Papers by Dr. Serhan Hakgudener
Providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment is a challenge... more Providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment is a challenge among architects and wireless network designers, due to physical indoor environmental factors. Wireless communication systems emit high-frequency waves both inside buildings and in the free space around us. There are a variety of EMW sources covering a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum, spanning the frequency range from Hz to several hundred GHz. In building design, there are diverse approaches to provisions of wireless communication and constant innovation; however, the construction materials and EMW propagation relationship remain a secondary consideration. This research evaluates current power intensity levels range from 5 Hz to 10 GHz in building environments and develops guidelines for design professionals based upon an understanding of conventional building material properties. The research site survey that I conducted in the Calgary area, suggested in some cases, power spectral densities in building environments rose to levels that could possibly a problem. Incorporation of newly developed guidelines and security controls such as shielding, provided in this study, may prevent data confidentiality compromise in transit (e.g. eavesdropping) and prevent data integrity compromise in transit (e.g. hacking) for wireless communication systems in building environments. In this research, I develop the concept that effective EMW shielding can be achieved using conventional construction materials. The results of this study have significant implications for architectural design. The design method would reduce high power spectral densities by improving EMW shielding. Ultimately, I would like to see the developed shielding method in building codes and used in building projects all over the world.
Procedia Engineering, 2015
Abstract Our ancestors have been designing and building structures for centuries to protect thems... more Abstract Our ancestors have been designing and building structures for centuries to protect themselves from the environment and to sustain the well-being of their occupants. Achieving a healthy indoor environment has become a challenge among design professionals, such as architects, engineers and scientists, due to chemical and physical indoor environmental parameters. Nowadays, we face a new challenge: providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment that pushes the envelope of building design. Wireless communication systems emit Electromagnetic Waves. These high frequency waves exist both inside buildings and the free space around us. There are a variety of RF sources and they cover a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum, such as cell towers (masts), cordless DECT phones, smart meters, Wi-Fi router/modems, WiMAX networks, cellular phones (mobiles), video games, digital baby monitors, digital TV, audio/video sender receivers, tetra emissions, and wireless burglar alarms and so on. The range of radio frequency (RF) spectrum spans 3 kHz to several hundred GHz. The microwave ranges from 1 GHz to 40 GHz and is used in contemporary point-to-point, wireless, and satellite communications. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate current power intensity levels in building environments and develop guidelines for design professionals by understanding building materials ‘properties. In building design, there are diverse approaches to provisions of wireless communication and constant innovation; however, the construction materials and EMW propagation relationship remains a secondary consideration. Researching EMW propagation issues to develop guidelines for incorporating wireless communication systems into Architectural Design will promote healthy and effective indoor environments.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2020
This research is an attempt to analyze the existing urban form of outdoor public space of Duhok c... more This research is an attempt to analyze the existing urban form of outdoor public space of Duhok city and to give proposals for their improvements in terms of urban seating. The aim of this research is to identify the main urban furniture elements and behavior of users of three central parks of Duhok city, recognizing their functionality and the most common errors.<br><br>Citizens needs, directly related to the physical characteristics of the environment, are categorized in terms of contact with nature. Parks as significant urban environments express their aesthetic preferences, as well as the need for recreation and play. Citizens around the world desire to contact with nature and places where they can socialize, play and practice different activities, but also participate in building their community and feeling the identity of their cities. The aim of this research is also to reintegrate these spaces in the wider urban context of the city of Duhok, to develop new functions by designing new seating patterns, more improved urban furniture, and necessary supporting facilities and equipment. <br><br>Urban furniture is a product that uses an enormous number of people in public space. It has a high level of wear and damage due to intense use, exposure to sunlight and weather conditions. Iraq has a hot and dry climate characterized by long, warm, dry summers and short, cold winters. The climate is determined by the Iraq location at the crossroads of Arab desert areas and the subtropical humid climate of the Persian Gulf. The second part of this analysis will describe the possibilities of traditional and contemporary materials as well as their advantages in urban furniture production, providing users protection from extreme local climate conditions, but also taking into account solidities and unwelcome consequences, such as vandalism.<br><br>In addition, this research represents a preliminary stage in the development of IND307 furniture design course for needs of the Department of Interior design, at the American University in Duhok. Based on results obtained in this research, the course would present a symbiosis between people and technology, promotion of new street furniture design that perceives pedestrian activities in an urban setting, and practical use of anthropometric measurements as a tool for technical innovations.
