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Article Citation - WoS: 36Citation - Scopus: 46Corporate Social Responsibility in Construction Industry: a Comparative Study Between Uk and Turkey(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2016) Ulutaş Duman, Dilek; Giritli, Heyecan; McDermott, PeterPurpose – Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved to an important agenda for many industries and its scope has been widened from the responsible business to strategic decisions. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the concept of CSR from the perspective of construction industry by questioning CSR awareness, CSR activities and CSR integration with a comparative case study between UK and Turkey. Design/methodology/approach – Conducting comparative and qualitative research using a case study methodology, this study sets the context for understanding differences in these two countries as to how CSR is perceived and put into practice by selected case firms. Findings – The results revealed that construction companies are aware of the increasing importance of the CSR; however, company scale and the characteristics of the country have great impact on CSR preferences. Despite the differences in the approaches all firms take with regard to CSR domains and CSR types, ethical domain and the social orientation have become prominent for CSR initiatives in both the UK and Turkey. Originality/value – This study provides the empirical evidence for the understanding and integration of the CSR concept in the construction industry; shed light on missing knowledge about CSR integration and serves as a source for further in-depth researches on CSR.Article Citation - Scopus: 4Global Image Hegemony: Istanbul's Gated Communities as the New Marketing Icons(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2013) Kan Ülkü, Gözde; Erten, ErdemIn this paper we investigated how marketing strategies of the developing consumer society has affected housing production in Istanbul as a corollary development ofglobalization in Turkey. We aim to analyze marketing strategies as active agents thatshape the design of emerging gated communities in Istanbul through advertisingmedia based on the theme of 'an ideal life style,' in the form of TV commercials,newspaper ads, publicity brochures etc. We focus on the representation anddissemination of this elusive 'ideal' to the public via the advertising campaigns of thesehousing settlements. Therefore the cases studied in the paper concentrates on theTurkish architectural scene after 1990, when consumer culture's most significantimpacts on architectural products are observed. Marketing of a new type ofsuburbanization in Turkey is concomitant with the rise of a new middle class having ahigh purchasing power and these housing projects are marketed via life stylecharacteristics 'desired' by this class. © 2013 Archnet-IJAR, International Journal of Architectural Research.Article Citation - Scopus: 13An Investigation on Daylighting Performance in Educational Institutions(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2013) İnan, TuğbaPurpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate natural illumination properties of one of the classrooms in the School of Architecture at Izmir Institute of Technology, located in Turkey, which is the northern hemisphere. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, the definitions of the basic terms in daylighting, such as daylight factor, illuminance, glazing ratio, are given first. Then, a luxmeter and a lighting simulation software, Velux, are used in order to calculate variable lighting factors during daytime, at different storeys, at different directions, for the classes. Velux is a proprietary software and it enables natural lighting analysis practically. Findings: Chosen classrooms are examined regarding their having sufficient natural illumination. The height of windows from the floor is changed, and the resultant effects on natural lighting in the classrooms are determined by using the lighting simulation program, Velux. The study shows that daylight factor and illumination near the window decreases as the height of the window above the floor increases. However, the illumination increases away from the window, giving greater uniformity to the lighting. At the same time, the usable depth of the classroom increases. The tall and narrow windows bring the daylight near themselves. Social implications: Practical window design decisions can help architects to provide effective and healthy natural lighting for interiors. Originality/value: Adjustment of the dimensions of the windows is important in order to balance the energy consumption of buildings. This study investigates natural lighting depending on both experimental measurements and simulation software, Velux.Article Citation - Scopus: 9Evaluation of Structural Irregularities Based on Architectural Design Considerations in Turkey(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2011) İnan, Tuğba; Korkmaz, KorayPurpose: The purpose of this research is to show significant points which can be used in the architectural design process by investigating the basic principles of earthquake resistant design (ERD) in a deductive format and to contribute to the architectural perception in ERD. Design/methodology/approach: First, the structural irregularity types are examined depending on the rules defined in the Turkish Earthquake Code, 2007 (TEC). Then, architectural design failures related to earthquake resistance of buildings under earthquake loading are visualized and solution suggestions in literature are described in detail by supported drawings. Findings: The problems causing structural irregularities are investigated deeply with given solutions in literature. It is obtained that the significant factors affecting the earthquake performance of structures are: architectural form, structural configuration, slenderness ratio, the location and rate of floor openings, projection rates and symmetry, rigidity and strength differences between floors, short columns, pounding effect. Social implications - The practical design decision rules can contribute to the phenomena of earthquake resistant architectural design and can encourage adoption of these rules in building industry. Originality/value: This study aims to gain an understanding of the problems in projects in terms of structural irregularities, and then manage to solve the problems using problem-oriented approaches. The suggested solutions can be adopted and applied to future projects for designing earthquake resistant buildings.Article Citation - Scopus: 3Research Into Practice: Malatya Solar Housing(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., 2010) Okutucu, Fikret; Koçhan, Ahmet; Yıldız, Yusuf; Öymen Gür, ŞengülPurpose: The purpose of this research is to discover the underlying reasons for the failure of solar energy architecture in Turkey in order to be able suggest methods of improving it in Turkey and worldwide. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology employed in this research is on-site observations of Turkish solar houses built with respect to the details of their application, and depiction of heat gains provided with applied solar measures, and to compare them with an ideal gauge to determine the deficiencies involved in applications. Findings: The investigations discovered that various buildings under consideration share several errors. In order of importance, these items are: faulty applications, erroneous choice of methods and lack of precautions in the summer. Practical implications: The practical implications of the study are that measures must be taken to prevent heat loss during winter nights; outer walls with a resistance to heat transmission of u=1 W/m2K would have been preferred rather than ordinary old-fashioned Trombe walls; in order to prevent overheating the surfaces of the sunspaces, Trombe walls and air collectors contacting the outer environment need to be made movable or pliable to avoid sinking of heated air into the sunspace. Social implications: The social implication of the study is that only continued exploration into solar energy use via exemplary practice may encourage adoption of these systems by society itself. Originality/value: The value of the research resides in translating knowledge gained from previous solar projects into design aspects which are expected to avoid these errors and deficiencies, demonstrated herein through Malatya solar housing, from which everyone involved in passive solar house design may benefit. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.