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  • Master Thesis
    Intuition an Intuitive Thinking in Architectural Design: the Case Study of Gön Leather Factory by Nevzat Sayın
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2022) Türkoğlu, Kardelen; Doğan, Fehmi
    The concept of intuition has been one of the cornerstones of the philosophy of knowledge since antiquity. It has been used in different disciplines with distinctive meanings, but it has remained an unclear phenomenon. In particular, the term has been researched in philosophy and art, and the concept has been interpreted in different theoretical frameworks. The discipline of architecture, which is related to these fields, is often considered to be a problem-solving effort. This view highlights the rationalization attitude in modern architecture. In addition to this rationality, the unpredictable, multi-disciplinary, and open-ended structure of architectural practice makes the concepts of intuition and intuitive thinking an inseparable part of the architectural design process. Within the scope of the thesis, the role of intuition and intuitive thinking in the architectural design process has been examined. In the literature, commonly, architecture is interrelated with philosophy, art, and mathematics due to its scope. Moreover, intuitive thinking stands out as a concept related to the designer's historical background and level of expertise. In this framework, intuition in architecture is discussed in inference to the concept of intuition in philosophy, art, and mathematics and the idea of intuitive thinking based on experience. In addition, the notion is a subjective concept, and it has a structure with different expansions on the subject scale. At this juncture, intuition and intuitive thinking are examined and analyzed through the works of Architect Nevzat Sayın.
  • Master Thesis
    Computational Thinking and Architectural Education: an Evaluation of Vew Formations in Turkey
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2016) İçmeli Atalay, Bilge Müge; İnceköse, Ülkü
    A significantly positive change has been noticed in the conceptual frame of the digital design and its influence on the related studies since the mid 60’s. The influence is quite noticeable in various research areas based on design theory such as architecture, biology and mathematics, etc…The same influence is also detectable on some theoretical cognitive and computational approaches. Instead of being seen mere means of visual presentation, digital tools are redefined as actual design areas in which the design process is formed. As a result, a variety of concepts known as computational design, computer aided design and digital architecture have come into existence. As expected, this change brings about a kind of paradigm in architectural education. On the other hand, it influences the design knowledge and causes changes in the educational models used for the teaching of design. As a consequence, architectural education bears the responsibility of reflecting the potential of both conventional and digital design methods in the designing process. Accordingly, instead of being only used for creating visual effects as in their early days, in this process of forming an architectural concept, digital tools begin to be used as complementary elements in the basic design learning process. In short, when the architectural education system undergoes a change in order to support the digital methods, the digital platform is not perceived only as a means of visual presentation. It accommodates the entire process of conceptualizing, creating and presenting. Accordingly, this dissertation attempts to question the evolution in the formation of design theories together with its impact and reflections in the education, and this thesis also aims to reveal some evolving educational models in the field. It also underlines the possible future of this particular educational model, and how the potentials of these models will be realized and perceived in their attempts to live up to future expectations.
  • Master Thesis
    An Analytical Study of Creativity in Architectural Design:case Study of National Architectural Awards
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 1999) Kandilci, Ebru; Eyüce, Ahmet
    The subject of the thesis is in general based on the concept of creativity and specialised on creativity in the architectural design process. The topic, which is taken into consideration as the investigation of architectural creativity, begins with the definitions of creativity concept related with the design approaches. Throughout the evolution of these definitions, the common denominator of psycology, sociology, behavioral sciences and architectural design concepts are tried to be clarified. The creativity studied on the basis of concept, individuals and theories later developed as deciphering the classification of effecting channels of architectural design process.The classification consists of three main parts: 'personal channels' involving childhood, fantasy, imagination, metaphor, intelligence, self confidence, 'social channels' including education, national culture-history, religious factors, client, and 'environmental channels' that involve nature, material and climate. The concrete examples of this study are chosen among the projects of the leading architects in Turkiye. The first parameter for elimination is National Architectural Exhibition and Awards. Projects among National Architectural Exhibition and Awards are selected according to the criteria for architectural creativity related with the concepts such as originality, newness and contemporaneity which are not very far apart from the criteria of the jury. Concept of originality also includes sub-titles such as architectural language, conceptual approach, technology, material and at each sample different concepts primarily appears. To consider the existence of these criteria provides the evaluation of the samples related with the fact of creativity.
