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Research Interests: Information Systems, Psychology, Education, Design, Architecture, and 15 moreDesign education, Mathematics Education, Product Design, Learning Styles, Learning Style, Knowledge building, Information Processing, Design Studio, Design studies, Computer Aided Instruction, Design knowledge, Data Processing, Facilitator, Design Studios, and Dependent Variables
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Research Interests: Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Ontology, Computer Aided Design, Knowledge Representation, and 15 moreConceptual Design, Disabled People, Knowledge Based Systems, Cognitive Strategy, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Design Issues, Cognitive Activities, Cognitive Strategies, Design Strategies, Phase Interfaces, Equipment, Conceptual Design Phase, Knowledge Processing, Population Statistics, and Computer Assisted
Research Interests: Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Sustainable Development, Housing, and 15 moreSustainable Design, Ecodesign, Architectural Design, Surveys, Building, Lighting, TURKISH, Indoor environmental quality, Buildings, Sound Quality, Sound reproduction, Architectural Science, Lighting Quality, Occupant Satisfaction, and Daily living activities
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The aim of this study is to explore creativity in design education and identify the creativity assessment indicators in the first-year design studio. A measurement tool of 41 items that consists of the artifact creativity, design elements... more
The aim of this study is to explore creativity in design education and identify the creativity assessment indicators in the first-year design studio. A measurement tool of 41 items that consists of the artifact creativity, design elements and assembly of design elements were utilised for the assessment of 210 artifacts. Results of the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis indicated three main design creativity factors. The primary factor consists of the novelty and affective characteristics of artifact that are associated with its shape. The second factor has the elaboration characteristics that are integrated with its geometric and figureeground relations and harmony of design elements. The third factor consists of rhythm, repetition, unity, order and number of design elements. 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
PurposeThis research is based on the idea that interior elements leave a wide variety of impressions on their occupants and that some interiors are likely to have more positive impressions than others. These impressions are especially... more
PurposeThis research is based on the idea that interior elements leave a wide variety of impressions on their occupants and that some interiors are likely to have more positive impressions than others. These impressions are especially prevalent when an individual cannot leave their homes for extended periods. The architectural elements of an interior where people are isolated can mitigate the adverse psychological effects.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted by surveying individuals under lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 140 participants completed three different scales (GAD-7, K10, FTB Scale) to measure mental health problems often experienced in isolated and confined environments. Their responses were then associated with the interior environments of the participants.FindingsStatistically significant relationships were identified between the reported interiors and the results of the psychological evaluations. The level of psychological distress w...
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This research aims to understand the factors that contribute to the quality of life within isolated, confined, extreme (ICE) environments by investigating the architectural elements that affect an individual’s spatial perception, their... more
This research aims to understand the factors that contribute to the quality of life within isolated, confined, extreme (ICE) environments by investigating the architectural elements that affect an individual’s spatial perception, their manifestation in ICE environments, and how spatial confinement and isolation contribute to changes in an individual’s perception of spaciousness. The researchers performed an in-depth examination on three different habitats, designed to simulate life in ICE environments, to identify which architectural elements were important contributors to positive and negative changes in spaciousness. For further explorations, fourteen design professionals were asked to evaluate these habitats using the Spaciousness and Crampedness Scale (SCS) and measuring the relative estimation in error of habitats’ areas. Afterward, the evaluations were compared with the examinations. The results indicate that the environment’s geometry, lighting, color, and texture significant...
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Design students should be able to design living environments and products according to diverse users’ needs, problems and expectations. The aim of this research is to explore the role of empathy as a design learning tool in interior... more
Design students should be able to design living environments and products according to diverse users’ needs, problems and expectations. The aim of this research is to explore the role of empathy as a design learning tool in interior architecture education. Moreover, the intention is to determine and analyze the reflections after the role-playing technique is experienced. This study is conducted with the graduate design students and three tasks were assigned to them. In the first task, the students took visually impaired people’s role and acted in real-life activities in a café. Then, they expressed their role-playing reflections and design reflections through semi-structured interviews. Lastly, Verbal Protocol Analysis is used in determining and categorizing the relevant affective and cognitive empathic expressions that were recorded. Color and light, orientation, safety and accessibility were mostly expressed as design issues in reflections. Furthermore, findings indicated that cog...
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Abstmd The aim of the study is to determine and prioritise the characteristics of the built environment that increase the effectiveness of the walking surfaces for blind ond vision-impaired people. Tactile walking surface indicators are... more
Abstmd The aim of the study is to determine and prioritise the characteristics of the built environment that increase the effectiveness of the walking surfaces for blind ond vision-impaired people. Tactile walking surface indicators are installed on the floor of indoor and outdoor built environments for guiding blind or vision-impaired people. These people perceive the walking surface by a long white cane, through the soles of their shoes or impaired vision. Based on the relevant research and published standards there is a consensus on the characteristics of tactile working surfaces in terms of design specifications, visual contrast, material and installation requirements. In order to have the right decision while using the related knowledge, the designer of a built environment should identify and prioritise the characteristics of the users. The findings of factor/a/ analysis showed that the individual characteristics such as shoe width, stature, gender, and frequency of leaving res...
