Master Degree / Yüksek Lisans Tezleri
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Master Thesis Design Criteria for Increasing Environmental Performance of Recreational Areas: Analysis of Kordon/Izmir(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2010) Uzakgören, Yasemin; Arkon, CemalIn recent years, the increasing scale of urbanization and becoming more distant to our surroundings and ourselves are good reasons to analyze recreational areas. Recreational areas . a type of urban open spaces - are a necessity for human wellbeing that they provide opportunities, or openings, for certain activities, such as play, watching and walking, while the benefits associated with such activities might relate to improved mental and physical health. As planning these areas is not sufficient by itself, design criteria for increasing environmental performance of recreational areas has to be put forward, which is done by this study. This study will focus on environmentally performed urban open spaces on shorelines, and analysis will be carried out on four dimensions of the organization named The Project of Public Space (PPS,) which are formed from the seven dimensions of Lynch. Lynch has defined seven dimensions to analyze the urban space, which are Vitality, Sense, Fit, Access, Control, Efficiency, and Justice. On the other side, PPS.s dimensions are Access and Linkages, Uses and Activities, Comfort and Image, and Sociability. The case study will be about Kordon, known as Kordon 1st (or Atatürk Boulevard) which has a very dramatic history about transforming from a proposed 2x3 freeway to a recreational area. As the actual Structure Plan of Kordon starts from the viaduct shafts at Alsancak Port and ends at Cumhuriyet Square, as of the sit boundaries around the area, this study is also limited between these two landmarks. The objectives of this study have been two-fold. The first is to understand the issues and to establish a knowledge base about the transformation process of Kordon area from proposed Freeway to Recreational Area as an Urban Open Space. The second is to evaluation of Kordon as a recreational area in the light of environmental performance. This study will hopefully be helpful to increase environmental performance of other planned or proposed recreational areas.Master Thesis Noise Analysis in Urban Areas and Alternative Solutions(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2000) Baydere, Seda; Özdemir, Semahat; Özdemir, SemahatNowadays, together with growing urbanisation pertaining to the numerous developments in transportation technology and also the increase in usage of new, massive and powerful machines every field, noise has become an unavoidable by-product of our mechanised life and brought about serious hazards in our health. Noise damages people's hearing mechanism and perception; harms physiological and psychological balance; decreases performance In one's works and, all in all, it spoils the peaceful atmosphere of environment. It is impossible to avoid those mentioned effects since people are likely to encounter noise everywhere. Noise can be controlled with city planning and urban design before it starts, which reduce its harmful effects on people. Yet, noise control studies in general have been conducted to reduce the noises, which are outcome of contemporary machines. Consequently, noise control studies are not adequate to inform us about what the solutions to the community notses that exist in urban areas are.This study aims at finding out what the sources of noise are in terms of community problem and determining how it affects people. What is more, this study seeks the noise control methods which have been re-established by means of planning and which are applied in the physical space in order to reduce noise. Finally in the last of this thesis, noise pollution analysis has been made in Izmir Mustafa Kemal Sahil Boulevard, as there is formerly builtup area, the noise control methods in terms of planning have been determined in accordance with the results of the noise analysis.Master Thesis A New Method in the Process of Creating Urban Form: Urban Coding(Izmir Institute of Technology, 1999) Goncagül, Ertunç; Özdemir, SemahatThis study aims: to introduce the theoretical and pragmatic features of the New Urbanism. and the .Urban Coding Method.. vhich is known as the last pL1Ilning approach in an historical framework: to show that most of this approach' s design approach in an historical framework: to show that most of this approach design principles and the life style that it determines have something in common and convenient with the traditional Turkish values that we are about to lost: to prove that concerning local features, it would be adapted and take the place of conventional planning approach. In order to demonstrate it a physical comparative design sutdy was accomplished in a case study area, Karşıyaka Şemikler District. which is one of the most important and also problematic site within the Izmir Metropolitan Area. This study indicated that, New Urbanist principles can generate more desirable consequences as compared to conventional principles in the process of creating urban form provided that people approve to change their short sight and approve to be recepti ve.Master Thesis Energy efficient urban design(Izmir Institute of Technology, 1998) Peker, Zeynep; Serim, Muharrem ErkalMy personal interest to the term "sustainability" comes up with the close examination of the concept of energy efficiency and the clear threats to our environment