  • Master Thesis
    A Research on a Reconfigurable Hypar Structure for Architectural Applications
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2013) Susam, Gözde; Korkmaz, Koray; Korkmaz, Koray
    Kinetic design strategy is a way to obtain remarkable applications in architecture. These kinetic designs can offer more advantages compared to conventional ones. Basic knowledge of different disciplines is necessary to generate kinetic designs. In other words, interdisciplinary studies are critical. Therefore, architect's knowledge must be wide-ranging in order to increase novel design approaches and applications. The resulting rich hybrid products increase the potential of the disciplines individually. Research on kinetic structures shows that the majority of kinetic structures are deployable. However, deployable structures can only be transformed from a closed compact configuration to a predetermined expanded form. The motivation of the present dissertation is generating a novel 2 DOF 8R reconfigurable structure which can meet different hyperbolic paraboloid surfaces for architectural applications. In order to obtain this novel structure; the integration between the mechanism science and architecture is essential. The term reconfigurable will be used in the present dissertation to describe deployable structures with various configurations. The novel reconfigurable design utilizes the overconstrained Bennett linkage and the production principals of ruled surfaces. The dissertation begins with a brief summary of deployable structures to show their shortcomings and their lack of form flexibility. Afterward, curved surfaces, basic terms in mechanisms and overconstrained mechanisms were investigated. Finally, a proposed novel mechanism which is inspired from the basic design principles of Bennett linkage and the fundamentals of ruled surfaces are explained with the help of kinematic diagrams and models.
  • Master Thesis
    Modeling of Advanced Daylighting Systems To Imporove Illuminance and Uniformity in Architectural Design Studios
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2013) Fırat Örs, Pelin; Kazanasmaz, Zehra Tuğçe
    The daylighting performance is an important asset that deeply affects the occupant's visual comfort. In study and work environments, it is crucial to maintain adequate and uniformly distributed daylight. Deficiencies in daylighting conditions of these environments may cause health problems, work performance loss and excessive energy consumption. The varying nature of daylight in daily and yearly basis is a strong challenge on that matter. Advanced daylighting systems have been developed to overcome this challenge. Improving the daylighting performance of existing buildings is another difficulty in daylighting design, since the aspects like orientation, window area and surrounding elements affect indoor illuminance levels and uniformity. Thus, daylighting design needs should be carefully considered at the initial design stages of the buildings. Regarding to these, four architectural design studios facing southwest, southeast, northwest and northeast were selected in Izmir Institute of Technology Faculty of Architecture. In these studios, daylighting measurements including illuminance at specific points were conducted in May and June 2012. The aim of this thesis is to improve the illuminance and uniformity in the selected studios. Simulation models were built in Ecotect; and the field measurements were then used to validate the Ecotect model. To reach the best daylighting performance, simulations were carried out by Desktop Radiance with applying advanced daylighting systems, namely laser cut panels, prismatic panels and light shelves. The simulation findings were analyzed and discussed. It is considered that retrofitting efforts after the construction would be inadequate regarding daylighting, unless complying with the standards during the design process.
  • Master Thesis
    Aeg and Peter Behrens: Symbolism in the First Corporate Identity Design
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2012) Boztepe, Uygar; Yücel, Şebnem
    Some historians called Peter Behrens' designs for AEG as first corporate identity design without a detailed analysis. Another group of the historians claimed that his works for AEG were shaped by only function or machine-aesthetic. Even some of these historians saw Behrens' works as inceptors of functionalism or rationalism in modern architecture. This thesis attempts to fill the gap in literature by analyzing Behrens' works for AEG in order to understand whether his designs formed a corporate identity or not. In order to show the shortcomings of such readings, the thesis explores the symbols that were used in the designs of Behrens, even in his most-functionalist design-works. The discussion was carried out through analysis of Behrens’ and his contemporaries’ written and design works, with materials available in Klingspor, Mathildenhöhe and TechnikMuseum Berlin Archives. This analysis is done through a review of scientific management techniques and their reflections in architectural culture and by parallel readings of literature and architecture in Germany at the turn of the century. As the discussion of the thesis pointed out, Peter Behrens' designs for AEG can be called as first corporate identity design since they have a consistent design vocabulary. While designing for AEG Behrens used scientific management and mass-production techniques in his designs. However these were not the only forces that shaped his design-work. One can see the vestiges of the symbols in his works that are coming from literature and antiquity. The thesis argues that it is not possible to fully understand the architecture of Behrens without understanding symbols. The thesis hopes to make a new reading of modern architecture from a different point of view, which includes a discussion on symbolism in modern architecture, avoiding oversimplification and reductionism present in readings with functionalist focus.