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Housing Science. Vol. 22,Noi. pp. 125-136,1998 Published in the United Slates HOUSING CONDITIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MIDDUE-INCOME TURKISH HOUSEHOLD Halime Demirkan and Sibel Kutlusoy Department of Interior Architecture and... more
Housing Science. Vol. 22,Noi. pp. 125-136,1998 Published in the United Slates HOUSING CONDITIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MIDDUE-INCOME TURKISH HOUSEHOLD Halime Demirkan and Sibel Kutlusoy Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Bilkent ...
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The aim of the study is to develop a public service design framework as an innovative management tool to be used in decision-making in the urban areas for age-friendly cities. Based on the previous research on age-friendly cities, the... more
The aim of the study is to develop a public service design framework as an innovative management tool to be used in decision-making in the urban areas for age-friendly cities. Based on the previous research on age-friendly cities, the relevant initiative priorities that are mainly shaped by the population of the city of Ankara are determined. A collaborative approach among the citizens and service providers is used as a basis for developing a framework for public service design. The self-assessment tool that is composed of 82 items categorized under eight themes of an age-friendly city was completed by 251 citizens. Results of the Principal Component Analysis method indicated that the primary factor was composed of the community support and health services features. The second factor was related to transportation; and, the third was the combination of civic participation and employment features with respect and social inclusion features.
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The aim of the study is to propose an ontology-based approach that provides a framework as a strategy decision tool for urban service design. The research methodology includes two phases to acquire the knowledge needed for urban service... more
The aim of the study is to propose an ontology-based approach that provides a framework as a strategy decision tool for urban service design. The research methodology includes two phases to acquire the knowledge needed for urban service management of a city, as a case study. The first phase provides the priority list, through the Principal Component Analysis, for an age-friendly city determined by the citizens through a quantitative research. The second phase is a qualitative research among the public service providers, focusing on 'adequate community support and health services' feature which was the top priority of phase one. The repertory grid as a mapping tool consists of elements (age-friendly cities' features) and constructs (municipality provided services) that interconnect the tacit knowledge with the external knowledge. The findings indicated the importance of the necessity of a shared understanding and conceptualization of what a service is among service provid...
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In Collaborative Design Studios (CDS), knowledge and information can be shared in discussions through a network environment while developing alternative solutions. In this a paper, Evolutionary Design Collaboration (EDC) model is... more
In Collaborative Design Studios (CDS), knowledge and information can be shared in discussions through a network environment while developing alternative solutions. In this a paper, Evolutionary Design Collaboration (EDC) model is developed to provide a framework for the collaboration of two design courses, based on situatedness and reflective practice issues. An ongoing study in CDS that involves an information and a collaboration web site within the framework of EDC model, is explained. Finally, an instrument for assessment of CDS, in which the segmentation method is used to analyse the design critiques and design diaries, is developed.
Housing Science. Vol. 22,Noi. pp. 125-136,1998 Published in the United Slates HOUSING CONDITIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MIDDUE-INCOME TURKISH HOUSEHOLD Halime Demirkan and Sibel Kutlusoy Department of Interior Architecture and... more
Housing Science. Vol. 22,Noi. pp. 125-136,1998 Published in the United Slates HOUSING CONDITIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MIDDUE-INCOME TURKISH HOUSEHOLD Halime Demirkan and Sibel Kutlusoy Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Bilkent ...
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In Collaborative Design Studios (CDS), knowledge and information can be shared in discussions through a network environment while developing alternative solutions. In this a paper, Evolutionary Design Collaboration (EDC) model is... more
In Collaborative Design Studios (CDS), knowledge and information can be shared in discussions through a network environment while developing alternative solutions. In this a paper, Evolutionary Design Collaboration (EDC) model is developed to provide a framework for the collaboration of two design courses, based on situatedness and reflective practice issues. An ongoing study in CDS that involves an information and a collaboration web site within the framework of EDC model, is explained. Finally, an instrument for assessment of CDS, in which the segmentation method is used to analyse the design critiques and design diaries, is developed.
Design students should be able to design living environments and products according to diverse users' needs, problems and expectations. The aim of this research is to explore the role of empathy as a design learning tool in interior... more
Design students should be able to design living environments and products according to diverse users' needs, problems and expectations. The aim of this research is to explore the role of empathy as a design learning tool in interior architecture education. Moreover, the intention is to determine and analyze the reflections after the role-playing technique is experienced. This study is conducted with the graduate design students and three tasks were assigned to them. In the first task, the students took visually impaired people's role and acted in real life activities in a café. Then, they expressed their role-playing reflections and design reflections through semi-structured interviews. Lastly, Verbal Protocol Analysis is used in determining and categorizing the relevant affective and cognitive empathic expressions that were recorded. Color and light, orientation, safety and accessibility were mostly expressed as design issues in reflections. Furthermore, findings indicated that cognitive empathic expressions were widely used than affective expressions.