VI. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE, 2019
Global power demand is rising, creating challenges for developing countries to provide a dedicate... more Global power demand is rising, creating challenges for developing countries to provide a dedicated energy supply. The world total energy consumption will increase by 56% between 2010 and 2040. The consumption will create significant issues for the oil and gas energy sector. Thus, the city of Duhok in the northeastern Iraqi region is one of the examples that already face this global hurdle. The region's limited national electric grid cannot fulfill the power requirement, and this situation pushes the residents to use diesel generators that also foster significant air and noise pollution. Fortunately, the region has the full potential of solar and wind power. On-site energy production might be a way of resolving these issues. Moreover, the solution could be a vital transformation into renewable energy sources such as Micro-Hybrid Power Stations. It would not just improve the current situation but also open new economic opportunities by transferring new technologies. Achieving that purpose is only requires a will of change and proper planning. Therefore, the study has been divided into two phases. The first phase aims to address the need for this transformation and provide theoretical feasibility data using solar and wind data models. In addition to doing that, further studies, the second phase, are also planned to execute on-site surveys and data collection to assure the feasibility of the first phase of the study.
Recently, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networking) has become a significant element of delivering In... more Recently, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networking) has become a significant element of delivering Internet service to both residential and commercial buildings. Internet fosters low-cost wireless technologies that provide global access anytime (Kwok, Y.; Lau, V. 2007). The free accessibility of Internet leads to the need to address issues of functionality, sustainability and usability in the building environment. Whilst some research has started to focus on surveying the energy efficiency of buildings, little attention has been paid to EMW (Electromagnetic Wave) propagation, its relationship to building design before construction, and in particular measuring EMW propagation issues in design phases (Hens, Hugo S.L.C. 2012). Conventional WLAN allows accessibility according to technical specifications and interface design; however, it remains to be seen how far sustainable (low carbon footprint) building materials are integrated into these standards, and where the conflicts might arises b...
Recently, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networking) has become a significant element of delivering In... more Recently, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networking) has become a significant element of delivering Internet service to both residential and commercial buildings. Internet fosters low-cost wireless technologies that provide global access anytime (Kwok, Y.; Lau, V. 2007). The free accessibility of Internet leads to the need to address issues of functionality, sustainability and usability in the building environment. Whilst some research has started to focus on surveying the energy efficiency of buildings, little attention has been paid to EMW (Electromagnetic Wave) propagation, its relationship to building design before construction, and in particular measuring EMW propagation issues in design phases (Hens, Hugo S.L.C. 2012). Conventional WLAN allows accessibility according to technical specifications and interface design; however, it remains to be seen how far sustainable (low carbon footprint) building materials are integrated into these standards, and where the conflicts might arises b...
ISPEC ULUSLARARASI SOSYAL ve BEŞERİ BİLİMLER KONGRESİ , 2019
In the growing tourism industry worldwide in recent years, production and renting of sailboats ar... more In the growing tourism industry worldwide in recent years, production and renting of sailboats are experiencing their culmination. The global yacht charter market is set to expand with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% throughout the forecast period to reach US$ 15.86 billion by 2026. Thus, there is a justified need for educating interior design students in the field of passenger boats especially yachts. This education applies to the Mediterranean region where there is a tradition of manufacturing sailboats. For instance, Gulet is a traditional boat design of a two-mast or three-mast wooden sailing vessel particularly built in the western coast of Turkey. Bodrum and Marmaris are the main production centres for that boat design. In terms of craftsmanship and sustainability, Gulet is one of the last survived authentic wooden boats in the world. To preserve this tradition, computer-aided design (CAD) and other tools such as computer numerical control (CNC) need to be applied to interior design education. This may also provide leverage to the Turkish yacht industry among the other competitors.
