition elements and the height of transition element and the exterior supporting elements of the dome. In this context, the domes of the studied baths were examined in term of construction techniques in superstructure integrality with their supporting elements. In this content; the original morphological characteristics, construction techniques and the use of materials on the Ottoman domes with their supporting elements, transition elements and frame of the domes from outside were examined by the use of conventional method through field survey and were studied in the framework of cause-effect relationships. In addition, statistical analysis methods were used and evaluated in order to examine the relationships between architectural and constructional characteristics of domes. This dissertation is significant in terms of contributing to cover a lack of knowledge in construction systems of domes and transition elements of the public baths for the purpose of constitution of systematic knowledge in leading protection and conservation decisions.
Architectural design characteristics of protective structures at archaeological sites and their impact on conservation of remains
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2013-07) Yaka Çetin, Necmiye Funda; İpekoğlu, Başak
Protective structures are built to provide long term protection for the immovable cultural heritage against the possible damage that may arise from environmental conditions such as rain, wind and sun as well as the activities of the living like vegetation and uninvited animals. Most of the protective structures have been found to be inadequate to fulfill this purpose and conservation problems were observed on the remains under those structures. The inadequacies are mostly related to the architectural design of the protective structures. The aim of this study is to identify the architectural characteristics which have an impact on protective efficiency and how they are related to the deterioration factors. With this scope, sixteen protective structures that were selected from Turkey and abroad were analyzed through site surveys and literature studies. In order to identify and assess the role of protective structures on creating deterioration factors, this study groups the design characteristics under typology, structural system, roof system, roof material, façade system, façade material, thermal control system and drainage system and the deterioration factors under sources of water, instability of microclimate and the activities of the living. The relationship between these groups were analyzed and evaluated. As a result, the type of the protective structure as a shelter or an enclosure, selection of the design elements such as roof and façade systems as well as the materials, proper application of thermal control systems and drainage systems are the main characteristics of the design that determine the efficiency of the protective structures. The study will make important contributions to the theoretical and practical aspects of the design process of protective structures.
Architectural memorialisation of war: ars memoriae and landscape of Gallipoli Battles
(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2008) Yılmaz, Ahenk; Yücel, Şebnem
This dissertation examines the change in the understanding of memorial architecture through an analysis of different attitudes to commemorate Dardanelles Campaign in the boundaries of Gallipoli Peninsula National and Historical (Peace) Park. Memorialisation process at the Peninsula, which has continued from the end of the war onwards (1916), has undergone a transformation from traditional to counter approaches pivoted on the Gallipoli Peace Park International Ideas and Design Competition. Parallel to the changes in memorial architecture in the world, the approach of erecting a conventional dominant monument to exalt suffering and to glorify death has superseded by the approach of highlighting the war remains and the memory of battlefields to protest the warfare. In this process, not only the function and the form of memorials but also remembering proposed to individuals by memorialisation have changed. This dissertation questions the pre-suppositions of traditional and counter memorial architecture with a new method of analysis. This method is derived from classical memorising technique of ars memoriae (the art of memory). By means of this method, this dissertation analyses war memorials in the battlefields of Gallipoli aiming at revealing similarities and disparities among different memorialisation approaches.Keywords: memory, collective remembering, war memorial, counter-monument, art of memory (ars memoriae), Dardanelles Campaign, Gallipoli Peninsula.

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