let me to make an intensive study on the subject.The aims of this thesis are; to define the problems urban energy consumption causes; to indicate the necessity of reducing this energy consumption; to indicate the importance of planning and urban design to achieve energy efficiency and conservation; to describe energy efficient urban design; to identify energy efficient urban design process and its variables in a convergent manner; and to provide a detailed theoretical supply to serve for further study on this subject.The theoretical knowledge given in the thesis is based upon a wide, intense and ranged literature survey. On the other hand, the pragmatic approach which is built on the combination of the theoretical pieces with a close look at Izmir example is based on the description of the influences of climate, built environment and development and planning process on energy consumption and energy conservation status of Izmir. With respect to the climatic data and development pattern of Izmir, it can be said that any attempt to provide energy efficiency should contain reduction of energy consumption both in cooling and heating however the priority differs according to the properties of the site and microclimate. Central areas of the city, due to the existence of heat island, experience overheating, lacking- of ventilation .. In these areas cooling bas priority_ Therefore it is required to reduce the heat island effect and the energy used for cooling. On the other hand, new development areas, for instance north growth axis of Izmir, have lower air temperatures because of being not completely developed. Therefore, it is required reductions in energy use for heating. Also in order to prevent the formation of heat island and to provide thermal comfort, it is required cooling strategies In summer.Energy conservation and efficiency concepts are not common in our planning apd design practice. However, energy efficiency must be achieved through a complementary tJrban planning and design process. The concept should be adopted into master plans and regulations should promote energy conservation.Master Thesis Utilization of Urban Design Principles in Designing the Urban Space Case Studies on the Netherlands and Turkey(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2007) Bal, Ufuk; Serim, Muharrem ErkalThis thesis aims to develop a concept model as a tool for successful urban space design by defining general principles and therefore to stress the importance of defining and using these criteria when realizing projects. Moreover, the thesis research aims to provide concrete examples for designers to get to know how to integrate these principles practically into design and implementation process. In this framework, first the debate on the definition of urban design has been put forward. Then, the historical development of urban design has been presented in order to understand the past experiences and attempts in creating .successful. urban space. The principles of urban design, which are crucial to develop a key model for designing the urban space, have been defined. Furthermore, current policies and design control systems in different European countries have been examined. The historical development of urban design practice with contemporary examples from the Netherlands and Turkey have been examined. The thesis provides brief analysis on urban design projects with respect to urban design principles in seven headings, which constitutes the components of successful urban space: character, continuity and enclosure, quality of public realm, ease of movement, legibility, adaptability and diversity. In this context, urban design principles have been used to monitor the urban design projects from the Netherlands and Turkey with making comparative study between them. In this sense, selected projects have been evaluated and compared basing on how they fulfill the requirements that have been described with the above mentioned urban design principles, and more importantly, how they satisfy these principles in the process of designing the urban space. As a consequence, importance and necessity of urban design principles in order to create successful urban space and the importance of urban design for the future of the cities has been presented.Master Thesis Modifying Traffic Calming Elements for the Cultural and Spatial Constraints of the Turkish Urban Streets: Izmir-Güzelyalı Case Study(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2012) Dönmez, Belkıs; Duvacı, Yavuz; Duvacı, YavuzThe aim of this study is to identify preferred traffic calming elements, and to examine whether suitable traffic calming methods and elements for the cultural and spatial constraints of Turkish urban streets can be modified in order to discourage cut-through traffic and high volumes. In Turkish urban streets, there is not widely applied traffic calming projects by local authorities. On the other hand, traffic calming elements can be used effectively in Turkish urban streets in order to solve traffic-related community problems. Since, the most important objectives of traffic calming are to provide equity in residential streets, and to make them more liveable places. The case study focused on the application of the traffic calming elements in two residential streets which are used for cut-through traffic. By comparing the aplied traffic calming projects, by identifying advantages and disadvantages of traffic calming elements and problems of the case study streets in terms of cultural and spatial constraints, a look-up