This study deals with the research and analysis of the creation of an elective course called "Leisure Practices and Spaces" IAED 426 that was thought during the spring semester of 2018 at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Moreover, the research addresses the course design process, educational targets, applied methods and examines the achieved results of the students that include the industry collaboration with one of the important yacht manufacturers in the Mugla region.
VI. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE ENTECH '19 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, 2019
Global power demand is rising and it creates challenges for the developing countries to provide t... more Global power demand is rising and it creates challenges for the developing countries to provide the dedicated energy supply. It is assumed that the world total energy consumption will increase by 56% between 2010 and 2040. This will create major issues for the oil and gas energy sector. Thus, the city of Duhok in the northeastern Iraqi region is one of the examples that already face this global hurdle.
The regions limited national electric grid cannot fulfill the power requirement and this situation pushes the residents to use diesel generators that also foster significant air and noise pollution. Fortunately, the region has the full potential of solar and wind power. On-site energy production might be a way of resolving these issues. Moreover, the solution could be a vital transformation into renewable energy sources such as Micro-Hybrid Power Stations. It would not just improve the current situation but also open new economic opportunities by transferring new technologies. Achieving that purpose is only requires a will of change and proper planning. Therefore, the study has been divided into two phases. The first phase aims to address the need for this transformation and provide theoretical feasibility data by using solar and wind data models. In addition to doing that, further studies, the second phase, are also planned to execute on-site surveys and data collection to assure the feasibility of the first phase of the study.
Procedia Engineering, 2015
Our ancestors have been designing and building structures for centuries to protect themselves fro... more Our ancestors have been designing and building structures for centuries to protect themselves from the environment and to
sustain the well-being of their occupants. Achieving a healthy indoor environment has become a challenge among design
professionals, such as architects, engineers and scientists, due to chemical and physical indoor environmental parameters.
Nowadays, we face a new challenge: providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment that
pushes the envelope of building design. Wireless communication systems emit Electromagnetic Waves. These high frequency
waves exist both inside buildings and the free space around us. There are a variety of RF sources and they cover a wide range of
the electromagnetic spectrum, such as cell towers (masts), cordless DECT phones, smart meters, Wi-Fi router/modems, WiMAX
networks, cellular phones (mobiles), video games, digital baby monitors, digital TV, audio/video sender receivers, tetra
emissions, and wireless burglar alarms and so on. The range of radio frequency (RF) spectrum spans 3 kHz to several hundred
GHz. The microwave ranges from 1 GHz to 40 GHz and is used in contemporary point-to-point, wireless, and satellite
communications.
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate current power intensity levels in building environments and develop guidelines for design
professionals by understanding building materials` properties. In building design, there are diverse approaches to provisions of
wireless communication and constant innovation; however, the construction materials and EMW propagation relationship
remains a secondary consideration. Researching EMW propagation issues to develop guidelines for incorporating wireless
communication systems into Architectural Design will promote healthy and effective indoor environments.
ISPEC ULUSLARARASI SOSYAL ve BEŞERİ BİLİMLER KONGRESİ Kongre Tam Metin Kitabı, 2019
In the growing tourism industry worldwide in recent years, production and renting of sailboats ar... more In the growing tourism industry worldwide in recent years, production and renting of sailboats are experiencing their culmination. The global yacht charter market is set to expand with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% throughout the forecast period to reach US$ 15.86 billion by 2026. Thus, there is a justified need for educating interior design students in the field of passenger boats especially yachts. This education applies to the Mediterranean region where there is a tradition of manufacturing sailboats. For instance, Gulet is a traditional boat design of a two-mast or three-mast wooden sailing vessel particularly built in the western coast of Turkey. Bodrum and Marmaris are the main production centers for that boat design. In terms of craftsmanship and sustainability, Gulet is one of the last survived authentic wooden boats in the world. To preserve this tradition, computer-aided design (CAD) and other tools such as computer numerical control (CNC) need to be applied to interior design education. This may also provide leverage to the Turkish yacht industry among the other competitors.
This study deals with the research and analysis of the creation of an elective course called "Leisure Practices and Spaces" IAED 426 that was thought during the spring semester of 2018 at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Moreover, the research addresses the course design process, educational targets, applied methods and examines the achieved results of the students that include the industry collaboration with one of the important yacht manufacturers in the Mugla region.
Thesis Chapters by Dr. Serhan Hakgudener
EMW SHIELDING CONSIDERATIONS IN BUILDING DESIGN, 2018
Providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment is a challenge... more Providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment is a challenge among architects and wireless network designers, due to physical indoor environmental factors. Wireless communication systems emit high-frequency waves both inside buildings and in the free space around us. There are a variety of EMW sources covering a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum, spanning the frequency range from Hz to several hundred GHz. In building design, there are diverse approaches to provisions of wireless communication and constant innovation; however, the construction materials and EMW propagation relationship remain a secondary consideration. This research evaluates current power intensity levels range from 5 Hz to 10 GHz in building environments and develops guidelines for design professionals based upon an understanding of conventional building material properties.
The research site survey that I conducted in the Calgary area, suggested in some cases, power spectral densities in building environments rose to levels that could possibly a problem.
Incorporation of newly developed guidelines and security controls such as shielding, provided in this study, may prevent data confidentiality compromise in transit (e.g. eavesdropping) and prevent data integrity compromise in transit (e.g. hacking) for wireless communication systems in building environments.
In this research, I develop the concept that effective EMW shielding can be achieved using conventional construction materials.
The results of this study have significant implications for architectural design. The design method would reduce high power spectral densities by improving EMW shielding. Ultimately, I would like to see the developed shielding method in building codes and used in building projects all over the world.
Conference Presentations by Dr. Serhan Hakgudener
INTERNATIONAL ANKARA CONFERENCE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Abstract Book, 2019
This research is an attempt to analyze the existing urban form of outdoor public space of Duhok c... more This research is an attempt to analyze the existing urban form of outdoor public space of Duhok city and to give proposals for their improvements in terms of urban seating. The aim of this research is to identify the main urban furniture elements and behavior of users of three central parks of Duhok city, recognizing their functionality and the most common errors.
Citizen’s needs, directly related to the physical characteristics of the environment, are categorized in terms of contact with nature. Parks as significant urban environments express their aesthetic preferences, as well as the need for recreation and play. Citizens around the world desire to contact with nature and places where they can socialize, play and practice different activities, but also participate in building their community and feeling the identity of their cities. The study is also aimed to reintegrate these spaces in the wider urban context of the city of Duhok, to develop new functions by designing new seating patterns, more improved urban furniture, and necessary supporting facilities and equipment.
Urban furniture is a product that uses an enormous number of people in public space. It has a high level of wear and damage due to intense use, exposure to sunlight and weather conditions. Iraq has a hot and dry climate characterized by long, warm, dry summers and short, cold winters. The climate is determined by the Iraq location at the crossroads of Arab desert areas and the subtropical humid climate of the Persian Gulf. The second part of this analysis will describe the possibilities of traditional and contemporary materials as well as their advantages in urban furniture production, providing users protection from extreme local climate conditions, but also taking into account solidities and unwelcome consequences, such as vandalism. The main line of research was on how to protect materials used for furniture production, retaining their natural appearance, enriching their properties and preserving over time. Experimental tests were held at CTCOR in order to evaluate the safety, durability, structural adequacy, joinery, and understanding the behavior of materials on extreme conditions.
In addition, this research represents a preliminary stage in the development of IND307 furniture design course for needs of the Department of Interior design, at the American University in Duhok. Based on results obtained in this research, the course would present a symbiosis between people and technology, promotion of new street furniture design that perceives pedestrian activities in an urban setting, and practical use of anthropometric measurements as a tool for technical innovations.