table was constituted. According to this table, the most suitable traffic calming elements were suggested in order to discourage cut-through traffic and to decrease traffic volume on the streets. At the end of the study, survey showed that traffic calming is very foreign concept for the residents in the study site. However, it was concluded that for a street based traffic calming project a look-up table can be very useful in order to find the best solution for that street.Master Thesis Factors Constraining the Development of Professional Project Management in Turkey's Urban Design Practice(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2004) Kılınç, Deniz; Günaydın, Hüsnü MuratProject success is achieved via the obtainment of the product which provides desired quality within definite time and limited resources and with maximum performance. Project management is an occupation which requires utilizing modern management techniques to provide this. Today, project management concepts are utilized in many different fields such as medicine, chemistry, industry.etc. Western countries utilize project management approach in extensive urban design projects aiming especially urban renewal and transformation, too. However, it is not, yet, possible to say that this approach is widely utilized in our country.s urban design practice.This study investigates the perception of project management understanding in Turkey.s urban design practice and the factors constraining the development of professional project management in this field.Master Thesis Land Readjustment Process in Urban Design: Project Management Approach(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2004) Konursay, Sadık Yılmaz; Günaydın, YılmazLand readjustment is an essential tool used for the re-organization of urban areas. It aims to convert cadastral parcels into suitable forms of development plots for public and private use according to town planning requirements. Hence, land readjustment method maintains great opportunities to the solution of land-use problems in urban-fringe areas. In Turkey, "Article 18", which is a crucial necessity for planned urbanization, is the most effective land acquisition method used in many cases. Thus, as a rapid urbanizing country, the implementation pace of development plans should be parallel to urbanization pace in order to respond to increasing land demand. Should this pace be kept, necessary urban public areas for better urban life could be provided. From this point of view, project management, which is a vital instrument to control and coordinate a project from inception to completion, should be undoubtedly contemplated for the utilization of "Article 18" more efficiently and rapidly. Therefore, "Article 18" projects could be realized in the desired quality by keeping the balance among scope, time and cost. This study describes not only Turkish land readjustment procedures but also different land readjustment procedures used in various countries (i.e. Germany, France, Japan, Western Australia and etc), discusses the advantages & disadvantages and therefore puts forth the problems of these procedures. In this respect, this study consequently proposes two approaches for land readjustment process in Turkey; one of which is a project management approach to reduce the problems of existing .Article 18. process and the other is an alternative land readjustment process instead of "Article 18" by using project management concepts as well. At the end of the study, a case study for Uzundere District is carried out in order to validate the feasibility of project management approach. Keywords: Land Readjustment, "Article 18" of "Development Law" issued 3194, Project Management, Land Reallocation & Allotment, Urban Land Management.Master Thesis Analysis of Climate Sensitivity in Outdoor Space: Evaluating Urban Patterns in Different Climates(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2009) Mengi, Onur; Kaya Erol, Nursen; Kaya Erol, NursenMany urban design projects we produce today underestimate the design strategies as utilizing the same design criteria for every urban environment regardless their different localities. This problem leads to increasing demands for active heating, cooling and lighting systems, rising energy consumption, declining quality of urban living, environmental deterioration, and expensive and hardly maintained built-up areas.The intention of this study, on one hand, is to present a method of how to examine the climatic factors in an urban area, and on the other hand, is to reconsider urban patterns of Konak Square in Izmir and Kızılay Square in Ankara, from climate sensitive design view point. The overall aim here is to find to what extend designs of the built environment are sensitive to the climate. Specifically, the present study investigates if those urban patterns take the advantage of their particular climate while eliminating the inconveniences.In this framework, the case study was conducted in the summer period, comprising two steps; site surveying and climatic measurements. The findings were processed through the comparison of field measurements with the meteorological data, and the evaluation of the spatial structure in relation to the given comparisons. The study found that Konak Square is more sensitive to the climate comparing to Kızılay Square. The results show that urban pattern of Konak Square takes the advantage of the existing wind conditions, accelerating it throughout the site and decreases air temperature in many locations through its design.