SSRN Electronic Journal , 2020
This research is an attempt to analyse the existing urban form of outdoor public space of Duhok c... more This research is an attempt to analyse the existing urban form of outdoor public space of Duhok city and to give proposals for their improvements in terms of urban seating. The aim of this research is to identify the main urban furniture elements and behaviour of users of three central parks of Duhok city, recognising their functionality and the most common errors. Citizens needs, directly related to the physical characteristics of the environment, are categorized in terms of contact with nature. Parks as significant urban environments express their aesthetic preferences, as well as the need for recreation and play. Citizens around the world desire to contact with nature and places where they can socialize, play and practice different activities, but also participate in building their community and feeling the identity of their cities. The aim of this research is also to reintegrate these spaces in the wider urban context of the city of Duhok, to develop new functions by designing a new seating patterns, more improved urban furniture, and necessary supporting facilities and equipment. Urban furniture is a product that uses an enormous number of people in public space. It has a high level of wear and damage due to intense use, exposure to sunlight and weather conditions. Iraq has a hot and dry climate characterized by long, warm, dry summers and short, cold winters. The climate is determined by the Iraq location at the crossroads of Arab desert areas and the subtropical humid climate of the Persian Gulf. The second part of this analysis will describe the possibilities of traditional and contemporary materials as well as their advantages in urban furniture production, providing users protection from extreme local climate conditions, but also taking into account solidities and unwelcome consequences, such as vandalism. The main line of research was on how to protect materials used for furniture production, retaining their natural appearance, enriching their properties and preserving over time. Experimental tests were held at CTCOR in order to evaluate the safety, durability, structural adequacy, joinery, and understanding the behaviour of materials on extreme conditions. In addition, this research represents a preliminary stage in the development of IND307 furniture design course for needs of the Department of Interior design, at the American University in Duhok. Based on results obtained in this research, the course would present a symbiosis between people and technology, promotion of new street furniture design that perceives pedestrian activities in an urban setting, and practical use of anthropometric measurements as a tool for technical innovations.
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Papers by Dr. Serhan Hakgudener
This study deals with the research and analysis of the creation of an elective course called "Leisure Practices and Spaces" IAED 426 that was thought during the spring semester of 2018 at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Moreover, the research addresses the course design process, educational targets, applied methods and examines the achieved results of the students that include the industry collaboration with one of the important yacht manufacturers in the Mugla region.
The regions limited national electric grid cannot fulfill the power requirement and this situation pushes the residents to use diesel generators that also foster significant air and noise pollution. Fortunately, the region has the full potential of solar and wind power. On-site energy production might be a way of resolving these issues. Moreover, the solution could be a vital transformation into renewable energy sources such as Micro-Hybrid Power Stations. It would not just improve the current situation but also open new economic opportunities by transferring new technologies. Achieving that purpose is only requires a will of change and proper planning. Therefore, the study has been divided into two phases. The first phase aims to address the need for this transformation and provide theoretical feasibility data by using solar and wind data models. In addition to doing that, further studies, the second phase, are also planned to execute on-site surveys and data collection to assure the feasibility of the first phase of the study.
sustain the well-being of their occupants. Achieving a healthy indoor environment has become a challenge among design
professionals, such as architects, engineers and scientists, due to chemical and physical indoor environmental parameters.
Nowadays, we face a new challenge: providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment that
pushes the envelope of building design. Wireless communication systems emit Electromagnetic Waves. These high frequency
waves exist both inside buildings and the free space around us. There are a variety of RF sources and they cover a wide range of
the electromagnetic spectrum, such as cell towers (masts), cordless DECT phones, smart meters, Wi-Fi router/modems, WiMAX
networks, cellular phones (mobiles), video games, digital baby monitors, digital TV, audio/video sender receivers, tetra
emissions, and wireless burglar alarms and so on. The range of radio frequency (RF) spectrum spans 3 kHz to several hundred
GHz. The microwave ranges from 1 GHz to 40 GHz and is used in contemporary point-to-point, wireless, and satellite
communications.
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate current power intensity levels in building environments and develop guidelines for design
professionals by understanding building materials` properties. In building design, there are diverse approaches to provisions of
wireless communication and constant innovation; however, the construction materials and EMW propagation relationship
remains a secondary consideration. Researching EMW propagation issues to develop guidelines for incorporating wireless
communication systems into Architectural Design will promote healthy and effective indoor environments.
This study deals with the research and analysis of the creation of an elective course called "Leisure Practices and Spaces" IAED 426 that was thought during the spring semester of 2018 at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Moreover, the research addresses the course design process, educational targets, applied methods and examines the achieved results of the students that include the industry collaboration with one of the important yacht manufacturers in the Mugla region.
Thesis Chapters by Dr. Serhan Hakgudener
The research site survey that I conducted in the Calgary area, suggested in some cases, power spectral densities in building environments rose to levels that could possibly a problem.
Incorporation of newly developed guidelines and security controls such as shielding, provided in this study, may prevent data confidentiality compromise in transit (e.g. eavesdropping) and prevent data integrity compromise in transit (e.g. hacking) for wireless communication systems in building environments.
In this research, I develop the concept that effective EMW shielding can be achieved using conventional construction materials.
The results of this study have significant implications for architectural design. The design method would reduce high power spectral densities by improving EMW shielding. Ultimately, I would like to see the developed shielding method in building codes and used in building projects all over the world.
Conference Presentations by Dr. Serhan Hakgudener
Citizen’s needs, directly related to the physical characteristics of the environment, are categorized in terms of contact with nature. Parks as significant urban environments express their aesthetic preferences, as well as the need for recreation and play. Citizens around the world desire to contact with nature and places where they can socialize, play and practice different activities, but also participate in building their community and feeling the identity of their cities. The study is also aimed to reintegrate these spaces in the wider urban context of the city of Duhok, to develop new functions by designing new seating patterns, more improved urban furniture, and necessary supporting facilities and equipment.
Urban furniture is a product that uses an enormous number of people in public space. It has a high level of wear and damage due to intense use, exposure to sunlight and weather conditions. Iraq has a hot and dry climate characterized by long, warm, dry summers and short, cold winters. The climate is determined by the Iraq location at the crossroads of Arab desert areas and the subtropical humid climate of the Persian Gulf. The second part of this analysis will describe the possibilities of traditional and contemporary materials as well as their advantages in urban furniture production, providing users protection from extreme local climate conditions, but also taking into account solidities and unwelcome consequences, such as vandalism. The main line of research was on how to protect materials used for furniture production, retaining their natural appearance, enriching their properties and preserving over time. Experimental tests were held at CTCOR in order to evaluate the safety, durability, structural adequacy, joinery, and understanding the behavior of materials on extreme conditions.
In addition, this research represents a preliminary stage in the development of IND307 furniture design course for needs of the Department of Interior design, at the American University in Duhok. Based on results obtained in this research, the course would present a symbiosis between people and technology, promotion of new street furniture design that perceives pedestrian activities in an urban setting, and practical use of anthropometric measurements as a tool for technical innovations.
This study deals with the research and analysis of the creation of an elective course called "Leisure Practices and Spaces" IAED 426 that was thought during the spring semester of 2018 at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Moreover, the research addresses the course design process, educational targets, applied methods and examines the achieved results of the students that include the industry collaboration with one of the important yacht manufacturers in the Mugla region.
The regions limited national electric grid cannot fulfill the power requirement and this situation pushes the residents to use diesel generators that also foster significant air and noise pollution. Fortunately, the region has the full potential of solar and wind power. On-site energy production might be a way of resolving these issues. Moreover, the solution could be a vital transformation into renewable energy sources such as Micro-Hybrid Power Stations. It would not just improve the current situation but also open new economic opportunities by transferring new technologies. Achieving that purpose is only requires a will of change and proper planning. Therefore, the study has been divided into two phases. The first phase aims to address the need for this transformation and provide theoretical feasibility data by using solar and wind data models. In addition to doing that, further studies, the second phase, are also planned to execute on-site surveys and data collection to assure the feasibility of the first phase of the study.
sustain the well-being of their occupants. Achieving a healthy indoor environment has become a challenge among design
professionals, such as architects, engineers and scientists, due to chemical and physical indoor environmental parameters.
Nowadays, we face a new challenge: providing healthy and effective wireless communication in the building environment that
pushes the envelope of building design. Wireless communication systems emit Electromagnetic Waves. These high frequency
waves exist both inside buildings and the free space around us. There are a variety of RF sources and they cover a wide range of
the electromagnetic spectrum, such as cell towers (masts), cordless DECT phones, smart meters, Wi-Fi router/modems, WiMAX
networks, cellular phones (mobiles), video games, digital baby monitors, digital TV, audio/video sender receivers, tetra
emissions, and wireless burglar alarms and so on. The range of radio frequency (RF) spectrum spans 3 kHz to several hundred
GHz. The microwave ranges from 1 GHz to 40 GHz and is used in contemporary point-to-point, wireless, and satellite
communications.
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate current power intensity levels in building environments and develop guidelines for design
professionals by understanding building materials` properties. In building design, there are diverse approaches to provisions of
wireless communication and constant innovation; however, the construction materials and EMW propagation relationship
remains a secondary consideration. Researching EMW propagation issues to develop guidelines for incorporating wireless
communication systems into Architectural Design will promote healthy and effective indoor environments.
This study deals with the research and analysis of the creation of an elective course called "Leisure Practices and Spaces" IAED 426 that was thought during the spring semester of 2018 at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. Moreover, the research addresses the course design process, educational targets, applied methods and examines the achieved results of the students that include the industry collaboration with one of the important yacht manufacturers in the Mugla region.
The research site survey that I conducted in the Calgary area, suggested in some cases, power spectral densities in building environments rose to levels that could possibly a problem.
Incorporation of newly developed guidelines and security controls such as shielding, provided in this study, may prevent data confidentiality compromise in transit (e.g. eavesdropping) and prevent data integrity compromise in transit (e.g. hacking) for wireless communication systems in building environments.
In this research, I develop the concept that effective EMW shielding can be achieved using conventional construction materials.
The results of this study have significant implications for architectural design. The design method would reduce high power spectral densities by improving EMW shielding. Ultimately, I would like to see the developed shielding method in building codes and used in building projects all over the world.
Citizen’s needs, directly related to the physical characteristics of the environment, are categorized in terms of contact with nature. Parks as significant urban environments express their aesthetic preferences, as well as the need for recreation and play. Citizens around the world desire to contact with nature and places where they can socialize, play and practice different activities, but also participate in building their community and feeling the identity of their cities. The study is also aimed to reintegrate these spaces in the wider urban context of the city of Duhok, to develop new functions by designing new seating patterns, more improved urban furniture, and necessary supporting facilities and equipment.
Urban furniture is a product that uses an enormous number of people in public space. It has a high level of wear and damage due to intense use, exposure to sunlight and weather conditions. Iraq has a hot and dry climate characterized by long, warm, dry summers and short, cold winters. The climate is determined by the Iraq location at the crossroads of Arab desert areas and the subtropical humid climate of the Persian Gulf. The second part of this analysis will describe the possibilities of traditional and contemporary materials as well as their advantages in urban furniture production, providing users protection from extreme local climate conditions, but also taking into account solidities and unwelcome consequences, such as vandalism. The main line of research was on how to protect materials used for furniture production, retaining their natural appearance, enriching their properties and preserving over time. Experimental tests were held at CTCOR in order to evaluate the safety, durability, structural adequacy, joinery, and understanding the behavior of materials on extreme conditions.
In addition, this research represents a preliminary stage in the development of IND307 furniture design course for needs of the Department of Interior design, at the American University in Duhok. Based on results obtained in this research, the course would present a symbiosis between people and technology, promotion of new street furniture design that perceives pedestrian activities in an urban setting, and practical use of anthropometric measurements as a tool for technical innovations.